Homes lost, residents flee as Fiona smashes Port aux Basques, N.L.

Port aux Basques, N.L., is under an emergency evacuation order as the town is pounded by severe winds, storm surge and flooding due to post-tropical storm Fiona.
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[@Betz711]

We are praying for our friends in Canada. This storm looks devastating. My heart goes out to all the emergency workers right now. Please stay safe. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🙏💕

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

Sending our love to our wonderful Canadian friends-from your southern neighbors in New England, US

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[@kayreeve.author]

My heart goes out to everyone affected by the storm. I hope everyone was somewhere safe.

[@rob6365]

Lol that was good

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[@JamieHumeCreative]

I've never heard of homes being swept into the sea on the east coast like this before. This is new. These days, no one should every build near the water. Any kind of water. Nothing is likely to be so secure as to invest your life and heart into such a thing.

[@judyphilibert6921]

I was thinking the same thing, although the storm surge has pushed up the shoreline by quite a bit. The residences in peril, the ones we're seeing on the news, were likely not that close to the original shoreline. But still, you're right...residences, world-over, should not be built close to any shorelines. With climate change, these storms will become, and in some places already are, a regular occurrence, particularly along the Atlantic shores 😐

[@doughillyard2651]

Small tight nitted towns of island people that fished. The twine loft or fishing stage walking distance from your home no highways or road system so why not put your home close to your place of income and survival who would think that 150 feet from the shore wouldn't be safe never has this happened before here. So unfortunately it did like a lot of people in New Orleans or others that super storms hit its unfortunate and devastating the big thing is support and aid for the family's affected they need it it's our duty as newfies

[@IndustrialStrength81]

I immediately thought the same. Why are people even allowed to build that close to the water? We can’t beat Mother Nature.

[@carolinejohnson985]

[@garelaxa1079]

[@cheryltorres1991]

yes she does have been attending her toturial.

[@tyuhy5422]

[@ameliawilliams8522]

[@mr.beachwalker7154]

From Americans, our hearts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in Canada.

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@July-A7]

It's sad that people suffer but these houses are just sheds. Build with masonry and your house will not be washed in the sea.

[@mr.beachwalker7154]

@@July-A7 A hurricane will take anything in its path, anything. when winds 100 to 160 miles per hour, nothing is safe.

[@July-A7]

@@mr.beachwalker7154 Yeah, especially flimsy timber oversized sheds that people use as their main homes. The industry should have had a complete overhall ages ago. It's irresponsible, dangerous, cheap, poor to build houses that way. We get storms in excess of 100m/h, 160km/h in Europe. Houses don't collapse. Only roof tiles get blown away. And our sheds and fences, if constructed with wood.

[@mr.beachwalker7154]

@@July-A7 storms in Europe are nothing like the Atlantic and Gulf hurricanes we get here in the USA.

[@le5866]

Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers from Gilbert, Arizona, USA. We’re here for you if you need us, just ask. Truly.

[@darnellamero5827]

Thank you.

[@gaywizard2000]

Send prickly pears!!!

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@judyphilibert6921]

Although I'm from Alberta and am not affected by this storm, I thank you, on behalf of all Canadians, for your kind and generous offer

[@KB-ke3fi]

You have your own problems with this mass invasion of millions from 190 countries.

[@cleohall6775]

Sending prayers from the Bahamas 🇧🇸asking for your strength in time of devastation 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@h.calvert3165]

Thanks from your Commonwealth brothers & sisters! 🤝

[@debbiebooth7899]

Prayers for Atlantic Canada

[@LTrott-nm5fc]

Praying refuge and safety to all there. This is so heartbreaking as Fiona just passed my homeland of Bermuda yesterday. Our damage was minimal.

[@corinnemcleod1804]

Nova Scotian here. I was wondering how Bermuda fared as we had no power. Glad to hear it was better than Puerto Rico.

[@LTrott-nm5fc]

@@corinnemcleod1804 Thank you very much. We were almost back to normal life within 24 hrs

[@LTrott-nm5fc]

Watching what Hurricane Ian has done in Florida - these are certainly serious times

[@hiroS62M5D10]

It breaks my heart to see because this similar disaster happened in my home Japan last week. May God protect folks in Port aux Basques from this disaster.

