I need to find out any information on the area just off west Hillsborough ave in what ( I think it's town and country) Neighborhood! Any info is much appreciated. I have family that lives there and haven't talked to them yet
@@sheilad83 A lot of rain, so some flooding happened, but nothing that is like "flattened" or "submerged to rooftops" like what could have happened with Milton.
conspiracy theories were covered by mainstream but debunked. presenting conspiracy theories as news is not journalism its propaganda. its scientifically impossible to create or manipulate hurricanes as they claim, that should be debunked, science over bullshit. trying to give people bad information is just wrong especially knowing better. scientists said decades ago climate change will cause hurricanes to get stronger, its happening. misinformation kills people. trying to rationalize misinformation to appear to give unbiased information is not giving people accurate information its just confusing people. its like trying to say the left is saying 2+2=4 but were going to show you news claiming 2+2=5
@JonathanPetramala there is a construction company out of North Carolina that claims to be able to build homes that are virtually "hurricane proof." I believe they are called Deltec or Deltec Homes. I am very interested in seeing what happened to any of their construction that was in the path of either of these two hurricanes. It might be something that you could do a video about.
I went thru a big major complicated loss and upheaval in 2019, followed by that year of essentially involuntary self-confinement via COVID in 2020. There are still days when I’m not quite sure who I am after all of that. And that still doesn’t even come close to going thru a hurricane, much less two of them back-to-back.
Seeing all this makes me really want to do van life - build it out & travel - this breaks my heart seeing all these people who worked so hard to build a home, life, community - I've been through flooding of my places but nothing to this extent. Sending prayers that they will all find the strength to carry on & enjoy their lives - I am so sorry this happened to you all!
@@skyhawk4946 I have been focusing on weather since 2018 and hurricanes, but bringing my work to youtube in this current form since 2023...glad you found it!
I like your videos because you show more of what actually happened with normal people. You're right that the news focused more on the roof of the baseball stadium, a crane falling over downtown. The news also rarely shows areas outside of the bigger cities. Smaller towns and communities are rarely ever shown on the news. The news does do a good job at providing weather information etc but they don't do much for coverage on areas away from the city and away from the water.
Yes! I loved this video! The news tried to make it a spectacle as if it is smth huge to celebrate... At least some news station's coverage felt like that. While I liked seeing news about it, as nobody was outside beside them and a few storm chasers, now it gets ridiculous... Now that you can actually go most places and talk to people, they don't... They still only show streets underwater, some trees being thrown over, the stadium and even say it wasn't that bad... I sometimes want them to loose their houses and whole neighbourhood, lifetime of memories and all and see if they still call it not bad...
@@shirohanakurohana The spectacle is easy and cheap. Telling real stories and showing real impact is hard and requires effort, that's why I do it. It's how to really understand what has happened. Thank you
Two hurricanes in two weeks is absurd. Feels like a movie/zombie apocalypse type scene with the streets littered of everything you'd find in homes. Even houses pushed off their foundations. Loved the one man's Jimmy Buffet shirt! I don't watch mainstream news at all and solely rely on people like you on TH-cam to provide this detailed, raw coverage of nationwide disasters. Thank you and keep going with your journalism! Good luck to everyone in Florida who has to pursue a future in this catastrophe 🙏
That sounds surreal and devastating at the same time. Two hurricanes back-to-back is definitely like something out of a movie. Seeing entire streets and homes turned upside down like that must feel so eerie. ❤❤❤
No hurricane storm surge in 25 years. Now 2 in 2 weeks. I'm north of the bay and tons of old mammoth trees came down. Withlacoochee river "might rise for the next 4 weeks" Since when?
You do a great job of bringing the storms/hurricanes to those that aren't there. You make it read for the rest of us. It helps us understand. Thank you.
I lived in NY my whole life. Last year I moved to FL due to personal circumstances. I've come to the conclusion that this is not a place to live, it's a place to vist or vacation. The nice weather, tempatures, and views really aren't worth the trouble of the possibility of losing everything you own and worked for. The day I can go back to NY or anywhere around there will be a happy day for me.
We are northerners who came down and bought a beautiful home on the water in SW florida. We are not wiped out from any storm, but I suspect we will be virtually wiped out from very high insurance costs and the bottom falling out from the real estate market. Can’t afford the insurance and can’t afford to move.
@@blaster-zy7xx Even if the insurance doesn't get you, the next storm may if you are waterfront. That's the sad reality with Florida. It's only a mater of time.
I lived there too and I loved it! I hadn't expected that at all. I moved there from Amsterdam. My baseline of happiness was so much higher there. The people were generally very friendly and easygoing and I was much fitter there too. I loved the smells in the air in fall. It's a good thing we all have our preferences otherwise... (I can picture cartoons now with extremely high skyscrapers or people stacked)😊
Thank you. I visited your beautiful country this past summer/your winter. I loved it and the people. I live in Indiana but my brother lives in N. Fort Myers. Ian a few years ago was terrible. I haven't heard from him about the home, but I know he's ok, I insisted he went to the VA Hospital where he works so I didn't have to worry. LOL. Many blessings to you too!
First Glad to see ok. Hope you and your family escaped harm and damage of your home. 2nd I really feel for all these people that have been hit by both Helene and Milton. We have been praying for all those affected by Helene and the all the workers restoring power and all the infrastructure. Stay safe my friend!
How exactly can God help you if Earth's rotation causes the rising air to spin, creating a rotating wind pattern around the low-pressure center, and that rotation is influenced by the Coriolis effect and uses the stored thermal energy that was delivered by radiative energy from our star?
Or maybe quit putting all your decisions on God's shoulders. Every parcel you just saw is capable of having a hurricane proof home put on it for barely any more money. I should know as I live there and did not evacuate. No damage other than water in my garage. You just love the story I guess.
I have only come across your videos and I appreciate your coverage not just coz of its simplicity, but also because you tell story of the people and not some sensationalism narrated by media, which dumbs down and makes audience numb to the suffering of individuals by depleting their dopamine. I wish you success with your channel.
