As FEMA's National Preparedness Month enters its second week, emergency managers nationwide are urging Americans to stay prepared, especially as the busiest part of the hurricane season approaches. AccuWeather's Leslie Hudson, reporting live from central Florida, highlights some often overlooked disaster preparations that become critical when a storm threatens.

Lithium battery hazards

In 2004, FEMA launched the Ready Campaign during September to encourage families to prepare for disasters. This year, the campaign focuses on returning to basics, prompting Americans to consider ahead of time what they need to do to ready their homes and garages for a natural disaster. One major concern is the widespread ignorance of the potential hazards posed by lithium batteries during flooding.

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