[@traceyparker2233]

Port Aux Basque, being the gate way for ferry arrival to Newfoundland, your loss and devastation today is widley felt from fellow Newfoundlander's near and far and all the tourist world wide who have traveled to your town. 💔

[@CBoutdoors-vh1ez]

Everyone that's inland open your doors to your fellow newfies if they can't find a place give them a couch a bed there is always good karma in this kinda of stuff

[@mgriffin42455]

They should have used a newf to report the weather. Such a lost opportunity.

[@jeremybenoit759]

Ya, it might have been more accurate then, I like how they claim people say they've never seen anything like it, I grew up there in port aux basques and saw this kind of storm multiple times a year, and while it's sad those people lost their homes, they were not the first and I doubt they will be the last.

[@tylergoulet2762]

Her being completely flabbergasted and speechless pretty much says it all

[@NeverStopRolling]

Why is the lady telling people not to go outside cos its pointless and dangerous when she is outside?

[@willowsloughdx]

Some people are flabbergasted more easily than others.

[@jayk5549]

I just love saying and reading the word flabbergasted.

[@willowsloughdx]

@@jayk5549 Even better: "gobsmacked"

[@Ellaleftthechat]

Devastating for everyone down there today, I’m not even half an hour from port aux basques and have friends down there. So sad never saw a storm so bad😢

[@Giantkeeper]

Please stay safe. I have cousins and an aunt in cape Breton they are safe. They said the same thing about never going through such a dangerous storm before

[@CantHandleThisCanYa]

That’s climate change. More heat = more intense storms

[@Ellaleftthechat]

@@Giantkeeper I have a aunt and cousin over there too, luckily there ok. Stay safe

[@janicerowe3000]

I'm so sorry for all of you! Thinking & praying of you all!

[@Ellaleftthechat]

@@janicerowe3000 same to you stay safe

[@highdough2712]

That reporter needs a raise

[@underthetornado]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏for all the folks who lost their homes today...so sorry.

[@cloudie9druoid172]

As beautiful as it is having a waterfront home, the risks of loosing everything for the topography isn’t worth it!!

[@patbrennan6572]

I couldn't agree more.

[@elizamay6402]

Msny are fishing villages. Also old homes built 50-100 years ago could have been back seversl hundred feet from shore, but coastsl erosion and worsening storms have eroded and undercut the land every season.

[@lifesimmercanada5401]

Most of these homes have been in these families for generations. Settled by the ocean because it was our ancestors livelihood. My mother's house is 120 years old and by the sea because her grandfather was a fisherman. Our whole town was built by the sea because for 100s of years, fishing was our only source of income.

[@Canuckchick32]

Praying for Port aux Basques 🙏

[@patbrennan6572]

Little late for prayers now so lets help out whichever way we can.

[@kotexconnection3804]

all the prayers before the storm hit didn't work, guess what yours won't either

[@CantHandleThisCanYa]

Gods do not exist. Religion is delusion. Take physical action to help someone, prayers do not do anything.

[@mitchellmacdonald6897]

@@kotexconnection3804 did a priest touch you or something

[@jeannettelee2806]

Some people will watch a hurricane destroy islands, knockout powers, etc but refuse to take hurricanes seriously.

[@smalldollars]

My condolences to all those families and pets! Love coming from Texas

[@trudycolborne2371]

Thanks Texas. As an East coast Canadian who thankfully is inland a bit and was very fortunate we do have people just 20 minutes drive away who have basements and even kitchens filled with Atlantic ocean water. It's very sad. I hope no lives were lost. I also hope every Canadian will remember that without electricity most heating options are dangerous. I still remember my heart hurting for Texans who tragically died during your cold weather power outage. After the weather the biggest danger is carbon dioxide and fire. I also remember the boy who died of cold in his bed in Texas. I urge all Canadians to invite others in. Don't let neighbours stay alone. It's a good time for a one bedroom sleep over. Gather all your blankets and sleep one room family style so that body heat keeps everyone out of danger. This is when you want your "big boy" children in bed with Mom and Dad or Grandma and Grandpa.

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@nordicwolf8808]

My heart goes out to everyone affected.😢 I have travelled on short work trips often, the Newfie are amazing people. Stay strong and safe!

[@KGUdle]

Port Aux Basques is a small town, close knit community. Everybody helps everybody. They'll get through this... God bless them.