I really appreciate how your reporting focuses on the people. Anyone can fly a drone over devastated neighbourhoods. My parents lost their home during hurricane Fiona. Pictures of their wrecked home were shared widely but no one did what you have done here and share their story. Thank you.
Jonathan, The guy who was sleeping on the boat was the ultimate, thank you for sharing that and you became a part of the news there. God Bless you Brother, Love you.
Tampa was spared? Tampa sat in the northern eye wall for at least five hours, getting pounded by hurricane force winds and a foot of rain. 71% of Hillsborough county is out of power, there is flooding all over the city, trees are down in every neighborhood, many buildings have wind damage. Two weeks ago, Tampa experienced its highest storm surge since 1921. Tampa wasn’t spared at all.
Yes, but if Milton panned out the way that it was looking (it took a last minute jog eastward to hit Sarasota, just beneath Tampa bay), it would've hit just above Tampa, bringing storm surge of 10+ feet due to it being large, decently powerful, and funneling it into a bay that could amplify storm surge effects. Despite having bad wind damage, Milton overall spared Tampa of extreme surge.
@ No it didn’t. The storm surge damage would have been limited to the coast. The south side of the storm was pretty dry, that’s why you didn’t see a whole lot of news coverage south of Sarasota. Tampa/St. Pete/Bradenton got the brunt of this storm (at least Bradenton got a bit of the eye). I’ve never seen so much damage in Tampa in my life. Trees on homes everywhere, entire neighborhoods by USF under a foot of water. Pine trees were stripped of their branches. It was crazy.
If you ever come to Northern California to cover any wildfires and need someone local to help you get around let me know. Again, thank you for your compassion and empathy in your videos, and I'm sorry you are going through this again.
Thank you for the ride along Live stream last night! It was amazing! Great video too I love how you always have a lot of the stories and human side of it. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a marathon, and I am glad I found these stories, I think it truly shows the biggest impacts of these storms which is the loss of community
Just found your channel last week and been looking forward to this video since Milton hit. Thank you for your continuous work and excellent coverage! All the best to the people affected by this - hopefully you‘ll all get the help you need right now! Greetings from Germany.
I don’t understand why people build houses at ground level knowing that storm surges are always a risk with these storms- so damn sad. Building codes need to reflect the reality of living in an area like this.
100% agree. Within the first few minutes when he is talking about a neighbours trailer and we are looking out to sea. My thoughts were ‘who builds something so fragile on a virtually flat piece of land right on the sea in a hurricane zone and NOT expect one day for it to be hit big time.
These areas should only have solid apartment buildings for people with the lower part adampted for flooding, trailer parcs like that get destroyed and flooded every year, no use to rebuild all the time
Crikey! I expect many of us in the UK have been viewing the devastation caused by hurricane Milton. Watching this video really brings it home how much all the residents have lost. I wish everyone all the love and courage I can muster and hope you'll be able to rebuild your lives - thinking of you all ❤
I appreciate you watching and it’s why I share stories from people rather than just show the damage, because I think it helps connect others to the reality of the loss
We went through Andrew in 92. We were just like these people. Shell shocked. Not sure where to start. Things start to mold. We had to demolish and raise the foundation of the new house. Took 3 years. We finally sold the completed house and moved back to TX. I know exactly how these people feel. It’s so sad. 🙏🏻
You report with love and empathy. Just so heartbreaking. God give them the grace to move on. Send Divine helpers to accelerate the rebuilding and healing process.
❤️ Thank you for covering Lt. Dan 😊, I have worried about him and prayed for him so much during this storm -- well that is some good news during the tragedies of Helene and Milton, love and continued prayers for everyone suffering loss and heartache 🙏❤️✝️🥲
No one is building wooden houses in Mediterranean and we have severe winds and storms at least 30 days per year. You should either have wooden "sunny days shelters" or proper homes build from bricks and concretes.
guy you do not have a clue. there's nothing that can be done when waves crash onto a singles story building and there are 10-15 feet of storm surge. 3-5 meters. your brick house would be underwater. what you're looking at here are trailers, aka modular homes build elsewhere and dropped on the site with a truck, sometimes even a barge in a community like this one. these are working class people. this is an area that the news crews can actually get to. the worst areas will not be accessible via roadways for weeks until the bridges are repaired. you'll have to travel by boat. milton was the biggest storm the world will see this year. it came about a week after helene. comparing your geography and your climate to this place is totally laughable. a florida hurricane would put the fear of god into your soul. the only thing you can do is run. if you're dumb enough to think you are safe in a brick building in 5 meters of water, be my guest and stay. write your name on your arm legibly in permanent marker so we can identify your body. ignorance is astounding.
@@Peter-zg3em Lets agree that storm safe buildings are expensive and they are not made with big glass walls. I am speaking as geophysicist who worked at several storm surge research projects.
I live in Tampa and after this storm I'm so thankful that we (and even more so, my family) got exceptionally lucky. Tampa always gets out of it, but this time it was too close for comfort, and even then most of us lost power or have significant damage. Scariest night of our lives by far
Plus there are houses built before they stiffened the construction regulations after that hurricane (that I can never remember the name of) that hit in the 1990s. So there’s still older houses that don’t meet those standards. You could really see the difference in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
@@Plutogalaxy Even regular houses in the US are made of wood, when I hear Americans talk about punching holes through walls, that really confused me, until I learned how their houses are made.
big reason imo is that FEMA code concrete houses take months to build vs wooden houses that take only a few weeks. Also a lot of the houses in the video precede resilience building codes
Thank you. From the national coverage I thought Milton was nothing like Helene. For these people it was much worse. It should give pause to people thinking of moving to Florida to retire. They might find themselves working harder than ever, which is something I know about from living through a wildfire. Ten years later, still replanting trees.
I genuinely feel terrible for anyone who loses their home to a disaster. However, these people certainly knew and understood the risk that comes with living on the water in Florida!
Thanks for watching! I absolutely understand what has happened to these folks and it’s overwhelming. I hope that these stories help more people understand that loss in a more empathetic way
I think some mean it wasn’t as bad as what could have happened. If the storm hits further north for instance and doesn’t weaken as much. That sort of thing.
