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All right, welcome back to the deep dive.

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Looks like we've got a really interesting set of sources

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to unpack today, all about hurricane preparedness,

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but with a specific focus on electric vehicles this time.

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Yeah, it's a hot topic,

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especially with Hurricane Milton swirling around out there.

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Definitely seems like you're ahead of the curve

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thinking about this now.

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So should we just dive right in?

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Let's do it.

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Perfect.

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Well, first up, we've got that news article

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about Hurricane Milton itself, and wow,

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it sounds like things could get pretty intense out there

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pretty quickly.

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Yeah, this is not your average storm right now.

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Tropical Storm Milton is just kind of doing its thing

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out in the Gulf, but they're saying it's on track

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to become a major category three hurricane.

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By mid-wred actually.

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The week?

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And the projections show it's slamming right into

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the Florida coast, somewhere between Tampa and Naples.

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Between Tampa and Naples, that's a huge chunk of coastline.

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You know, whenever I hear about hurricanes,

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I always think about those evacuation routes

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just being totally jammed, but I never really connected

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the dots to just how many EVs are gonna be

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on the roads now too.

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It's a whole new set of considerations for sure.

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In fact, this article, it actually mentions

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that Florida is getting ready for what could be

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its biggest evacuation since Hurricane Irma.

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Wow.

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Back in 2017, can you imagine the strain

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on charging stations, especially if the power

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starts going out?

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Speaking of charging stations, you've just reminded me

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of something from one of those other sources,

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that guide from Fell Hesch.

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The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, right?

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That's the one.

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They made a really good point about how,

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even if you can charge up for evacuating

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all those charging stations, they could get totally slammed.

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Oh, absolutely.

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Like trying to find a gas station

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when everyone's trying to get out of town.

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Exactly.

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Talk about adding stress to an already stressful situation.

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For sure.

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And you know this article about Milton,

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it also highlights something else

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that's a little unsettling.

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Apparently there's still debris on the ground

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from Hurricane Helene.

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Oh, wow.

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So they're dealing with the aftermath of one storm

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while prepping for another.

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Exactly.

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Can you imagine another hurricane hitting

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before they even have things cleaned up from the last one?

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That's rough.

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Talk about a recipe for disaster.

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Yeah.

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It really highlights how important those prep steps are.

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Having a plan, securing your home.

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Knowing your route.

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It's easy to overlook the basics

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when you're worried about the new stuff.

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Like how to prep your EV.

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Well, speaking of EVs, your source

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has brought up some pretty important points.

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Things I hadn't even considered, really.

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And it all comes down to those lithium ion batteries.

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Which are great for powering our cars.

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In normal circumstances.

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But in a hurricane, especially with potential flooding,

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they become a whole other concern.

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Yeah, that's one of the things they really dove into.

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You know, I've always heard about lithium ion batteries

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being a fire hazard.

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But I never really understood why.

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Like what makes them so dangerous?

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So basically, it's all about water.

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If the battery gets damaged by water, like in a flood,

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it can create a short circuit.

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OK, that makes sense.

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But I'm guessing it's not just a little spark.

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Not quite.

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That short circuit can trigger something called thermal

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runaway?

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Thermal runaway.

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It's basically a chain reaction inside the battery cells.

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It can cause them to ignite.

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So like the whole battery could go up in flames.

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It's a possibility.

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And here's the really scary part.

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This thermal runaway.

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It can happen right away after the water damage.

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Or it can happen days or even weeks later.

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Wait, really?

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Yeah.

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So imagine you think your car is fine after a flood,

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but then all of a sudden.

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I had no idea there was a delayed reaction like that.

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That is terrifying.

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And it makes those post storm precautions even more

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important, right?

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You got it.

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Knowing what to do and what not to do after a hurricane,

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it could literally be a matter of life and death.

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But I'm getting ahead of myself.

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Well, you're right.

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Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

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Let's start at the beginning.

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If you had to evacuate, I'd assume

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you'd want to charge your EV to 100%, right?

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Sounds logical, right?

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Just like filling up your gas tank.

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You'd think so.

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But actually, both of your EV sources,

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they actually advise against waiting

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till the last minute to charge, even if you

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are planning to evacuate.