[@fustercluck2460]

Isn't that where the ferry comes in? All of newfoundland is dependant on those ferries for imports

[@nobodyspecial6436]

@@fustercluck2460 it is indeed where the ferry comes in…There is another place about 6 or 7 hours east of there as well but that’s gonna take a beating as well probably…. Hopefully all hands survive… As my dear departed mother used to say……” people are important the rest is just stuff “..

[@alex35agm]

I have a friend living in Truro and he says all power is out and he sent a photo of trees down in his backyard.He is safe fortunately, so far.I hope he stays safe.

[@y.g.1313]

All power is out but internet is just fine, so he can send to you all those photos and communicate with everybody.

[@JBond-zf4dj]

Yeah, Truro got hit pretty bad. I heard all of Queen Street is shut down from the tree damage.

[@Meekseek]

@@y.g.1313 Wifi is not electricity.

[@quietstorm1050]

@@Meekseek There's also something called a standby generator, but shhhhhh don't say anything.

[@trudycolborne2371]

@@y.g.1313 There's this thing called a cellular network. We have a few of them in Atlantic Canada. When wifi is out our phones switch to LTE. Did you know cellphones can hold a charge for hours and you can even charge them using battery powered chargers? Welcome to the future.

[@sandrag6575]

It's not easy, I have experienced hurricanes and tropical storms that bring widespread destruction of houses, and animals several times having lived in the Caribbean. God be with you all may you get help speedily.

[@judyfountaine8291]

So sorry you had to go through it Be stay ,with your families

[@lindaberg1695]

This is such a disaster!! My heart goes out to all impacted by this destructive storm. Also, I hope the Sable Island horses are safe...

[@h.calvert3165]

Poor wildlings! The Chincoteague ponies, too. 🐎

[@tihomirgenev4838]

Praying for everyone affected there ... and in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador... sending strength and love to all there.

[@titusmccarthy]

What about PEI?

[@tihomirgenev4838]

@@titusmccarthy sorry , I thought I added PEI as well! Do you live there?

[@titusmccarthy]

@@tihomirgenev4838 Nope

[@scottmacpherson2352]

I'm in cape Breton Island Inverness huge tidal surge west wind is blowing 130-140.. amazing we still have power in our community but for how long good luck to everyone

[@dianedenham5259]

Good Luck to you & family, from coastal BC. 🖖

[@patbrennan6572]

Hang in there Scott, you cape Bretoners are tough.

[@joeyjennings9548]

160 kph = 99mph winds. we in FL are looking at 115 mph winds in days. i hope people there are ok 🙏

[@aureliasanidad1402]

My prayer to everyone affected, stay strong from Calgary Alberta

[@melanielee222]

Not only homes were swept out to sea, sources say 2 women went in as well. One was rescued and in hospital and the other is still missing.

[@pickledragonrebel]

Oh man, that's awful...

[@vincentmattocks2714]

God Bless you All from Jamaica

[@janicerowe3000]

I feel for all my fellow islanders! Stay safe. Prayers

[@CBoutdoors-vh1ez]

God bless nfld I'm in cape breton and we got wrecked there is millions in damage 💔

[@CBoutdoors-vh1ez]

@All Ebike not good tones of damage mainly to poles and trees an easy good week or two to get the electrical back up and going alot of poles need to be replaced and rewired, lot of roof and siding damage trees took out cars homes garages where you look you see carnage

[@jamesprovost2602]

This is just the Peak! Prayers to everyone who’s dealing with the craziness!

[@bc5810]

I can only imagine. My heart breaks for all those in Port aux Basques who have lost so much so unexpectedly. I wish there was something I could do to provide support. Pleaee let us know where we can donate to support our fellow Canadians.

[@trudycolborne2371]

I imagine the Canadian Red Cross is already working on the situation but it will be a few days before we'll have smaller local organizations we can donate to. Goods won't be transported until air and sea are good again.

[@wiggypop]

it really wasn't unexpected, atlatnic america is always ravaged by storms.... it's nothing new. climate change is just making things way more extreme, was we see from atlantic storms and european and western american fires.