I had 4 feet of water in my home from Helene. I am blessed that Milton didn't do much more damage--and the company hired to remove the debris from our neighborhood did a fantastic job in removing all the storm debris before Milton hit. Our neighbors that were not affected, drove up and down the streets bringing meals almost daily. At the next door neighborhood civic building--people brought in trucks of ice, and set up SBA and FEMA stations. The Walmart parking lot had Hope set up giving out gatorade bottles, water, and necessary hygiene toiletries. I live in the best community area you could hope for in Hudson, FL.
The poor man @4:26 rly explained it all. Nobody even knows how to start to get back on their feet. They’re exhausted, overwhelmed and it’s almost the worst 2 disaster’s I remember seeing. Pll are trying to keep their spirits up, but the economy isn’t helping. PTSD is one factor but suicide rates cld significantly increase. 😢
To hear this man said that trailer been in the family for 50 years. Omg!! This is really heartbreaking. I am glad you guys follwed the evacuation rule, and you're okay. However, I am very sorry that you have lost your homes. God bless you all.😞❤️❤️
Your coverage is so informative and the visuals from youtubers lije yourself let's the rest of the world see what's really happening because if not for youtube we would be less informed and literally in the dark....I was wondering about the guy in the boat...happy he's okay. Great coverage everytime. Blessings
I appreciate that and it’s why I take what I do so seriously. I want to show people the reality because so often it isn’t being shown and then people can’t make informed decisions
You're very welcome, I really want to be an alternative to the junk food they serve you in the mainstream media. I think being able to show the reality and tell real people stories is invaluable and healthy to help the rebuilding process
As sad as this is, it's not getting better. It will only continue to get worse. This is why insurance in Florida is at best expensive and at worst non-existent.
Yes, this is so sad, and I feel bad for these people. 😢 I’ve lived in west central FL for 44 years near U.S 19, and personally, I would never choose to live west of 19.
I feel so bad for everyone affected by Helene and Milton. Florida is such a lovely place and they just can’t seem to catch a break recently. If possible, could you please show us what Anna Maria Island looks like now? That’s our favorite vacation spot and I really hope that the small community wasn’t decimated. The people are so nice and welcoming that the thought of them losing everything breaks my heart. ❤️
Unfortunately with the gas situation it is difficult to make it to more places, I am working on doing more but I have to keep it close to home for a few more days at least
So sad sing this my anxiety goes way up I live up north now I lived through Hurricane Katrina and many other hurricanes before that Katrina was the worst lost my home my livelihood my job move back home to New York in the past 16 years have not been easy having to stop from the beginning again I was 47 years old when I lost everything I'm 60 now and just rebuilding it's sad if you have no money in the bank you're in trouble and to think that FEMA is going to help you that much help me very little I had no flood insurance during Katrina I pray for all these people that they can you know Florida people are tough they'll be okay somehow I hope the government helps them like they should😢
I'm so sorry to hear about the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, especially for those communities that were already struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Helene. It’s heartbreaking to think about the lasting impact the flooding and storm surge will have on so many people's lives. My thoughts are with everyone affected, and I hope recovery efforts can bring some relief and support to these hard-hit areas. ❤❤❤
It a repeat of storms I couldn’t do that I love the ocean but to only visit and then leave. I love where I live and everyone has their choice. It’s lovely in Florida now so much damage it must be devastating to some that have to rebuild. Sorry for the loss of life my condolences to the families and loss of pets. I just couldn’t leave a pet never. I prayed for all and never thought it would be so bad. Wishing you all strength and healing from Colorado❤
I love saint pete I go every year and is just sad this people are going through this they are so welcoming and good people I will try to help with everything I can and Jonathan petramala thanks for keeping us updated about what happens down there you are a hero most blessed to you and god bless everyone downthere
Your coverage is so professional and yet so down to earth and insightful. Thank you for sharing what is going on in these areas. I am praying for all these people. It must be so overwhelming.
If these people decide to stay they need to rebuild their houses on stilts, how the council allowed that land to be zoned for any other structure is just criminal.
@MegilUrgand find the NOAA planes traveling through it. Do 70 years of homework and don't be lazy. The world is in trouble because of lazy sheep. THINK.
AS MILTON FORMED IN THE GULF OF MEXICO, I CRIED OUT TO GOD REBUKING THE STORM IN THE NAME OF JESUS AS I AM SURE OTHERS DID TOO. I ALSO COMMANDED THE WINDS TO WITHER & DIE IN THE NAME OF JESUS ASKING GOD TO HAVE MERCY & SPARE LIVES IN FLORIDA!! SO I SEE GOD ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS & LOWERED THE WINDS, THANK YOU JESUS !! MUCH LOVE TO ALL FLORIDIANS FROM NC.
Amos 5:18 New King James Version Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! For what good is the day of the LORD to you? It will be darkness, and not light.
Now just imagine what American bombs, weapons and money sent to the colonial occupiers are doing to innocent kid's, women children and elderly in Palestine every day and what they have to deal with every day 😢
We send billions of dollars yearly to Israel and Egypt and over 200 billion dollars to Ukraine, but when the American people need help, we don't have it'
in germany we don`t have it either. we had some high water a few years ago and last year. from government no help but fancy photos in the end the neighbours and citizen stuck together. in this video people with houses at the beach in florida are rich and i think there will be a fast rebuild.
I have been through hurricane renovation, only two of five rooms. This devastation makes my loss look like a loose door hinge. Praying for these people. I will help my sister as much as I can
Do these people not know where they live? Not a single parcel could not have a home on it that is hurricane proof. How can I support a group of people that build a trailer park in tornado alley? I can't be bothered by this.
You are the only channel telling the story of the aftermath not the same pictures over n over again you are helping this community by letting them talk because it helps with there emotional well being thank you for your compassion
Thank you, we prioritize moving and showing more of the picture and also focus on the people because their stories are how we all can understand and relate with empathy and compassion
Thanks for the follow up on Lt. Dan. I don't understand why he didn't sail/motor his home to a city far enough away from the hurricane. I have an aunt in Sarasota and another aunt and uncle in the Ft. Lauderdale area so I'm subscribing in this time of climate change.
