Hurricane Ian Prep, Evacuation, Aftermath, & Coming Home Vlog (We're Safe!)

[@juliesavitski245]

Dusty, you are one of those people that speak with their eyes. At the 6 minute mark I could see the stress and worry. Brought tears to my eyes. We could feel it without words. You did so good keeping your family safe. Your family will be so proud of you when they watch this. My heart goes out to all of Florida.

[@dbstanczyk]

Thanks Julie!!

[@BettyHorn]

So grateful you and your family are safe! We stayed put in Bradenton and were fortunate to be on the weak side of the storm. We sustained some tree damage but no structural damage. Our power was off for a week and we also had to discard everything from our freezer and refrigerator. But we're safe. God sustained us. We are lifelong Floridians. We knew what to expect. Now to help our neighbors. That's what we do here in Florida.

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen thanks Betty!

[@TuscanyFill]

I just moved to Fort Myers the end of July. This was so scary. I’m glad you are safe. We are safe too. Lots of repairs, but we both can still live in our homes. I was like you, Dusty, mad, sad, and frustrated. Then I saw that others lost everything. Thank you for your channel. I enjoy it very much.

[@dbstanczyk]

Same. Thanks for watching!

[@mikej6565]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're over an hour north of you, where the storm was originally expected to make landfall. My parents live near the water barely above sea level. I'm a half mile inland, very safe at 35 ft above sea level. I remember the days leading up wondering "what will remain after the storm hits?" I could feel it in every person, could see it on their faces and in their eyes. When the storm made landfall much further south I remember thinking those people weren't expecting it and hoping they all got out. Thank God for any of us who still have our homes and hope that those who lost will have what they need to make it through.

[@dbstanczyk]

Wow yea Mike super scary time but we’re better for it!

[@tmarie69]

I can feel how nervous you guys were. I appreciate the realness of this video. Thank you guys for sharing this and I’m so glad you guys are safe and ok. God doesn’t stop bad things from happening, but he promises to be with us while we go through it. He’s got y’all no matter what. Thank you again for sharing. ❤

[@dbstanczyk]

Amen totally agree

[@julieheerse1354]

We are just north in Englewood and have no words for what we saw and experienced from our home on September 28. Like you we are beyond grateful to be alive and are glad to hear your family is OK. I just refilled the fridge today with fresh veggies, fruits, and WFPB supplies. Can’t wait to dive back into the meal planner now that we have power and water!

[@EatMoveRest]

Oh wow! We are close. Such a scary time but we will make things better. The community is coming back together quickly. Hope you guys made out ok!?

[@ashley7302]

I’m so happy you and your family are safe and that your beautiful home didn’t get destroyed. You are amazing people donating all profits from this video. Sending good vibes to everyone in Florida during this terrible time. ❤️

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Happy that the Stanczyks are safe & well. It's great 👍 that you're donating money to help those who have lost everything and it's why I love 💕 the Stanczyks. Another excellent vlog and love 🥰 it.

[@dbstanczyk]

Thanks D!

[@Kris-wj1qq]

I had a lump in my throat the whole way through. Thank you for sharing. My husband survived Hurricane Mitch it was Category 5 also, and hit his home in Honduras a country stricken with poverty. I feel like his memories where brought to life for me with this video. They did not have the chance to escape though. He watched the devestation happen right before his eyes. Ians storms hit Central America causing flooding. My heart goes out to all those who were affected 😢

[@EatMoveRest]

Wow how scary!

[@jonihofmann3318]

I'm so glad you are all safe and that your home was not permanently damaged. I've been through quite a few hurricanes in Melbourne, FL. Every time, it's a process of waiting, watching and wondering what to do? How much to prepare? Do we evacuate? Put up the shutters or not? And the list goes on and on. You made the right choice for your family -- even if the storm had passed your neighborhood by completely, it was wise of you to evacuate for your mental health! Some storms you can ride out safely in your home. But, in this case, with a Category 4/5 storm heading your way, you guys made the right decision to leave. Next time, just leave the pool cover in the garage, Dusty. That was one preparation step that I right away knew was not going to work out for the best.

[@dbstanczyk]

Thanks Joni!

[@callierosecowden4671]

My prayers were answered You are all safe With minimal damage I have had several disasters Here in colorado in the past several years. I'm thinking this is the new norm for us. God is good. Love you all as family

[@dbstanczyk]

Thanks Callie!

