A family chooses not to evacuate as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida

Some residents in Florida have stocked up on food, gas and generators instead of evacuating as Hurricane Milton bears down. Venice resident Tommy Hall says he and his family are going to ride out Milton as they have previous hurricanes. (AP video: Joseph B. Frederick) Read more here: apne.ws/cWnMRpk
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[@Agenda2030exposed]

They should do a follow up after the hurricane

[@BriantheMan.-yw2lt]

If they can find them after. But hope it goes ok for them.

[@Leopard589]

😂😂😂😂

[@terrancekayton007]

I’m sure they will.

[@Zero-s7k]

It's a death sentence

[@Wartrace]

Likely the interview will be in a mobile morgue truck and the guy won't be saying as much. I wish he would come to his senses and evacuate. Nobody is going to attempt a rescue when the hurricane hits.

[@bonniebob2802]

Sending prayers to them and all the people in Florida 🙏

[@maiginblank]

My parents are in same predicament as the people in this video. There's no gas left, and with Georgia and Carolina's damage, where do you evacuate to? Do you risk being stuck on the highway during a hurricane? I'm just crossing my fingers and praying they will be ok. They have their emergency radio ready, that's about all they can do.

[@nexpro6985]

prayers achieve nothing.

[@soccerchick1]

People don’t understand how fast the water comes in until it’s too late.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Exactly!!! 🙏🙏🙏....

[@chodkowski01]

He said he’s inland away from the water.

[@elsierodgers4874]

​@@chodkowski01 The hurricane itself is carrying water.

[@elsierodgers4874]

Water is strong and deadly.

[@tinytim4657]

These houses, and all those hurricane window shutters have not been graded for this type of storm in this force of winds people don’t understand that

[@solarwind907]

He does not understand what’s coming. He’s doing the best he can with what he believes to be true. I am really scared for him, scared he’s going to lose everything. Very sad.

[@solarwind907]

@@TUGG75 He’s prepared for the wrong storm.

[@midnight1219]

We are stuck like him my van eats gas like it's candy and with that traffic wasn't going to get far and jobs prob wouldn't let people leave.

[@seriejohnson698]

@@midnight1219Unfortunately, if you die you won’t need a job. Sorry sad stats if affairs.

[@midnight1219]

@@seriejohnson698 yeah but unfortunately people that work for Dollar general Walmart and other stores have to stay behind because people need to get their supplies. Yesterday Dollar general in Walmart and other places are open until 2

[@51colibri]

I been n a category 5 typhoon, with my family n here I’m. One thing I learn is that losing everything doesn’t matter, all material things can be replaced, but not our lives. He is well prepared island style, n an island is no evacuation to another place, you ride it, that’s it. Typhoon, or hurricane how they call it here are very cleansing, physically n spiritually. As long you leave the bathroom window open, n all the inside doors open to, to avoid the home from imploding, he will be ok. Oh, n all animals that can’t or don’t want to take them inside, need to let lose, their chances of survival are much higher.

[@kevinyancey958]

This is a storm that hasn't been seen in over 100 years by Floridians! You just don't understand how bad this one will be, from Ft. Meyers to Tampa. There will be no less than 8ft of storm surge to upwards of 15ft. 15 FEET! To a single story home, that's all the way to the peak of your roof! For a 2 story home, that's to the ceiling on the second floor. A 6ft tall person would have to stand on the rim of a regulation height basketball hoop to keep your head above water. A semi truck would be completely submerged. Most harbors are as deep as the predicted surge, for a cruise ship! There's a reason that evacuations are being ordered days ahead of the storm's landfall. Help will be unavailable during the storm. "You stay, you die" is what your leaders are saying. Last minute running is not wise. Get out now! Anything lost is replaceable, except for lives.

[@drmachinewerke1]

Take the burritos and water with them . I wonder how far inland he is

[@ggzmtyzd5730]

What are you a math teacher?

[@dude8273]

that's what i've been saying. 15 ft surge all in the middle of the night. he's not going to make it.

[@KarkySphere]

@@ggzmtyzd5730 no just someone with a common sense

[@leelewandowski412]

Be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning

[@jaybae5850]

💯

[@TheCosmosagan]

He said portable generator to push from room to room

[@AB-dl1hz]

No he said portable air conditioner​@@TheCosmosagan

[@frankm7707]

I am more concerned about sharks and alligators. It's their open season

[@CB38096]

Their area is supposed to get 15 feet of storm surge… generators will be underwater pretty quickly

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

This man doesn’t know what might be coming next. He’s well prepared but it doesn’t matter if it all gets washed away. I wish he’d reconsider leaving. I’m scared for him and his family.

[@AWBR_777]

We need an update on these people after the storm.