I feel terrible for everyone involved but take this as a lesson to not live in a state that is doomed by hurricanes. It’s not like this came out of nowhere. This is and will always be what happen to people that decide to live in Florida. At a point, it’s hard to feel bad for them.
I lived in this area for 16 years. I used to bike on Manasota Key every day! My grandparents had a mobile home in Englewood that was put on their land in 1972. It has survived all of these years without even flooding...now?? It's a different story! This is a very extreme change in weather and storms
I am very happy to hear that! I truly think it's a great way to inform yourself and help make critical thinking decisions and not keep yourself in an echo chamber
It's all a lightweight construction. No steel or concrete. Simple fodder for storms. It's amazing that something like this gets approved by your building authorities.
I agree. We live in re-enforced concrete houses and it survived a cat 5 right over top. The next neighborhood over was manufactured housing and they were destroyed.
One more reason not to put money in a REIT. They’ve bought up a lot of trailer parks in Florida and pushed low income people out and jacked up lot rent to insane levels to get a return on their investment. But the joke is on them, these parks are going to be less and less desirable to the snowbirds they are trying to gouge.
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I need to find out any information on the area just off west Hillsborough ave in what
( I think it's town and country) Neighborhood! Any info is much appreciated.
I have family that lives there and haven't talked to them yet
@@sheilad83 A lot of rain, so some flooding happened, but nothing that is like "flattened" or "submerged to rooftops" like what could have happened with Milton.
Перевести можете на русский язык, ничего не понимаю .
conspiracy theories were covered by mainstream but debunked. presenting conspiracy theories as news is not journalism its propaganda. its scientifically impossible to create or manipulate hurricanes as they claim, that should be debunked, science over bullshit. trying to give people bad information is just wrong especially knowing better. scientists said decades ago climate change will cause hurricanes to get stronger, its happening. misinformation kills people. trying to rationalize misinformation to appear to give unbiased information is not giving people accurate information its just confusing people. its like trying to say the left is saying 2+2=4 but were going to show you news claiming 2+2=5
@JonathanPetramala there is a construction company out of North Carolina that claims to be able to build homes that are virtually "hurricane proof." I believe they are called Deltec or Deltec Homes. I am very interested in seeing what happened to any of their construction that was in the path of either of these two hurricanes. It might be something that you could do a video about.
It's not just losing a house, it's neighbours, friends, your job and your whole way of life. This video really helps convey that. Well done
You have it exactly. Thank you for watching
I went thru a big major complicated loss and upheaval in 2019, followed by that year of essentially involuntary self-confinement via COVID in 2020. There are still days when I’m not quite sure who I am after all of that. And that still doesn’t even come close to going thru a hurricane, much less two of them back-to-back.
Seeing all this makes me really want to do van life - build it out & travel - this breaks my heart seeing all these people who worked so hard to build a home, life, community - I've been through flooding of my places but nothing to this extent. Sending prayers that they will all find the strength to carry on & enjoy their lives - I am so sorry this happened to you all!
This doesn't just happen to the poor Palestinians!!!!
Praying for Florida🙏🙏🙏
Jonathan knows how to talk to people about their experiences in an empathetic and engaging manner.
I appreciate that, I really do care about the people I meet in these moments. It affects me.
Жаль людей. Всегда больше всех страдают простые жители. Желаю скорейшего восстановления разрушенных домов.
@@JonathanPetramala I like that you’re not fast talking and seeking sensations. Just calmly letting people tell their stories. ❤️
@@merrymaid2890 No, I will let others do that, I just want the reality so I can help people make clear decisions not fearful ones
@@JonathanPetramala That’s what journalism should be all about. ❤️
Your story telling is very compassionate, not like news channel sensationalism. Great work 👍
I appreciate that! Thank you for your support and watching
Very good coverage. Get ready, you will be doing this every year.
@@skyhawk4946 I have been focusing on weather since 2018 and hurricanes, but bringing my work to youtube in this current form since 2023...glad you found it!
This is when TH-cam is at its best. Thank you, Jonathan for such incredible reporting.
I appreciate your support and watching!
I like your videos because you show more of what actually happened with normal people. You're right that the news focused more on the roof of the baseball stadium, a crane falling over downtown. The news also rarely shows areas outside of the bigger cities. Smaller towns and communities are rarely ever shown on the news. The news does do a good job at providing weather information etc but they don't do much for coverage on areas away from the city and away from the water.
People are all that really matter, not things
@@JonathanPetramala Yea, I've lost everything before and eventually replaced it but it can certainly be rough on people.
Yes! I loved this video! The news tried to make it a spectacle as if it is smth huge to celebrate... At least some news station's coverage felt like that.
While I liked seeing news about it, as nobody was outside beside them and a few storm chasers, now it gets ridiculous... Now that you can actually go most places and talk to people, they don't... They still only show streets underwater, some trees being thrown over, the stadium and even say it wasn't that bad... I sometimes want them to loose their houses and whole neighbourhood, lifetime of memories and all and see if they still call it not bad...
@@JonathanPetramalaI absolutely agree, sir! People are what really matters. Not things.
@@shirohanakurohana The spectacle is easy and cheap. Telling real stories and showing real impact is hard and requires effort, that's why I do it. It's how to really understand what has happened. Thank you
Two hurricanes in two weeks is absurd. Feels like a movie/zombie apocalypse type scene with the streets littered of everything you'd find in homes. Even houses pushed off their foundations. Loved the one man's Jimmy Buffet shirt!
I don't watch mainstream news at all and solely rely on people like you on TH-cam to provide this detailed, raw coverage of nationwide disasters. Thank you and keep going with your journalism!
Good luck to everyone in Florida who has to pursue a future in this catastrophe 🙏
It is creating surreal scenes and not ones you want to see in your hometown and community
It's like a 'double tap' to make sure the job is done.