[@starlightgirl1695]

So glad you guys are safe and your house weathered the storm. You guys faired better than a lot of people, so much to be grateful for! My heart goes out to all Floridians who lost their homes, cars and more. I can understand the anger, frustration and sadness but at the same time, you guys have the best attitude in the face of adversity yet still allow yourselves to feel your raw emotions. Sending lots of love!❤

[@EatMoveRest]

So sad! Thank you!

[@ShineKimFitness]

I am impressed that you were able to vlog through the chaos with two kids. Thank you for sharing how you have been doing and thank God you are all safe♡ Korea(where I live) was hit by a typhoon as well and caused many deaths and damages. Humans are so helpless in front of natural disaster. If I wasn't a Christian, it would have been so hard to go through life. Thank you Jesus through it all. 🙏

[@dbstanczyk]

Praying for you guys Kim!

[@heatherjuliet]

So happy y’all are safe and that the damage wasn’t extensive to your new home. Thank you God ❤

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen thanks Heathet!

[@cathydiamond6573]

I'm from Houston so I know about hurricane prepping. you guys are lucky you have your home.

[@HolisticTake]

Thank you for sharing! I really appreciate you are a family that believes in God and shares those values. It's one of the reasons I'm a faithful subscriber. Also, I wanted to tell Dusty how much I appreciate hearing a man speak about his emotions because I also know he is a strong man. Glad you had minimal damage.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you so much! We love you for following along!

[@monicawaddell959]

Very thankful you are safe. I am a native Floridian I grew up in Naples Florida. I now live on east coast. Most of my family is still in Naples, Sarasota and Pine Island area. Dusty I am glad you shared your feelings and not try to hide them. It will be hard for me to tell you of all the events my family have experienced in the past few days, but I will try to condense one event. My sister in law and her husband built their last home on Pine Island it was up for sale for 1.8 million when the storm hit. They are NOT rich they are in their seventies and built and sold homes the first 50 yes of marriage. In fact she became a licensed contractor for the state of Florida. My brother in law built that home strong and secure however facing a hurricane full on some damage was unavoidable. But let me tell you she is a woman of faith. On Sunday morning the church she attends had services in the churches parking lot. Communication is in and out but I was able to speak to her yesterday they have been cleaning and tearing out the damaged drywall since the storm past. Yes they stayed. People of Florida are STRONG and determined people and so are you guys. Storms like this does not come thru like this every year. When I was 5yrs old Donna hit Naples and actually lifted our home off the foundation and moved it to the lot next door. Mom said it was amazing....no damage at all to the house. They were able to have the home moved back to the original foundation and reconnect the plumbing and septic. Stay strong, trust God, things like this is just part of life I know easy said. Allow God to use your feelings to become wiser and stronger. You both have a mission and purpose. I'm glad you picked my state to live in.

[@dbstanczyk]

Wow that’s incredible thanks for sharing Monica

[@luisaleonardi666]

Now back home the whole family safe and sound. In Florida people get used to a sudden escape from their own home even though they pay their attention to weather forecast regularly. The brighter side is that your house has not been flooded or damaged. And also you have power and water again. That all wiil create a sense of community foor you to share

[@reneepelletier3021]

Thank the lord you and your babies are alive and safe! So glad you listened to your intuition like Erin says here and got out early. Sorry you’re going through this, sending love and prayers to your family and all the others affected. Keep your chins up like you are doing - you will get through this. That image of little Max sweeping up w daddy reminds me of how resilient we humans can be - naturally. Hang in there loves💕🤍

[@dbstanczyk]

Yea that got me when Maxie was helping!

[@OneMamaToAnother]

It's pretty incredible that you were able to see your home go through the storm while not actually being there. We just had Hurricane Fiona devastate the east coast of Canada. People forget it's not just the wind rain but when the storm surge hits at high tide- it's a double whammy. I'm glad you guys are safe.

[@EatMoveRest]

I saw that! Yes so much devastation but we will endure!

[@kingdomhealthwellness]

You guys were so wise to go. You did great taking care of your family. Any kind of loss or destruction is hard. Yes, maybe other people lost more, but this is your story. Our Father in Heaven will redeem this as you continue to give Him glory. My best friend is in Cape Coral and it's been rough for her. She's so awesome though, pregnant with number 5, all the rest are 7 and under, her hubby is always working so she's alone often. She's so peaceful about everything. i don't think I'd be as awesome as she's been about it all.

