Florida Man Was Forced To Strap Down The Entire House, Here’s What Happened

Hurricane Milton keeps moving through Florida, causing damage. A local has taken big steps to guard his house. Officials have reported multiple deaths. Pedro Casares from Orlando chose to reinforce his whole home before the Category 5 hurricane arrived, with winds up to 100 mph.

Sadly, two individuals lost their lives due to the hurricane. A St. Lucie Fire District representative told NBC. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated that 19 tornadoes in the state were caused by the storm.

Amusement parks like SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, and Walt Disney World closed on Wednesday. They are likely to stay shut on Thursday to be safe.

During the turmoil, Pedro made an uncommon move by attaching six big yellow straps from his one-story home’s roof to the ground. A picture of his house spread quickly after Spectrum Bay News 9 posted it on X (previously Twitter).

One viewer called it “the most Florida thing ever.” Another joked, “People are laughing now, but he will become a legend when other houses float away and he sits in his new pool-living room watching TV with a Starlink connection.”

Another individual admired Pedro’s creativity, saying, “He’s thinking differently, we need more people like him.”

At the same time, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor asked people to stay inside as videos of the hurricane’s destruction circulated online. In a press meeting, she highlighted safety: “Please, please remain indoors until our teams can go out to evaluate the damage and ensure it’s safe for you to return to your community or neighborhood.”

She continued, “One good thing for us is that the expected storm surge did not occur, which saved many.”

The US National Hurricane Center also warned about the misleading calm during a hurricane’s eye passing by: “People in the middle of a hurricane often notice how the very strong winds and rain can suddenly cease and the sky clears when the eye moves over them.

Then, quickly, the winds and rain start again, but now coming from the other side.”

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With the storm ongoing, the economic effects are clear. A Forbes article indicates that Disney might lose $150 million to $200 million this financial quarter because Walt Disney World is closed and tourists remain stuck.

The magazine also mentions that Goldman Sachs predicts a 6% decrease in tourism due to the harsh weather.

Even with the serious situation, people like Pedro are developing smart ways to survive while Hurricane Milton continues its fury.

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