A Delta flight to Fort Lauderdale made an emergency landing in Fort Myers after a personal battery caught fire. Here's what ...

The following items must be put in carry-on luggage and removed from any checked luggage: power banks, cellphone battery charging cases, rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries ...

Lithium-Ion tool batteries should be stored in a cool, dry place. You should keep them out of sunlight to ensure they don't heat up, and this includes when you're charging the batteries as well.

If disposed of improperly, lithium batteries can wreak havoc. The Kent County Department of Public Works says it responds to lithium battery fires in its recycling and waste facilities almost monthly.