[@EatMoveRest]

That’s pretty amazing! Thanks for sharing, and for your support!!🙏🙏🙏

[@melodyspoor3127]

Thank God you are all safe! Things can be replaced, people cannot.

[@elizabethcamping4444]

Praise the Lord your all safe and your home. I wanted to cry watching this, I live in Queensland Australia and we get cyclones further north here each year. This year we had terrible rain that didn't stop for a month, with horrendous flooding, the levels not seen ever in many areas, it only happened 10 years ago and they said that was unprecedented so to have it again was devastating seeing so many homes lost. It's the worst feeling the waiting out to see what happens not knowing if your friends homes and businesses were going to be saved.The worst was further south where small towns become completely cut off for weeks, the stories of people trapped on roofs for days with kids, was incomprehendable, and in some areas the rain came back and flooded all over again. Dusty I agree with your conversation in your update video, it's times like these that the lord allows to help bring humanity closer, a chance to remember what's most important away from our possessions, to love thy neighbour for sure. Praying for all of your area.

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen and wow, so sad and scary for those communities! Thanks for following along!

[@jessicaschneider2565]

I’ve lived in FL my whole life. This video does a great job showing the emotions and steps needed to prepare for a hurricane. You guys did it like pros! Lots of benefits from living in FL but hurricanes are unfortunately the cost 😩

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a bunch!!!

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

Glad you are back home safe and that your home stayed safe🙏🏻 for sure there is a lot of devastation around you guys and as you have mentioned before, it is the power of the community that will bring it back together 🙏🏻 much love and blessings to you all ❤️❤️❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks so much, amen yes!

[@kdeethompson8381]

Thank you for the video. I'm so happy to see that the family is safe and doing well. I'm keeping you in my prayers. Continue to be safe.

[@801LOVER]

So glad your family is safe. Sending love.

[@malaplava4865]

Glad you guys are ok. We live just north of you in Tampa Bay and at the beginning it looked like it will hit us but it end up going your way. My thoughts and prayers are going to all that suffered through this storm. Wishing you all the best ❤

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen, glad it missed you all up there!

[@vitabriuk9365]

We are happy all of you are safe and sound. We wish you all the best❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Vita!

[@NaturalWifeyandMamaBear]

Praise God y’all are ok! Gosh, I was feeling the nerves with you 😔 so hard! Makes us truly appreciate what we have. Love your big, caring hearts! ❤ love y’all!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you so much Brooke!!

[@darlenacochran4042]

So emotional 😢.. thank you for this footage and SO thankful y’all are safe… an answer to prayer for sure!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks for watching Darlene!

[@sheriwrachford1449]

Wow...!!! Been thinking and praying for you guys. Thank God you were OK. I can't even imagine. You are definitely being grown in unimaginable ways and always a testimony to your faith. Bless you and your precious family as you put your things back in order and help those less fortunate around you. 💖💖

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you so much!!

[@Sandrashideaway]

Wow so scary! 😨🌀 So glad you all evacuated and were safe. How blessed your house had minimal damage. 💗

[@EatMoveRest]

We are so lucky!

[@ThriveMarket]

💚

[@terripruitt1542]

Sometimes God and Mother Nature conspire to let us sort out our priorities. I am happy that you only had the crap scared out of you and that you all are safe and healthy and getting lots of aftermath exercise (clean up)! Great video for the rest of us who weren’t there. Take care ❤

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks, Terri! We’re so thankful it wasn’t worse for us!

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

I’m so happy you guys are safe and your home is ok♥️

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!

[@lynnwalker]

Thankful you are all safe and your home didn't sustain any big damage. Looks like just a ton of clean up. Thanks for sharing your experience. Sending you guys and everyone affected in Florida good vibes!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Lynn, much love back to you!

[@sammakesitsimple]

Also wanted to thank you. The Spirit spoke to me in this... A lot of overwhelm unrelated to the storm (although I'm also in FL and dealt with this, with you).. But while the footage of Dusty fixing that big palm was playing, He said "one tree at a time". Just sharing. It's literally already what you're doing because you're the image of the Word God spoke to me. Sharing to encourage and thank you for that, it is really needed and I will be using that to accomplish what seemed entirely impossible over here before that Word.

