Gov. Ron DeSantis, in Dekle Beach Saturday morning, stressed the need for housing assistance for the people whose homes washed away after at least 15 feet – perhaps as much as 20 feet – of storm surge washed away homes and more Thursday evening.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Perry to give an update on the state’s response efforts to Hurricane Helene.

Saltwater intrusion from storm surges can cause EV battery fires. As Hurricane Helene intensifies and moves toward Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has warned electric vehicle owners in the state to move their cars to higher ground because of the risk of saltwater intrusion.