[@johnkidd1226]

@@wiggypop Weather is not an indicator of climate change. Thats like saying the fossil fuel industry is responsible for your car accident. There may be many factors (human, environmental, mechanical) responsible but fossil fuel extraction is not one of them.

[@johnkidd1226]

If extreme weather events are due to climate change, then you have to look at all extremes. In Canada, the worst hurricane was 1954, highest Great Lake water levels 1976, lowest 1998, worst winter storm 1974, hottest summer 1949. Climate change can only be predicted by data over an extended period and even then is not a certainty, only a theory.

[@trudycolborne2371]

Update. The government is matching donations to the Red Cross to help those affected.

[@fridaythe13thpartx]

Some wicked winds 'by.

[@powshredder3716]

lol pretty sure she could stand inside and tell us this.. we get its windy.

[@tychosierra]

Hurricanes in Canada - wow - this is truly devastating.

[@lynnmicucci7086]

This never ceases to amaze me why they have to make the reporter stand out in the middle of the treacherous storm they are reporting about. It's for dramatic purposes obviously. Terrible how those home ,s were dragged out to sea, hope those people were not in them.🙏🙏

[@aaa7189]

"But it is not safe to go out"

[@lucilleannedeen741]

It is terrible but it begs the question why would you build and live so close to the ocean knowing that storms will arrive and destroy your home?

[@deathsentence87]

Because most of the time you right near the beach.. and when not you living on the water a good 2 minutes until your home becomes aquatic under water.. nuttin atall is better den dis.. if you get scuba gears you can still use your toilet also.. no use for toilet paper under water..

[@sunshinefl6586]

@@deathsentence87 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@fattymcbastard6536]

And where do you live? In a hobbit-hole?

[@everythingfiction6266]

You cannot avoid natural disasters.

[@Lorraine--on3ij]

@@everythingfiction6266 But we can avoid putting ourselves next to natural rising water.

[@dvrn86]

Crazy they still build wooden houses.

[@myles3856]

Most houses in NL are wooden

[@dvrn86]

@@myles3856 yeah don't make much sense. I lived in canada and couldn't figure why you build basically a wooden shack for a house in hurricane and tornado areas.

[@jameswilson7790]

From West Chazy, NY, I'll keep the Canadian Maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland &Labrador) in my thoughts and prayers.

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@royjohnson465]

It was no last minute surprise to run, people were repeatedly warned days in advance that the northward trajectory of Fiona would hit Cape Breton and western Newfoundland, being told that it was coming long before it came and people were given plenty of hours to prepare and/or evacuate ahead of time.

[@joygernautm6641]

True, most of the coastal towns have been evacuated. What these people are going to need his help with rebuilding. Not everybody is going to have insurance that covers hurricane damage.

[@lloyannehurd]

Anyone not prepared is possibly feeling immobilized by a natural response of denial and a sense of helplessness in the face of danger. Most people from this area though are used to the dangers of the Atlantic Ocean but even they aren’t prepared for the ferocity of this. Please pray for them.

[@gordbaker896]

Nobody listens.

[@intrakitproductions]

Stubborn people

[@bettycooper369]

They deal with these storms annually. That's like saying you should have known better not to drive to work the one day you got into an accident.

[@margaret4870]

Sending prayers from Texas USA 🙏🏻

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@JJ-no2ob]

Ashley is a storm chaser in meteorologist clothing . Great job & please be careful ~ stay safe Ashley !

[@ziziscorsese9475]

Sending prayers from Ontario

[@safrafath]

My heart goes out to everyone affected by this storm 🥺 I hope everyone are safe

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[@Vibe4ant]

Don't worry it's the 5th once in a lifetime storm, of this year.

[@gaywizard2000]

What are you talking about? Hurricanes are maybe the most measured storms around we have loads of data. Your examples please?

[@cathymurphy7922]

That’s the dumbest remark I’ve heard all day ,why don’t you just take your fingers off your keyboard and call it quits!

[@gaywizard2000]

@@cathymurphy7922 who?

[@elizamay6402]

Not here, it wasn't. Maybe you should have been here to actually *know*.

[@carriefox1146]

Praying for everyone's safety 🙏

[@carriefox1146]

@Wynter Storm 👈 sad excuse

[@k.ferguson2982]

@Wynter Storm Your compassion and empathy underwhelm me. 🫣

[@TheSuperi9]

i dont know how many times they would say do not build or buy homes or cottages this close to the coast line.

