Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
As we head toward Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, we're seeing the start of a really horrific storm season that could set terrifying records. From Hurricanes to tornadoes, floods to wildfires, sometimes the world in which we live can become incredibly hostile to human life.
So today - in the spirit of that airline safety briefing we all sit through - we're reminding you of some of the ways you can keep yourself and your EV safe when a disaster approaches. We'll cover ways to keep your home running with your EV if you're in a shelter-in-place situation - plus ways to be prepared if you need to evacuate with your EV.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - A reminder to help out - if you can
02:57 - We've done this before, but this year is particularly nasty
03:42 - Practice Helps
04:06 - Different Types of Disaster
04:52 - EV Owners with battery backups on wheels
06:44 - Caveats of make-shift inverter setups
09:11 - Things to Remember
09:57 - Keep us Independent!
11:00 - Evacuation Type Diasters
11:47 - EVs can handle evacuation - often better than ICE
13:35 - Know your escape routes - and charging options
16:25 - Know the Plan!
17:32 - Don't drive through water
18:59 - Debris!
19:42 - Evaccuation centres and places to stay
20:28 - Follow official guidance
20:49 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
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Links:
Colombia Earthquake Relief
Direct Relief – Medical response and recovery support
directrelief.org/emergency/colombia-earthquake-2026
GlobalGiving – Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund
globalgiving.org/projects/colombia-earthquake-relief-fund
Americares – Medical aid and supplies
americares.org
Wildfire Relief (US West & Europe)
Team Rubicon – Veteran-led disaster response
teamrubiconusa.org
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As we head toward Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, we're seeing the start of a really horrific storm season that could set terrifying records. From Hurricanes to tornadoes, floods to wildfires, sometimes the world in which we live can become incredibly hostile to human life.
So today - in the spirit of that airline safety briefing we all sit through - we're reminding you of some of the ways you can keep yourself and your EV safe when a disaster approaches. We'll cover ways to keep your home running with your EV if you're in a shelter-in-place situation - plus ways to be prepared if you need to evacuate with your EV.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - A reminder to help out - if you can
02:57 - We've done this before, but this year is particularly nasty
03:42 - Practice Helps
04:06 - Different Types of Disaster
04:52 - EV Owners with battery backups on wheels
06:44 - Caveats of make-shift inverter setups
09:11 - Things to Remember
09:57 - Keep us Independent!
11:00 - Evacuation Type Diasters
11:47 - EVs can handle evacuation - often better than ICE
13:35 - Know your escape routes - and charging options
16:25 - Know the Plan!
17:32 - Don't drive through water
18:59 - Debris!
19:42 - Evaccuation centres and places to stay
20:28 - Follow official guidance
20:49 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
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Links:
Colombia Earthquake Relief
Direct Relief – Medical response and recovery support
directrelief.org/emergency/colombia-earthquake-2026
GlobalGiving – Colombia Earthquake Relief Fund
globalgiving.org/projects/colombia-earthquake-relief-fund
Americares – Medical aid and supplies
americares.org
Wildfire Relief (US West & Europe)
Team Rubicon – Veteran-led disaster response
teamrubiconusa.org
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👥 Today's Sponsors
🌱 Electric Vehicle Association - myeva.org
⚡ EnergySage - kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262
✊ Get Involved 🗳️ indivisible.org/town-hall-resources
❤️ Support the Show
📰 transportevolved.com
🔥 patreon.com/transportevolved
☕ ko-fi.com/transportevolved
📺 youtube.com/transportevolved
👕 redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd
🛍️ amzn.to/40xOyjm
₿ 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH
💬 Join the Conversation
🐘 mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show
💬 discord.gg/9WAjfQn
💬 fluxer.gg/mcj8aehg
🌀 https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.social
🔁 2nd channel: youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2
🎙️ Credits
Host, Script, Editor: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Music: via Artlist.io