[@dbstanczyk]

Thanks for sharing Sam! True, one tee at a time

[@kirstenbarbero1099]

My sister's house in North Port, FL got seriously damage from hurricane Ian. Flooding all the way up to their countertops in throughout the Whole house. It was their first house they ever bought only a year and a half ago. They are still working on the repairs.. having to live with our parents cause they had to take all the dry wall out and redo the floors... also didn't have flood insurance!! So stressful! I don't live in Florida anymore but a few years ago my husband , son and I evacuated from hurricane Irma.. what a crazy stressful experience but our house was ok when we got back!

[@maryellenbunce7751]

So glad you all and your home are safe. I have a lot of family in Ft Myers and Cape Coral. Their loss is heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing. God is faithful through every storm ❤

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks so much, amen love you MaryEllen!

[@Liz-p2n]

Glad you are safe❤ we have lived in Naples for 11 years and this is the first time we stayed for a hurricane. We were very fortunate not to have any damage and we’re safe but I know many who didn’t fair as well. It is scary to go through. Love your Chanel.

[@EatMoveRest]

Oh wow! Glad your safe too! Thanks Elizabeth!

[@mewells]

This school of life can have some massive challenges and wow is it difficult during those times to remember that Everything is God, everything has a reason (even if it's unseen by human eyes)...you listened to your intuition is a huge deal and alignment with divine mind will move you through this moment in time ❤️🙏✨

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen, pure truth, thanks for sharing. blessing back you and much love!

[@jamie9663]

Holy heck y'all!! You moved right to the spot it hit!!! I have lived in FL for 30 years. I've been thru many hurricanes and only had to deal with power losses. They totally stink, but I'd rather be blessed with no power, but know my home is ok. My parents bought 10 acres an hour north of Tampa. The property is about 10 miles in from the Gulf and has never had severe damage, praise God 🙏 My mom will lose power, but that's fixable. I live in southeast FL now by Boca, and we have been spared in every hurricane since Irma in 2016 when we lost power for a week. I would always tell people that if you lived more inland in FL you don't have anything to worry about. This hurricane proved that theory wrong. I have never seen so much damage across the state in any other hurricane ever. Usually just one area gets really walluped, but not this time 😢 The death toll is heartbreaking and the pictures are unbelievable. I remember driving thru Homestead in 92' after Hurricane Andrew hit. That was such a eye opening lesson for me as a 12 y/o. I learned early that everything could be taken away by these storms. We live in such a great place, with many great people. We can rebuild our properties as many times as we want. We can't replace lives though and I hope people really take that to heart and leave these evacuation zones when they are in the path if they have a warning. Unfortunately mother nature doesn't always leave a detailed plan of future events... Thanks for donating to the survivors 🙏💞😊 God bless FL, the victims in Puerto Rico, and the other states affected by any natural disaster 😢💖🌅

[@dbstanczyk]

Thanks for sharing Jamie!

[@healingwithkayla]

I'm glad you're safe! I always pray for hurricane areas. I couldn't live there and the strength of those that do is amazing.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!!

[@sueannwbogue4932]

Bless you all. So grateful you are all safe and your home/property minimally damaged in the whole scheme of things. Love you guys and your wisdom and teaching acumen.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks a bunch, SueAnn!

[@napturallyyours70]

Finally came back home yesterday after Hurricane Ian. We had decided to stay home to ride out the storm, but got a automated phone call (thank the Lord for answering prayers and my landline phone) on Wednesday morning @ around 11 a.m. warning us to leave my area because of catastrophic flooding! Grab my documents and some clothing and hightailed it out of there to my parents home in time to hunker down and wait for it to hit us! That storm was no joke, for it pounded my parents home for 7 to 8 hrs straight. We've never experienced anything like this. So traumatizing and devastating. My home and my parents faired well with some minor damage to our roofs, but I hurt for those who've lost everything!😢😢🙏

[@EatMoveRest]

So glad you are safe! What a devastating and yes, very traumatic event. Hopeful for a speedy recovery for everyone!🙏

[@karen6778]

So glad that you are all safe and sound and that your house was not damaged. Definitely heartbreaking to see all the devastation. 😢 Just take it one day at a time. Your trees and plants will bounce back (maybe not the ones with the bark blown off) but it doesn’t take long for things to regrow in Florida. Wishing you a very peaceful rest of the year! 😘

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes it was, thanks Karen!

[@mtnlayde01]

Animals always Know when Mother Nature is in Full Force 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes we are!

[@debbiecs1964]

I’m so sorry you had some damage but very glad you’re all safe.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you! Yea, it could have been so much worse!

[@amyjo.444]

So glad you all are OK. Thank you for the update, and bless your hearts for the good you are doing for ofhers. God bless you all.