[@neilleonard3694]

It is a tropical hurricane. Welcome to climate change. From the KPH she mentioned she is in a Cat 1 to Cat 2. The 180 KPH is the bottom end of a Cat 3. There is no way the good folks in Eastern Canada can be prepared for this. Good luck to all of you...😪

[@frankdiscussion2069]

my mother was born there ago years ago... this was a weekly event

[@k.barnes2978]

God Bless Canada and its people.. This American will send help and prayers..

[@suzannelong4631]

Prayers are with you. Hopes for everyone's safety, and their pets too.

[@Happy-pb8nn]

Y7 2019m

[@daisyy99]

That is very destructive, such unusual storms' strength. The video is almost unbelievable.

[@susanhansenpeters8620]

This is a tough storm. But these folks know bad weather with regular noreasters hitting the coast.

[@ersandy4u]

I mean I come from a tropical country. How on earth those wooden houses would stand such strong winds? Why aren’t Canadians building houses with better materials like concrete, stone and iron bars?

[@MrLoobu]

Because we have a huge lumber industry, no steel industry, and until the last couple decades no serious hurricanes.

[@_.YouTubeBad_.]

The real reason is that we take on the same thing as the U.S.A homes aren’t meant to last a hundred years like old ones, new homes built now in both countries are made from a minimal wooden superstructure and thin drywall, cheap and easy to build, homes are flimsily and meant to be easily replaceable.

[@jeremybenoit759]

@@MrLoobu is that why all the house in bigger cities are made of brick?

[@MrLoobu]

@@jeremybenoit759 What? Bigger cities need bigger buildings, you cant build above 3 or 4 stories with wood right lol. They tried that once and they all burnt down, no it's not 1850 anymore. I'm talking about the majority of people which are still rural in the Maritimes. Obviously we can still buy concrete and steel from other places at massive cost, and cities are all about massive costs.

[@MrLoobu]

@@_.KZbinBad_. Very true. My family home is over 100 years old, when we did some remodeling we found hardwood beams that were larger than anything available today just as part of the inner wall. If you somehow broke it down and sold the lumber I bet youd get twice what the house is worth lol.

[@Uchawibeatz]

You really hate to see this. My heart goes out to all affected.

[@meganlord781]

Praying for the people of Port aux Basques.

[@lloyannehurd]

Amen

[@CantHandleThisCanYa]

Gods do not exist. Religion is delusion. Take physical actual action.

[@lloyannehurd]

@knownonly And you are offering what exactly???

[@tinalaplaca6638]

This is totally horrible. All you can really do is watch it and ride it out. Prayers to everyone affected

[@annew8365]

God bless the people in Port aux Basques! 🙏

[@boss2923]

This storm is just like all the rest hitting here for thousands of years!

[@patbrennan6572]

I wouldn't know , I wasn't here thousands of years ago.

[@davebrown4841]

Thank you exactly. It makes me laugh when people act like this is new.

[@Samuraikarlo_221]

Omg look at those ferocious waves 🙏 for everyone

[@dianethomas5764]

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Amen

[@TheFunkybert]

Don’t build on the rocks next to the ocean.. simple as that. Otherwise one understands the risk and insurance for a home accordingly

[@johntrue7113]

The reporter finds the windiest spot available?

[@starphase1623]

People were warned days ahead of time so there should NOT be any casualties. People and Pets should all be safe . 🐕🐈

[@jaybray4901]

They built their houses right on the rocks on the shore of the ocean.......

[@iona5439]

first thing I thought when I saw the title was “damn Fiona must be a strong lady”

[@alaska1ravenlady]

Sending prayers from S.E. Alaska.

[@kotexconnection3804]

send real help, not empty wishes

[@mitchellmacdonald6897]

@@kotexconnection3804 butthurt much?

[@trudycolborne2371]

@@kotexconnection3804 Are you purposely trying to damage the Kotex brand?

[@h.calvert3165]

Thank you, allies, cousins, friends, & neighbours! 🇺🇸 🤝 🍁

[@July-A7]

And what will your prayers actually achieve?

[@tonymleitao]

why didn't she at least go on top of a rock!? to make it more dramatic! Get inside woman!! Praying for everyone hit by this.