That sounds surreal and devastating at the same time. Two hurricanes back-to-back is definitely like something out of a movie. Seeing entire streets and homes turned upside down like that must feel so eerie. ❤❤❤
@@zoo_of_joy25 it is very strange and surreal to see the beaches look like such a disaster. It's a place that brings so much joy and now its sorrow
No hurricane storm surge in 25 years. Now 2 in 2 weeks. I'm north of the bay and tons of old mammoth trees came down. Withlacoochee river "might rise for the next 4 weeks" Since when?
You do a great job of bringing the storms/hurricanes to those that aren't there. You make it read for the rest of us. It helps us understand. Thank you.
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
I lived in NY my whole life. Last year I moved to FL due to personal circumstances. I've come to the conclusion that this is not a place to live, it's a place to vist or vacation. The nice weather, tempatures, and views really aren't worth the trouble of the possibility of losing everything you own and worked for.
The day I can go back to NY or anywhere around there will be a happy day for me.
We are northerners who came down and bought a beautiful home on the water in SW florida. We are not wiped out from any storm, but I suspect we will be virtually wiped out from very high insurance costs and the bottom falling out from the real estate market. Can’t afford the insurance and can’t afford to move.
@@blaster-zy7xx Even if the insurance doesn't get you, the next storm may if you are waterfront. That's the sad reality with Florida. It's only a mater of time.
I’m from CT and I’m back in Ct after living in many places, including Florida (which I still have family there). Maybe come to CT?
I lived there too and I loved it! I hadn't expected that at all. I moved there from Amsterdam. My baseline of happiness was so much higher there. The people were generally very friendly and easygoing and I was much fitter there too. I loved the smells in the air in fall.
It's a good thing we all have our preferences otherwise... (I can picture cartoons now with extremely high skyscrapers or people stacked)😊
Everybody should pack up and move further in land far away from this
I grew up in Englewood. My grandparents house barely avoided the flood water. I used to visit manasota key all the time. Very sad to see it destroyed
We in South Africa are praying for all of you who has suffered great loss
Thank you. I visited your beautiful country this past summer/your winter. I loved it and the people. I live in Indiana but my brother lives in N. Fort Myers. Ian a few years ago was terrible. I haven't heard from him about the home, but I know he's ok, I insisted he went to the VA Hospital where he works so I didn't have to worry. LOL. Many blessings to you too!
system HAARP = powerful weather weapon against People
First Glad to see ok. Hope you and your family escaped harm and damage of your home. 2nd I really feel for all these people that have been hit by both Helene and Milton. We have been praying for all those affected by Helene and the all the workers restoring power and all the infrastructure. Stay safe my friend!
Thank you as always! Fortunately just minor issues at the house. Some cleanup. Very lucky
@@JonathanPetramala I am so happy for you and to see the growth of your YT Channel. You deserve it and have worked hard!
@@nashguy207 You are an OG supporter! I am glad more people are being introduced to what you saw years ago. Thank you as always!!!
So heartbreaking. Prayers from New Zealand. I can't even imagine what it would be like coping with all this. You guys are amazing xxx
I have been wanting for real update with quality pictures and videos Thank you sir God bless you.🙏❤
So nice of you, glad you found it
There is thousands of videos with updates thousands.
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This doesn't just happen to the poor Palestinians!!!!
Devastating, my heart breaks for the retirees losing their homes .
Love your channel , great work .
For those affected by the storms and flooding in Florida May God help you.
How exactly can God help you if Earth's rotation causes the rising air to spin, creating a rotating wind pattern around the low-pressure center, and that rotation is influenced by the Coriolis effect and uses the stored thermal energy that was delivered by radiative energy from our star?
Or maybe quit putting all your decisions on God's shoulders. Every parcel you just saw is capable of having a hurricane proof home put on it for barely any more money. I should know as I live there and did not evacuate. No damage other than water in my garage. You just love the story I guess.
system HAARP = powerful weather weapon against People,
😢 oh no..my heart goes out to all the residents affected by that hurricane. Much love from East Africa.
Halleylujah!🎉
I have only come across your videos and I appreciate your coverage not just coz of its simplicity, but also because you tell story of the people and not some sensationalism narrated by media, which dumbs down and makes audience numb to the suffering of individuals by depleting their dopamine. I wish you success with your channel.
Thank you, I am glad you recognize the difference
Спасибо!Вам большое за отличное видио@@JonathanPetramala
I really appreciate how your reporting focuses on the people. Anyone can fly a drone over devastated neighbourhoods. My parents lost their home during hurricane Fiona. Pictures of their wrecked home were shared widely but no one did what you have done here and share their story. Thank you.
Thank God everyone's safe and also Jay and his boat❤ thank you for your kind coverage 🙏 🙌 ❤
Everyone? Seriously?
Not everyone is safe. Many died. Again. Twice in a month.
Thank god?
This doesn't just happen to the poor Palestinians!!!!
Prayers of millions saved Florida
Jonathan, The guy who was sleeping on the boat was the ultimate, thank you for sharing that and you became a part of the news there. God Bless you Brother, Love you.
he is a local legend even before he moved onto the boat he was well known
@@imchris5000Is that the man that is known as Lieutenant Dan?
@@stormchaser419Thats not what he calls himself ppl in comments on TH-cam made that name up
Tampa was spared? Tampa sat in the northern eye wall for at least five hours, getting pounded by hurricane force winds and a foot of rain. 71% of Hillsborough county is out of power, there is flooding all over the city, trees are down in every neighborhood, many buildings have wind damage. Two weeks ago, Tampa experienced its highest storm surge since 1921. Tampa wasn’t spared at all.
Tampa native here. It was brutal.
Yes, but if Milton panned out the way that it was looking (it took a last minute jog eastward to hit Sarasota, just beneath Tampa bay), it would've hit just above Tampa, bringing storm surge of 10+ feet due to it being large, decently powerful, and funneling it into a bay that could amplify storm surge effects. Despite having bad wind damage, Milton overall spared Tampa of extreme surge.
@ No it didn’t. The storm surge damage would have been limited to the coast. The south side of the storm was pretty dry, that’s why you didn’t see a whole lot of news coverage south of Sarasota. Tampa/St. Pete/Bradenton got the brunt of this storm (at least Bradenton got a bit of the eye). I’ve never seen so much damage in Tampa in my life. Trees on homes everywhere, entire neighborhoods by USF under a foot of water. Pine trees were stripped of their branches. It was crazy.