[@carlypastore]

You guys and all Floridians are so resilient 💕Thank you for making a great video that really helped to inform people of what was really happening. XO

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen, thanks Carly!

[@kristiecox7350]

Wow, very intense. Glad you guys were safe. ❤️

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Kristie!

[@lovelyprincess4333]

🤍🍂💋tears! …praying for you…Love you all…my heart is touched at how God has covered you and provided and protected you precious ones!!!! Thank you for sharing…you’re the best!!!! Sweetest hugs!!!!🤍🤍🤍🤍🌊🤍peace…heaven’s peace rest upon you all!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Ahhh we feel the love thanks for the amazing message!

[@emmabarry5010]

So thankful you are all safe

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you Emma!

[@stephanieblack4650]

I am so glad you guys are safe. 🤗Sending you lots of love and prayers 🙏

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Steph!

[@ruthwright6247]

Glad you guys are safe Welcome back home yall

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Ruth!

[@emilycadamagnani7887]

Sending good vibes from AZ. This too shall pass😊

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen! Appreciate it!

[@shannoncook9915]

The only thing that matters is you all are okay, PTL! It has to hurt to see all the beautiful things you did to be ruined but it all can be fixed

[@EatMoveRest]

Amen, thanks Shannon!

[@janamiller2679]

So glad your safe. Thankyou God.

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes, thank you!

[@abbydevore9083]

So glad you guys are ok ❤❤

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks, Abby! Miss you!!

[@joeyg605]

Glad you guys are safe. I just moved to Central Florida a week before the storm and it was pretty scary. Lots of flooding here still. Nothing as bad as you guys had, but still not fun to go through especially being the first tropical storm living down here.

[@EatMoveRest]

Haha yea no kidding! Welcome to Florida huh!

[@krisvaughan1531]

Glad you are ok.

[@EatMoveRest]

Thank you!🙏

[@patschilling3166]

We where in FL while Dorian was coming and we evacuated to Ft Myers for a week.. I went through Andrew in the 90s.. It's hard but you get used to it and Florida knows whT to do.. it will be all amazing and resort like in no time!!!

[@EatMoveRest]

Your right Pat!

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

My Boyfriend and his parents were safe thank God. They went through so much

[@EatMoveRest]

Thats good news!

[@lisanyugenhascancer6332]

@@EatMoveRest ❤❤ im glad you're safe 💚

[@janetsimon2445]

So grateful you and your family are safe!

[@EatMoveRest]

Thanks Janet!

[@mymindfulmethod]

Glad you are okay and wonderful you are donating proceeds. ❤ I found thrive market uses too much plastic packaging. Do you agree? Can you potentially discuss this with them as I won’t use them because of this yet liked the company beyond that. Thank you!

[@EatMoveRest]

Yes we do agree... Its hard when you have limited options, but we will mention it to them!

[@southfloridagardener5357]

ahhh you came to my town? PSL raised there, live in Chobee now. but i was also in PSL because where we live was supposed to get worse. would be funny if you were in the air bnb that is next to where i was lol

[@EatMoveRest]

Haha yea??

[@takingcareofmine]

Crane pairs during weather can mean safe travel and vigilance!

[@EatMoveRest]

🙏🙏🙏

[@sydneyleighrichard]

Did you find it hard to flee ? Was it easy to book and get out ? Just curious about what it is like when living in Florida ?

[@EatMoveRest]

It was easy to leave hurricanes give you many days warning. We love it here, unless summer!

[@joannrobbins8268]

How did all the foods fare of the preparedness for food shortage? Blessings.

[@EatMoveRest]

We were glad to have had them all!

[@kateknowsbetter]

Make sure you use the gas within a year! It’d be a shame if all the gas went bad. Research its shelf life :) -from an experienced hurricane prepper.

[@EatMoveRest]

Will do!

[@annaburke8537]

I would love to live in Florida, but the hurricanes are just too much. I grew up in Georgia right on the border of Florida so we got a taste of it. Every summer we would lose power for days at a time, our house was on a hill so it never flooded. But I had enough of it I think!! Also. Seeing cranes on the street means that you are in Florida 😂😂

[@EatMoveRest]

Ha yep

[@HealthyLife4Me]

Are you near Tampa?

[@EatMoveRest]

Much further south! We were right in the eye of the hurricane on the coast!

[@jamie9663]

It looks like they are about 2 hours south of Tampa