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Oh, that's interesting.

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I'm curious.

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Why wouldn't you want to full charge if you had to evacuate?

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It all comes down to bottlenecks.

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Think about those gas stations we were just talking about.

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If everyone waits until the last minute.

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Oh, right.

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The lines get insane.

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Exactly.

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And it's the same thing with EV charging stations.

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If every EV owner in an evacuation zone gets the same idea,

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those stations would be completely overwhelmed.

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Plus, there's always a chance those stations could

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lose power themselves.

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Yeah, it's like a self-inflicted traffic jam,

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except instead of cars, it's people desperately

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searching for a charge.

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So if you're planning to head out of Hurricane Milton's path,

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topping off that EV charge well in advance,

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that's got to be priority number one.

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OK, so we've covered the charging situation.

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What else did those sources say about getting your EV ready?

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Well, they both really stressed knowing your EV's range.

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Like really knowing it, because you do not

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want to be stuck halfway to your destination,

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especially if those charging stations are few and far

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between or out of juice themselves.

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Range anxiety takes on a whole new meaning

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when there's a hurricane on your tail.

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So we've talked about if you're hitting the road,

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but what about those who are staying put?

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Those who are going to ride out the storm at home,

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what should they be doing with their EV's?

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OK, so if you're staying put, that's

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where things get really interesting.

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Oh, so.

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Well, this whole 50-foot rule thing comes into play.

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The 50-foot rule?

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I've never heard of that.

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Yeah, both sources were really adamant about this one.

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They said, if you're riding out the storm at home,

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you need to park your EV at least 50 feet away

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from any structures, like your house and other vehicles too.

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50 feet?

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Wow, that's a lot farther than I would have thought.

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Why so far?

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So part of it is about minimizing damage

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from applying debris, which obviously

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is a big concern in a hurricane.

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But the bigger issue, they said, is

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reducing the risk of a potential battery fire.

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If the battery were to ignite, you

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wouldn't want it to be close to anything flammable.

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OK, yeah, that makes a lot of sense.

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Keep it away from your house.

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Keep it away from anything it could catch fire to.

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So 50-foot rule, check.

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What about keeping it plugged in?

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Should people leave their EVs plugged in during the storm?

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That's another one where it's not necessarily intuitive.

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reducing your EV's charge to below 30%

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if you're going to be riding out the storm at home.

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Wait, really?

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You want a low battery during a power outage.

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I would think you'd want it as charged as possible.

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I know.

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It seems counterintuitive, right?

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But they said it all comes back to that thermal runaway risk.

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Apparently, lowering the charge level,

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it minimizes the amount of energy stored in the battery,

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which then reduces the intensity of a potential fire.

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So if something happens and there's damage

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and the battery does ignite, it's less explosive.

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It's kind of like turning off the gas to your stove

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if you're going out of town.

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You're just being extra cautious.

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Better safe than sorry, especially with something

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like this.

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This is such valuable information,

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and honestly, not just for EV owners,

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but for anyone who lives near someone with an EV.

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So we've covered a lot about getting prepped.

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What to do with your EV before the storm hits.

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Let's fast forward a bit.

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The storm's here.

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What about in the moment?

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What are those split second decisions

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EV drivers or really any driver needs

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to be thinking about during the actual hurricane?

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Well, the biggest one, and this goes for everyone,

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not just EV owners, is whatever you do,

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do not drive through floodwaters.

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Yeah, that seems like a recipe for disaster

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no matter what kind of car you're driving.

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But it's easy to say that when you're safe inside looking out,

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I imagine it's a lot harder when you're in the moment

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and facing down a flooded road.

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And it might seem obvious, but you'd

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be amazed how many people take that risk.

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Yeah, it's a good reminder a flooded road

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is a dangerous road, period.

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So what about if you didn't evacuate, you hunkered down,

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and now the storm has passed?

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What should people do once it's safe to go outside again?

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OK, so the aftermath, that's really

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where those lithium ion battery risks can

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become a major concern, even if you did everything

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right beforehand.

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The most important thing to remember

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is if your EV got flooded, do not, under any circumstances,

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attempt to drive it or charge it.