[@theempirestate6982]

Everything is going to be underwater smh

[@wendysandwell9838]

This poor man has no real understanding of what’s coming his way . I pray for you all 🙏🤍🤍

[@socorrozamarripa9567]

For all, this man has Faith lots of it, so we must all unite and pray for him and his family and everyone that is in the way of Hurricane Milton.

[@cassandratq9301]

What about the flooding???

[@kittinanpara2223]

Eh , who said it was gonna flood huh? - house number 541

[@dude8273]

he's not comprehending. he's saying things that he experienced from previous storms and hurricanes. he's not thinking about the flooding at all!!

[@SonyaHudson]

He doesn't want to leave his stuff. It's just STUFF! How much of it can he take to heaven? ZERO. 😥 😔 😟 🙁 😞

[@ChuckysOveralls]

That is not what he said. Don't lie.

[@bandit2048]

All the best friend to you and your family - admire your courage and the level of preparation you've made. Here's hoping it's not as bad as they say.

[@nexpro6985]

Admire the courage of a man who is willing to risk the life of his child?

[@stache1954]

@@nexpro6985 Kid sitting there nodding his head.

[@Oleander_Sky]

That’s all useless when it’s under water.

[@frankm7707]

That Mustang, dirt bikes, water, food, and generators will be floating in the gulf after this is all over.

[@JacobBitner]

I'ma have me some new toys 😅 a little wet but you know it was raining a bit.

[@SAOKAROLINA]

@@JacobBitner🤣🤣

[@SAOKAROLINA]

Salvage title.🤣🤣

[@nchargeny]

I really hope this guy changed his mind and evacuate his family. He doesn’t seem concerned

[@qr330]

They'll be on their rooftop Thursday screaming for a helicopter rescue.

[@CB38096]

If their roof survives 130mph winds

[@peacereigns3311]

+270mph winds, actually.

[@Jackson-r4t]

Why put your family in danger

[@KR-fy3ls]

Generator will be underwater. I don't think he understands the ocean around them is about to get picked up and dropped on his head.

[@fillmyzipo]

I will pray for you 🙏🏼

[@jaybae5850]

That is all anyone can do. When you choose to live in these areas, you better be prepared.

[@Callie-h7z]

I'm happy you are prepared and pray for the safety of everyone.

[@webwhisper2701]

🫣

[@Wartrace]

Venice's highest elevation is only 10' above sea level. They are predicting at least a 15 ft storm surge and this guy is not likely at the highest elevation in the city. I hope he writes his name and next of kin information somewhere on his body so the authorities can notify the next of kin.

[@EarlGray007]

Well let's check back in 48 hrs ?🤔 Hopefully 🤞 they'll be there relatively okay.

[@frankm7707]

@@EarlGray007 You will see "HELP" on the roof

[@dude8273]

15 ft underwater. he better get out

[@vpej8508]

This man is prepared. It can sometimes be safer to stay if the roads are very full of traffic leaving and no hotel rooms avaliable. They did open emergency shelters in the area for people staying if they need to flee. Hope he and his family will be safe! ❤

[@misskaren1679]

Praying for this family

[@Firstpickofthedraft]

No disrespect , but the son or grandson or the man next to him looks like he does not know what’s going on like He’s just going with the flow he needs to get out of there and stop putting his family at risk!!!!

[@Sarge999-eb2id]

Don't expect any help from 911 . This is why people lose their lives .... Sad

[@soccerchick1]

This.

[@SD-ph6cr]

Yup

[@frankm7707]

@@Sarge999-eb2id There won't be cellular service for days

[@james-rowan]

We're ready. Also all our important craps is on the ground floor, but were ready.

[@LCsocal]

exactly

[@CarlosRamirez-wb7zu]

Trying to survive a storm surge in a single story home is like trying to survive COVID without the vaccine.

[@njm361]

@@CarlosRamirez-wb7zuI know heaps of people who survived covid without the vaccine 😂😂 bad comparison

[@mexicanboy92840]

That mustang is going to be floating in the water, along with them generators.

[@aerialzetro7196]

I rather sleep in my car in another state then stay there and risk it

[@rosep.2960]

Prayers for you all that are staying. 🙏💗🙏

[@danielpena-un8vl]

All that stuff they bought is going to help them a lot when the water is up to their necks…. People just refuse to listen to reason.

[@betsyj59]

Not everyone can evacuate. The guy is right - where are you going to go on a packed highway with cars crawling and all hotels booked for many miles?

[@pamelaforrest1622]

or their house is blown apart by a tornado or swept away by a storm surge or the flooding is over the rooftop I don't know why people think they can survive in those conditions I pray they don't have pets

[@danielpena-un8vl]

@@betsyj59 i would much rather sleep on my car for a day than die because I didn’t listen to obvious warnings.