If you ever come to Northern California to cover any wildfires and need someone local to help you get around let me know. Again, thank you for your compassion and empathy in your videos, and I'm sorry you are going through this again.
I appreciate that! We come up to NoCal every winter for snow and sometimes for fire but it’s been a couple of years!
Prayer for all the victims of Helene and Milton. Amen.
THE STADIUM ROOF WAS MADE OF CLOTHES
Thank you for the ride along Live stream last night! It was amazing! Great video too I love how you always have a lot of the stories and human side of it. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a marathon, and I am glad I found these stories, I think it truly shows the biggest impacts of these storms which is the loss of community
Thank you for the amazing work you are doing Jonathan! 🙏
Thank you Mark! Hope your family is ok after Milton!
Just found your channel last week and been looking forward to this video since Milton hit. Thank you for your continuous work and excellent coverage! All the best to the people affected by this - hopefully you‘ll all get the help you need right now!
Greetings from Germany.
I am very appreciative for your support! Thank you
The storm was devastating, thank you for sharing this place with everyone.
I appreciate you watching
I don’t understand why people build houses at ground level knowing that storm surges are always a risk with these storms- so damn sad. Building codes need to reflect the reality of living in an area like this.
100% correct Why ?😢
no foresight, and it's more expensive... @@cherylcaardillo1702
100% agree. Within the first few minutes when he is talking about a neighbours trailer and we are looking out to sea. My thoughts were ‘who builds something so fragile on a virtually flat piece of land right on the sea in a hurricane zone and NOT expect one day for it to be hit big time.
@xr6lad well said "something so fragile."
These areas should only have solid apartment buildings for people with the lower part adampted for flooding, trailer parcs like that get destroyed and flooded every year, no use to rebuild all the time
Crikey!
I expect many of us in the UK have been viewing the devastation caused by hurricane Milton.
Watching this video really brings it home how much all the residents have lost.
I wish everyone all the love and courage I can muster and hope you'll be able to rebuild your lives - thinking of you all ❤
I appreciate you watching and it’s why I share stories from people rather than just show the damage, because I think it helps connect others to the reality of the loss
We went through Andrew in 92. We were just like these people. Shell shocked. Not sure where to start. Things start to mold. We had to demolish and raise the foundation of the new house. Took 3 years. We finally sold the completed house and moved back to TX. I know exactly how these people feel. It’s so sad. 🙏🏻
You report with love and empathy. Just so heartbreaking. God give them the grace to move on. Send Divine helpers to accelerate the rebuilding and healing process.
Thank you and I appreciate your positivity
I don't even know what to say. It's all been said. What a fricken nightmare.
Tough two weeks here and in the Carolina’s, TN, GA and SC
Praying for all of the victims of these terrible storms.
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This is exceptional reporting. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing the devastation caused by Helene and Milton. It's heartbreaking.
Thank you for these videos, they are so much better in content and quality than what I can get anywhere else
❤️ Thank you for covering Lt. Dan 😊, I have worried about him and prayed for him so much during this storm -- well that is some good news during the tragedies of Helene and Milton, love and continued prayers for everyone suffering loss and heartache 🙏❤️✝️🥲
After interviewing him for the video before I knew I needed to go see how he held up
No one is building wooden houses in Mediterranean and we have severe winds and storms at least 30 days per year.
You should either have wooden "sunny days shelters" or proper homes build from bricks and concretes.
Florida is too poor to build with brick and concrete, most are retirees living on a fixed income
guy you do not have a clue. there's nothing that can be done when waves crash onto a singles story building and there are 10-15 feet of storm surge. 3-5 meters. your brick house would be underwater. what you're looking at here are trailers, aka modular homes build elsewhere and dropped on the site with a truck, sometimes even a barge in a community like this one. these are working class people. this is an area that the news crews can actually get to. the worst areas will not be accessible via roadways for weeks until the bridges are repaired. you'll have to travel by boat. milton was the biggest storm the world will see this year. it came about a week after helene. comparing your geography and your climate to this place is totally laughable. a florida hurricane would put the fear of god into your soul. the only thing you can do is run. if you're dumb enough to think you are safe in a brick building in 5 meters of water, be my guest and stay. write your name on your arm legibly in permanent marker so we can identify your body. ignorance is astounding.
@@tommolldevconcrete is cheap
@@Peter-zg3em Lets agree that storm safe buildings are expensive and they are not made with big glass walls. I am speaking as geophysicist who worked at several storm surge research projects.
@@tommolldevFlorida is being bought up and the poor are being pushed out.
I live in Tampa and after this storm I'm so thankful that we (and even more so, my family) got exceptionally lucky. Tampa always gets out of it, but this time it was too close for comfort, and even then most of us lost power or have significant damage. Scariest night of our lives by far
Why does nobody build their homes with concrete instead of wood, specially in a coastal area known for hurricans?
I think cost has a big part of this
Plus there are houses built before they stiffened the construction regulations after that hurricane (that I can never remember the name of) that hit in the 1990s. So there’s still older houses that don’t meet those standards. You could really see the difference in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
@@JonathanPetramala In a lot of poorer countries we use reinforced concrete and bricks/blocks.
@@Plutogalaxy Even regular houses in the US are made of wood, when I hear Americans talk about punching holes through walls, that really confused me, until I learned how their houses are made.
big reason imo is that FEMA code concrete houses take months to build vs wooden houses that take only a few weeks. Also a lot of the houses in the video precede resilience building codes
I love your journalism. it's real. gritty. heartfelt.
I appreciate that. I really love the “gritty” description. I think that fits for sure.
I REALLY REALLY FEEL FOR ALL THESE PEOPLE LOSING EVERYTHING 😭 MAY YOU BE UPLIFTED BETTER THAN BEFORE FROM SOUTH AFRICA!!❤❤
Thank you. From the national coverage I thought Milton was nothing like Helene. For these people it was much worse. It should give pause to people thinking of moving to Florida to retire. They might find themselves working harder than ever, which is something I know about from living through a wildfire. Ten years later, still replanting trees.