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And that goes even if it looks fine from the outside.

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Especially if it looks fine, because you might not

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be able to see the damage.

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Water could have gotten into the casing,

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causing corrosion or damage that you wouldn't even

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be able to see.

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And remember how we were talking about how that thermal

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runaway can happen later on?

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Right, like a ticking time bomb?

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So the absolute safest thing to do if your EV has been

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in a flood is to call 911.

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You're kidding.

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You call 911 for a fluid car?

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Absolutely.

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Let them know what's going on, and they'll

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have the proper procedures for towing and inspection.

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They'll bring in people who know how

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to deal with the potentially damaged EV.

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So even after the storm has passed,

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EV owners need to be super vigilant.

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It seems like that post storm awareness

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we were talking about.

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100%.

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your sources also mentioned something really important

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about those damaged batteries.

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Make sure you dispose of them properly.

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Wait, so you can't just throw them in the trash?

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Definitely not.

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Lithium ion batteries, they can cause fires even in a landfill.

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Oh, wow.

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I had no idea.

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Yeah, there are specific ways to get rid of them safely.

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So that's something to check with your local authorities

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for waste management folks.

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So it's not just about protecting yourself

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and your own property.

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It's about protecting everyone else too.

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That's a really good point.

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OK, so we've covered a lot of ground on the EV specific stuff.

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But those sources you sent, they also

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had some really great general hurricane prep tips

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that I think everyone should hear.

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Should we jump into those for a bit?

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You know, it's funny, reading through these tips,

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it's like you forget how resourceful people can

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be when it comes to hurricane prep.

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Like who knew your dishwasher could be a lifesaver?

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Right, that was genius.

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Heavy duty trash bags to protect your important documents.

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And we're going to say to put them, the dishwasher?

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Or the dryer.

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It's brilliant.

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They're up off the ground.

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They're pretty watertight.

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Talk about a hurricane hack.

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Who knew appliances had such an exciting secret life?

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Oh.

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But speaking of simple but brilliant, that freezer tip,

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I got to say, that one really caught my eye too.

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The one with the Ziploc bag.

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Yeah, you fill them up with water, freeze them solid.

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It's like making your own ice packs

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to keep your food cold if the power goes out.

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So smart.

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You got to be resourceful.

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And that reminds me of another one from your sources,

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the whole bathtub thing.

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Oh yeah, you line the tub with a plastic sheet, fill it up.

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Instant emergency water reservoir.

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It's genius.

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Because if your water supply goes out,

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which can totally happen in a hurricane,

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at least you've got some backup.

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For flushing and stuff.

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Which, let's be real, that becomes a top priority

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when you're stuck at home without power.

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And of course, no matter what kind of car you drive,

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EV or not, parking in a safe spot, always key.

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Absolutely.

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Away from trees, if you can swing a parking garage, even better.

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It's all about minimizing those risks, right?

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And you know, speaking of minimizing risk,

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I got to say, thinking about all this hurricane prep

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and then throwing in the whole EV aspect, it's a lot.

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It can definitely feel overwhelming.

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It makes you realize how important it is

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to be informed and prepared.

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Paracains are stressful enough

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without having to worry about your car catching fire.

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Exactly.

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So you've got to take those steps to reduce the risks.

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And give yourself a little peace of mind.

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Exactly.

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You know, as we're wrapping up here,

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I'm realizing we've covered a ton of ground today.

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Everything from EV safety to DIY hurricane life hacks, who knew?

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It's amazing what you can learn.

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Right.

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And you know, we've really just scratched

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the surface here, haven't we?

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I mean, we've given a good overview of the basics,

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especially with the EV stuff.

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Which by the way, if you're listening to this

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and you've got an EV, do yourself a favor.

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Yeah.

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Don't just take our word for it.

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Go read your car's manual.

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Check the manufacturer's website.

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Those guys are the real expert.

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Exactly.

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They'll have all the specific details

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for your particular make and model.

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Cause when it comes to something as important as your safety,

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knowledge is power.

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Couldn't set it better myself.

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Well, on that note, we'll let you get to your hurricane prep.

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Stay safe out there, everyone.

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And I will catch you on the next deep dive.