[@CountryLongboarding]

When you’re yelling in a studio, and the person in the storm is speaking at a normal volume…

[@dred1046]

Are you really that ignorant? Obviously he is raising his voice so SHE can hear him in her earpiece....duh

[@medhatalberta]

@Wise Acres she is wearing an ear piece

[@elizamay6402]

@Wise Acres it's so she can hear herself and him, musicians do it all the time when monitors aren't loud enough.

[@gmaraabdallah9273]

God Save Canada

[@MongolGoat]

If anyone knows a reputable relief fund for these folks, would like to help if I can.

[@johnschwartz8015]

Excellent report from the scene!

[@jeremybenoit759]

Ya they just forget to report how 160km/h winds are a twice a week occurrence there, instead they tell us the people there say they've never seen anything like it lol, I was born and raised in that town and I can tell you first hand they have.

[@patrickstarrfish4526]

Uh, no. She could have said it’s the SWestern tip of Newfoundland and is a port town that receives a weekly ferry service from Sydney NS, and stated the town’s winter and summer holiday population. She hadn’t done the research, and didn’t have any info to give other than “everyone here knows everyone else”. Give me a break, that’s like any other small town with less than a thousand people.

[@katherinemooney4396]

Prayers to everyone living there 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@islandgirlxo1]

I pray for everyone out there! My heart aches for you guys 😢💔

[@sinecam3606]

MY GOD ! THE POWER OF NATURE ,!!!!!!!!

[@tysonas1]

I learned something new today, the people of N.L. and Labrador have like an Irish-Scottish accent. Is it the same for Nova Scotians?

[@melanielee222]

No

[@Countrybananas]

Irish-Old English accent* and no the Newfoundland accent is very unique and there are countless regional dialects across the island. Nova Scotians don't have accents in my opinion.

[@tysonas1]

@@Countrybananas 👍TY

[@trudycolborne2371]

Cape Breton, NS people do. It's not quite as Irish and a little more like a very worn in Scottish accent. Atlantic Canada has a wide variety of accents especially in rural areas.

[@barbryll8596]

Holy!! Ashley did a wonderful job Can't even imagine how I would react to gale force winds

[@I-am-Veritas]

Sending my prayers to my fellow countrymen stay safe.

[@alanstorm6915]

Mother Nature is going to make the weather get worse and worse and worse until we are no longer here

[@nativenation3296]

Mother Nature is ok, it's just the 2 legged ones who need to change...😉

[@elizabethhill7405]

Let’s not forget about hurricane hazel it hit Ontario pretty hard 1954!

[@xanatax1844]

Stay safe!

[@davidcouch6514]

Devastating; sorry these good people have to endure this.

[@johnnyfriesen3521]

Prayers from Manitoba 🙏

[@janetspell1396]

Prayers for all affected.🙏. Such a tragedy.💔

[@kaxar6954]

Wooden homes on Atlantic Canada side? wow! Be safe all.

[@TL....]

The Lord works in mysterious ways. We don't always understand His master plan, but He does everything for a reason. You just have to have faith.

[@davebrown4841]

No home is safe against the waves.

[@Shaggacedeuce]

Thoughts and prayers.

[@brunogaspar3977]

Why ppl keep building wood/paper houses on cliff border sea, near volcanos, rivers, muddy hills and other places where sooner or later something will happen it’s beyond me!

[@MrMrsGoldsYoutubeChannel]

😱 prayers

[@hotmomma8823]

So sorry for the lost

[@Nikki7B]

Prayers for all.

[@kateleblanc604]

Thoughts and prayers for everyone in New Foundland.

[@joygernautm6641]

Kate, they don’t need your thoughts and prayers. They need your money thoughts and prayers only make YOU feel better. If you really wanna help do something real.

[@BlackAxe-ti7tj]

Thanks, Kate. I live in Halifax, and I am fortunate to have not lost anything. However, even if I were sitting in the local shelter, my house a pile of bricks, I would appreciate anyone leaving a kind word.

[@edjeep]

darn, this reminds me of when Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai, Hawaii!!

[@kmetzz1]

🙏🏻 Prayers for everyone

[@WoodyPhillips]

Canadians greatest strength is that they never give up. Even when they probably should, somehow, they always overcome and succeed. God Speed.