I genuinely feel terrible for anyone who loses their home to a disaster. However, these people certainly knew and understood the risk that comes with living on the water in Florida!
It’s like Vegas…the house always wins
Yay Dan! I was so worried about him. So glad he made it through alive. ❤️😊
He’s better than ever
God bless all of the people and families.❤😊
Thanks for doing such a great job covering this also for being so respectful while doing this
Thanks for watching! I absolutely understand what has happened to these folks and it’s overwhelming. I hope that these stories help more people understand that loss in a more empathetic way
I like your deadpan narrative style. Very professional 👍
I keep seeing “Milton wasn’t that bad.” I keep saying yes it was. Your video proves it. So sad.
I think some mean it wasn’t as bad as what could have happened. If the storm hits further north for instance and doesn’t weaken as much. That sort of thing.
Good job JP!
Thank you!
You have been warned
I had 4 feet of water in my home from Helene. I am blessed that Milton didn't do much more damage--and the company hired to remove the debris from our neighborhood did a fantastic job in removing all the storm debris before Milton hit. Our neighbors that were not affected, drove up and down the streets bringing meals almost daily. At the next door neighborhood civic building--people brought in trucks of ice, and set up SBA and FEMA stations. The Walmart parking lot had Hope set up giving out gatorade bottles, water, and necessary hygiene toiletries. I live in the best community area you could hope for in Hudson, FL.
That is a very cool story and experience...I am sorry what you are going with from Helene though!
I was born in Clearwater, FL. My mom and dad was born here too. I've seen it all when it comes to weather here. I'd never thought about leaving.
Born in St Pete and lived in largo/Seminole my whole life and also never thought about leaving. I love the storms
Sending prayers to everyone affected by this devastating event 🙏🙏🙏
system HAARP = powerful weather weapon against People
All the BEST ❤to you all. Hope all people & animals are Save ☺️☺️
An entire way of life loss.....this is heartbreaking and you've helped convey this. Thank you for sharing their story.
Thanks for listening!
The poor man @4:26 rly explained it all. Nobody even knows how to start to get back on their feet. They’re exhausted, overwhelmed and it’s almost the worst 2 disaster’s I remember seeing. Pll are trying to keep their spirits up, but the economy isn’t helping. PTSD is one factor but suicide rates cld significantly increase. 😢
,👍❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 for everyone affected by these storms and all people helping them
Mother Nature ,….is taking back for a reason ❤❤❤
There is NO mother nature ( pagan term). Mother is gentle, nature can be cruel.
Yup. And most aren't getting it!!
I think this was not mother nature.
Then who or what do you think it was????
Weather warfare 😞☁️
You consistently produce some of the best journalistic content on this platform…. Love your work!
Thank you for that, I really appreciate your support
May God Bless you all through this devastating journey.
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To hear this man said that trailer been in the family for 50 years. Omg!! This is really heartbreaking. I am glad you guys follwed the evacuation rule, and you're okay. However, I am very sorry that you have lost your homes. God bless you all.😞❤️❤️
hi from the netherlands . what a terrible chaos of milton
Your coverage is so informative and the visuals from youtubers lije yourself let's the rest of the world see what's really happening because if not for youtube we would be less informed and literally in the dark....I was wondering about the guy in the boat...happy he's okay. Great coverage everytime. Blessings
I appreciate that and it’s why I take what I do so seriously. I want to show people the reality because so often it isn’t being shown and then people can’t make informed decisions
@JonathanPetramala blessings to you and rest of survivors. Keep up the faith and good works...God will make a way
Thank you for your posts. It doesn’t show anything like this on the news. Great Reporting! My heart goes out to all those in this devastation.
You're very welcome, I really want to be an alternative to the junk food they serve you in the mainstream media. I think being able to show the reality and tell real people stories is invaluable and healthy to help the rebuilding process
As sad as this is, it's not getting better. It will only continue to get worse. This is why insurance in Florida is at best expensive and at worst non-existent.
This has been happening to earth for millions of years !
I don’t think you understand what climate change is or what causes it.
Back to the swamp it is.
We are very sorry for the people of Us Florida's state slam ,sorry for loosing loved ones and everything ,our condolences from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪😢😢😢😢
Thank you 🙏
Yes, this is so sad, and I feel bad for these people. 😢 I’ve lived in west central FL for 44 years near U.S 19, and personally, I would never choose to live west of 19.
So sorry for all the people who had to suffer it... hope everyone would be alright and make it through the storm
There was a family that strapped their roof on using yellow straps. Are they ok?
I feel so bad for everyone affected by Helene and Milton. Florida is such a lovely place and they just can’t seem to catch a break recently.
If possible, could you please show us what Anna Maria Island looks like now? That’s our favorite vacation spot and I really hope that the small community wasn’t decimated. The people are so nice and welcoming that the thought of them losing everything breaks my heart. ❤️
Unfortunately with the gas situation it is difficult to make it to more places, I am working on doing more but I have to keep it close to home for a few more days at least
So sad sing this my anxiety goes way up I live up north now I lived through Hurricane Katrina and many other hurricanes before that Katrina was the worst lost my home my livelihood my job move back home to New York in the past 16 years have not been easy having to stop from the beginning again I was 47 years old when I lost everything I'm 60 now and just rebuilding it's sad if you have no money in the bank you're in trouble and to think that FEMA is going to help you that much help me very little I had no flood insurance during Katrina I pray for all these people that they can you know Florida people are tough they'll be okay somehow I hope the government helps them like they should😢
I'm so sorry to hear about the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, especially for those communities that were already struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Helene. It’s heartbreaking to think about the lasting impact the flooding and storm surge will have on so many people's lives. My thoughts are with everyone affected, and I hope recovery efforts can bring some relief and support to these hard-hit areas. ❤❤❤
Very kind of you
I am currently in Australia. The other day, I told my boss that the cranes might cause issues during the storm. Stay strong guys!
