Some of the most dangerous hurricane hazards occur after a storm has passed.

Standing water, fires and downed power lines are just a few of the perils Tampa Bay residents need to be aware of as they emerge from or return to their homes.

Here are some tips to protect yourself.

Avoiding fires/electrical issues

Water and electricity do not mix, Tampa Electric spokesperson Mary Lou Carn previously told the Tampa Bay Times. Here are a few tips to avoid electrical fires.

Vehicle fires: Over a three-day period as Helene passed Florida in September, at least 93 vehicles caught fire in Pinellas County. In Tampa, a fire broke out at the Tesla dealership on Florida Avenue, according to a Hillsborough County spokesperson. The fire occurred in a battery pack removed from the vehicle, and the vehi

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