[@tabor503]

@@betsyj59just saw videos of highway looks like less traffic than we get daily here in Oregon.

[@tabor503]

@@pamelaforrest1622he has fish!

[@jensabi]

Dude, he has everything downstairs??? Its all going to be flooded, his car is gonna be gone, his refrigerators are gonna be gone, everything...??!?!!

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Some are not that bright ... as you can see

[@gb3376]

There're public shelters not to far but outside of the zone. It's not too late, evacuate

[@happiness5665]

sending safe thoughts to him and his family. Hope it all works out.

[@XRTSDFA]

Floridians need to build their houses better. In the Caribbean, these houses would have been build on pillars. So, the water can go through. And, materials should be concrete. He’s very positive and naive about this situation.

[@davidmcdaniel5929]

This probably won't turn out well, please leave now

[@Phenomenal8448]

Anyone refuses to evacuate you signed your own funeral papers. Hurricanes Katrina, hurricane Harvey etc

[@catherineottilio3273]

Please leave!!

[@jaybae5850]

Leave and go where? He's prepped and ready. The ones that should leave are the poor and homeless. There are no help for those folks.

[@jeremyjackson7429]

@@jaybae5850 Sleep in your car at a rest area

[@jaybae5850]

​@@jeremyjackson7429Yeah that's solid advice if you're poor. You're on your own. You just want the preppers to leave so looting is allowed for those that survive.

[@tabor503]

@@jaybae5850that sounds like republican propaganda.

[@jaybae5850]

@@tabor503 Seriously dude. Just look at the history of hurricane aftermath, especially Katrina. You really expect the government to protect everyone? Then, you're the problem.

[@stacks1548]

The entire floor will be mud and debri

[@missdebbie6303]

Check on them after please.

[@sarcasticaification]

He’s ready. He’s doing everything right. Doesn’t mean he can’t lose it all in one night, but he did everything he could, except not live in hurricane alley.

[@lauraarcher1730]

He did everything he could except leave!

[@customcalendars4u2]

Old stubborn gentleman... I know, I know it could happen BUT we so far inland I'm just gonna set up a false sense of security all around me and my family & keep hope alive. I'm ready, see everybody how prepared I am? Yep, we all can see and that means literally nothing against storms of nature and "Especially" unnatural weather patterns. I have been waking up out of my sleep for sometime now 2am -4am and just praying for humanity as a whole because for many of us whatever is getting ready to happen outside of this hurricane is heavily on the spirits of Many! I do wish them well especially trusting family members who have more faith in man than how dangerous this storm could actually be.

[@rama.5871]

I am scared for him. It must be his last interview.

[@bipbip6626]

He s not clever, but the Worse is: he s taking his family with him……😢

[@enarush1]

In a couple of days he’s gonna say that Ron DeSantis abandoned him and ignored his calls for help.

[@kennethderrickson8840]

Go to the east side of the state at least.😢😢

[@salyp2404]

Will be praying for you and your family.

[@pamelaforrest1622]

you should have been gone days ago

[@broganaddington1059]

This is an ignorant comment most of us Floridians have work. Places on the west coast didn’t close until yesterday. Yes we choose to live here and we understand what actual risks we have.

[@OHpink]

We came to GA Monday . Left early and roads weren’t so crowded. Some stations were out of gas.

[@MeMe-cz6pk]

Foo! Didnt mention a 10- 15 foot storm surge, rendering all his prep useless.

[@elsierodgers4874]

People seem to think that if they stay with the house, they can save the house. That's not true. Plus, why go through the mental anguish of a hurricane passing through?

[@MsM-y3d]

Sir Praying for your safety..keep in touch 🙏✌️

[@lesleysylvestre6821]

They're bonkers. They'll have no power. Hope they don't expect someone to risk their life to rescue them.

[@d-nice22]

We don’t expect anyone to risk there lives for us I live in Venice Fl whole neighborhood staying zone 3 & 4 we’re completely fine

[@derekspence7241]

I’m terrified

[@SuhCar]

You can go to Shelter in place there. So strange!

[@tcm087]

I hope they survive but if it’s all blown away…I don’t think he knows what to expect with this one. Seems to be a different beast.

[@maryannkom299]

Don’t be this person. Go if they tell you to go, then go!

[@zackery_agent_25]

Tell them not to run the generator continuously. Run it 3 times per day. Set your Fridge and Freezer to "coldest"

[@motivatesuccess228]

You dont need generators to run a fish tank

[@elainecoyle2704]

How they ok if they got 15 ft of water.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

You are 100% correct ...

[@iamcm2746]

After reading these comments, my goodness fear runs rampant. Not everyone can afford to leave people. When the worst of the worst really happens it will not be televised. Keep this man and many others in prayer.