They certainly did
It a repeat of storms I couldn’t do that I love the ocean but to only visit and then leave. I love where I live and everyone has their choice. It’s lovely in Florida now so much damage it must be devastating to some that have to rebuild. Sorry for the loss of life my condolences to the families and loss of pets. I just couldn’t leave a pet never. I prayed for all and never thought it would be so bad. Wishing you all strength and healing from Colorado❤
I love saint pete I go every year and is just sad this people are going through this they are so welcoming and good people I will try to help with everything I can and Jonathan petramala thanks for keeping us updated about what happens down there you are a hero most blessed to you and god bless everyone downthere
Thank you very much for your support and St Pete is the best! Love living here!
Your coverage is so professional and yet so down to earth and insightful. Thank you for sharing what is going on in these areas. I am praying for all these people. It must be so overwhelming.
If these people decide to stay they need to rebuild their houses on stilts, how the council allowed that land to be zoned for any other structure is just criminal.
For 100 years, most of these areas didn't need stilts. Weather manipulation patents started in 1947 and escalated this and other hurricanes.
Been there for decades great grandparents owned those fishing towns.
Seems like a land grab to me @@joinjen3854
@@joinjen3854 So was this hurricane caused by weather manipulation? If so, need facts to substantiate.
@MegilUrgand find the NOAA planes traveling through it. Do 70 years of homework and don't be lazy. The world is in trouble because of lazy sheep. THINK.
AS MILTON FORMED IN THE GULF OF MEXICO, I CRIED OUT TO GOD REBUKING THE STORM IN THE NAME OF JESUS AS I AM SURE OTHERS DID TOO. I ALSO COMMANDED THE WINDS TO WITHER & DIE IN THE NAME OF JESUS ASKING GOD TO HAVE MERCY & SPARE LIVES IN FLORIDA!! SO I SEE GOD ANSWERED OUR PRAYERS & LOWERED THE WINDS, THANK YOU JESUS !! MUCH LOVE TO ALL FLORIDIANS FROM NC.
Amos 5:18
New King James Version
Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! For what good is the day of the LORD to you? It will be darkness, and not light.
Now just imagine what American bombs, weapons and money sent to the colonial occupiers are doing to innocent kid's, women children and elderly in Palestine every day and what they have to deal with every day 😢
You do a better job, Jon, than major media. Thank you.
I have Ground News.
I really appreciate that and I am stoked you have Ground News! I just bought a membership for my mom. Very cool site!
We send billions of dollars yearly to Israel and Egypt and over 200 billion dollars to Ukraine, but when the American people need help, we don't have it'
in germany we don`t have it either. we had some high water a few years ago and last year. from government no help but fancy photos in the end the neighbours and citizen stuck together. in this video people with houses at the beach in florida are rich and i think there will be a fast rebuild.
I have been through hurricane renovation, only two of five rooms. This devastation makes my loss look like a loose door hinge. Praying for these people. I will help my sister as much as I can
You definitely understand though
Do these people not know where they live? Not a single parcel could not have a home on it that is hurricane proof. How can I support a group of people that build a trailer park in tornado alley? I can't be bothered by this.
Awesome coverage Mate. These poor people... how do tghey honestly recover from that? so so sad! So glad I've found your channel Jonathan. Cheers!
Mold long term health danger.
A problem all over the place right now too
You are the only channel telling the story of the aftermath not the same pictures over n over again you are helping this community by letting them talk because it helps with there emotional well being thank you for your compassion
Thank you, we prioritize moving and showing more of the picture and also focus on the people because their stories are how we all can understand and relate with empathy and compassion
You can stay in a large RV and drive it away when the hurricane hits.
Many do that in Louisiana
Thanks for the follow up on Lt. Dan. I don't understand why he didn't sail/motor his home to a city far enough away from the hurricane. I have an aunt in Sarasota and another aunt and uncle in the Ft. Lauderdale area so I'm subscribing in this time of climate change.
I feel terrible for everyone involved but take this as a lesson to not live in a state that is doomed by hurricanes. It’s not like this came out of nowhere. This is and will always be what happen to people that decide to live in Florida. At a point, it’s hard to feel bad for them.
I live in englewood, on pine street
I drove by last night. Hope your home is ok
@@JonathanPetramala yeah we’re on Morningside dr. Just mostly branches and small clean up. Thank God🙌🏼
@@EricSolo24 Good! Surge did get bad in spots around you
@@JonathanPetramala yeah in Sarasota mostly, but around south surprisedly not really
I lived in this area for 16 years. I used to bike on Manasota Key every day! My grandparents had a mobile home in Englewood that was put on their land in 1972. It has survived all of these years without even flooding...now?? It's a different story! This is a very extreme change in weather and storms
I heard elsewhere that the guy in the boat made it!!
I heard some folks had gotten him to move to a shelter for the night. I saw that pretty late last night.
@@HomeGypsy I love it, people coming together to save this guy. 🤍🤍🤍
He stayed in his boat and he made it.
Thank you for your excellent reporting. I love Ground News too
I am very happy to hear that! I truly think it's a great way to inform yourself and help make critical thinking decisions and not keep yourself in an echo chamber
It's all a lightweight construction. No steel or concrete. Simple fodder for storms. It's amazing that something like this gets approved by your building authorities.
I agree. We live in re-enforced concrete houses and it survived a cat 5 right over top. The next neighborhood over was manufactured housing and they were destroyed.
One more reason not to put money in a REIT. They’ve bought up a lot of trailer parks in Florida and pushed low income people out and jacked up lot rent to insane levels to get a return on their investment. But the joke is on them, these parks are going to be less and less desirable to the snowbirds they are trying to gouge.
Thx 4 the amazing reporting pls be safe ❤
I appreciate you and for your support
We from Pakistan can just pray for you, may everyone get back to normal life soon.
Everyone always says, “Ive never seen it flood like this”.
Well, welcome to our new normal.
If you watch a previous video of mine, a realtor and friend I talked to said we need to build for the next 100 years not the previous.
So sad! It’s total devastation!
Getting hammered twice & the 2nd was the worst! Prayers & help to all!🙏🏽