[@kbrown5218]

How far inland do they live? What is his elevation? How many big trees around him?

[@nexpro6985]

Stupidity is boundless.

[@richardnelson26]

That house is so going to get flooded. I hope not tho.

[@rubydawn1]

I am sure there are many homeless people that will be stuck there.

[@LyranSoul]

Hopefully they can go to the shelters.

[@tinytim4657]

They would better sleeping in a car in Alabama moreso than staying in Florida - the wind is going to lift that house off the foundation

[@GodDidforme-or5kq]

Prayers going out to them that shelter in place 🙏

[@terrybane6206]

Scared he will be looted.

[@HeLLLoKitTTyy69]

I’m sure ole boy is packing. Most of Florida is 😉

[@meglyy]

They won’t loot from people who are home. It’s the vacant homes of the evacuees that are the target.

[@frankm7707]

All their food will be looted by alligators and sharks

[@nicolehutchinson5453]

Praying for them and Jesus Name

[@dealwolfstriked272]

Tommy Hall is a true pioneer in hunkering down! How much water do you need and how many batteries.... Tommy:the whole store! Only thing that appears off is the new microwave which does not look like a battery powered microwave.

[@lg1041]

the excuses that he was giving was not enough .... idk no rooms ? sleep in your car just get out of the storm ...

[@robertsims2373]

They gone be on the news SMH...if everyone around you leaving maybe take that as a sign!

[@robertsims2373]

I know exactly what people around him are doing I got family all in Florida everyone is gone!!

[@ayscawbuay5889]

Not all bears are the same size; you have Sun Bears and you have Grizzly Bears, this storm is a GRIZZLY.

[@dub88acc]

1:30 his son wishing they would've evacuated

[@neanam]

Looking hella confused & concerned

[@CB38096]

I hope they can swim 😢

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

Probably grandson.

[@tabor503]

I think they should leave…

[@Madison-sr5nl3ie6y]

Why would you stay that's stupidity 🤔

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Because there is ALWAYS a bunch of IDIOTS that stay behind, it NEVER EVER FAILS

[@burtcale6055]

Be on the roof tomorrow morning begging for rescue. Fools.

[@firefly6646]

He doesn’t understand that his house is gunna be ripped out of the foundation and into the sky

[@sandyware5043]

He swear that he knows everything about a hurricane.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Blessings,keep safe !

[@saudigold50]

Keeping the family close in thought 💛✌🏼

[@BobD-y3s]

Sooooo other people get to risk their Lives to save them if they get in a bind.... Cool cool

[@soccerchick1]

@@BobD-y3s exactly!! Why do first responders have to be responsible for people that can’t even be responsible for themselves??!

[@chancemathews7057]

I wish them the best, but it’s not fair to anyone of his family members to stay who can’t make that choice for themselves

[@Dusk-vi3ze]

Prayers

[@BrentHoyte]

You should never underestimate the strength of a hurricane...period!

[@buttaflyantics8618]

Wow 🥺 can't believe people really stayed. 🙏🏽

[@gracie2298]

Where are the life vests?

[@soccerchick1]

@@gracie2298 EXACTLY MY THOUGHT WHEN I SAW HIS SON!! That little boy will be gone.

[@emd5095]

It's called a shelter . They are free & local. You are in serious danger

[@edw8889]

Go back after. See if they are still there

[@chodkowski01]

He said he’s inland away from the beach. Do you know why they never show any damage inland away from the beach?

[@jakejoyride]

Venice is already flooded

[@kelly4618]

Very scared for these people.

[@JustCrystal210]

That is bravery. Forreal . I pray you and your family stay safe and we see an update from you all after this. It's wednesday afternoon in texas, san antonio. Milton shoud be hitting Florida tonight. Stay safe 🙏 🙏 I Believe this storm hurricane is going to be real bad

[@mattheishman170]

It's not bravery. It's stupidity

[@jaybae5850]

I agree with you. It's bravery. After this hurricane is over, the worse will come out from some folks. It's always in their nature.

[@lauraarcher1730]

@@mattheishman170the exact words I was going to use!

[@SiFiMadness]

His house is goin to be under water

[@frankm7707]

@@SiFiMadness Nope, the nature will claim it back in the Gulf

[@rockyBalboa6699]

At least his fish are going to survive!! 🤣

[@FreshAFUpcycle]

They go buy all this stuff for a freezer they have generators but... But but... Have they seen NC at all. Do they know what could happen they think Katrina was nothing because they were not New Orleans They are New Orleans this time😢😢😢😢😢Direct Hit is not registering at all 😢😢

[@colinmorgan7771]

At least the family is not taking selfies on the waterfront