You did a better job than any news crew ever did. You stepped up and showed what it takes to survive, fire, vandals, lack of the basic necessities. You could see the drain in your face each day. As for the News Crews, they retreat back to their home base after two days.....onto the next story.......
@msannetrophy85427 жыл бұрын
I'm sympathetic but I really have to roll my eyes. On the islands that are independent we have had to wait weeeeks for running water and mooonths for electricity to return. I've lived through 16 hurricanes and for weeks my kids and I bathed in the ocean and dragged water by hand from cisterns and streams and collected rain water for drinking. I'm a poor woman, but I worked hard at keeping my kids happy without expecting instant help from any government. A cat 5 hurricane is dangerous for planes and ships and it takes time to send people across the Atlantic to help. They can't start moving men and supplies until the weather clears and they know what each island needs. Storing food and water enough to last a week before the hurricane is customary in most households. Why must people act as if things should return to normal quickly? Tragedies happen all over the world on a daily basis. People die horrible deaths. A hurricane is a fairly common occurrence and seldom causes death if people prepare wisely.
@jennys80815 жыл бұрын
MsAnne Trophy I know how this is. I went through it too
@rumorady-45665 жыл бұрын
I lived pretty much in the us deserts. Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver, los angeles. I cant imagine going through that hell. I hope hour friends are well and you are well too finally. My heart went out to you.. so srry you were forced to indure such a hellish life. We would think some of our countries would be there stat in desasters like that. I just seen your vlog today Thanks for sharing and helping us to never take anything for granted. Then eventually we do it again, with out realizing it. We are spoiled and its not good. Hope your all good, my friend. God bless us all.
@MrForbes925 жыл бұрын
People don't understand growing up in the Caribbean this is literally a normal for us.
@Buttikoferiii4 жыл бұрын
DaQuan Forbes exactly
@daniellebron81277 жыл бұрын
You are a brave man, thanks for sharing, God is with you and all the people that suffered due to this storms.
@bornagain072520107 жыл бұрын
Thank-you for taking the time to make this video as it was VERY informative and VERY well done and it allowed me to see what you dealt with for an entire week. What a kind soul you have to not go to the Dutch side but rather stay on the British side so you could help out as many of your neighbors and friends as possible. I'm so Thankful to know that the US Airforce came to your rescue after an entire week of you remaining strong, hopeful, being patient and persevering and that the Salvation Army fed you once you made it to Puerto Rico. I've been standing in the gap in prayer for St Marteen since before historical hurricane Irma hit and I knew things were bad because a former classmate of mine, her son and daughter in law were living on the island when Irma hit and the place they were living in was destroyed completely, search and rescue found them and took them to a shelter and about a week later they relocated to Chicago. I'm glad that you are now in New York and once again THANK-YOU for making this video as it helps us here in America to understand what you went through and GOD BLESS YOU.
@salviniusaugustus65675 жыл бұрын
There is no British side in Saint Martin.
@katbyrd19527 жыл бұрын
Tears running down my face watching this..... my heart is breaking for everyone....
@dawnburke41037 жыл бұрын
Thank God you were saved from Irma fury. Thanks for the film. You're doing better than the TV news.
@MsJessicaB7 жыл бұрын
Glad you are safe. Sending good wishes to the wonderful Island and People of St. Martin
@johnnylynnpassiflore7 жыл бұрын
Great job...So glad you were able to film so much. I was right around the corner from you when you filmed the storm. We were evacuated on the 10th of September. I hope my unit doesn't get looted.
@annangie44017 жыл бұрын
your so lucky u have extra battery on your video camera..to record the situation in there GOd bless u
@j2wilson20007 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable...Thank you for sharing this.
@seltonk51367 жыл бұрын
The best video yet. Thank you so much. Your unit is near our home away from home. the whole situation I cant wrap my head around yet
@yohan-electwordofguardthem91737 жыл бұрын
That was a cat 9 plus wine's of more than 408 killometer's I was at the back of super U Marigot high up on the the HILL what on experience 🌬
@NoahNobody7 жыл бұрын
This is a really good vlog. I'm surprised nobody saw something like this happening before it did. You would think there would be fresh water wells dug for emergencies like this. Or rainwater catchment and filtration systems in homes. Also dried food that would last a decade or more. I'm also surprised about the looting. Most people come together in these situations, but I guess the small few ruin it for everyone, literally.
@Hdfromabove7 жыл бұрын
Just glad you're okay my friend!
@marcellinecarty31326 жыл бұрын
I could finally watch this bad time for my island back 1 year later and thank god for everything
@chrisearle71297 жыл бұрын
Crazy times we are all living in.
@archangelmichael52092 жыл бұрын
You displayed a great deal of poise,resolve and courage under extreme conditions. Salute to you Sir. Distant friend. Loki👤.
@nooneanybodyknows13217 жыл бұрын
Glad you made it safely. So many take for granted housing, food and the infrastructure of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications and services such as police, fire and medical personnel, until it is gone. We are so blessed and some just do not grasp our reality is not others. Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope everyone involved, in the devastated areas of the hurricanes path, is cared for and proper aide and assistance is provided.
@Jakfilm7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I love that little village.
@davva3607 жыл бұрын
Hope St Maarten and other areas hit by these Hurricanes are helped soon and get back to normal as soon as possible. I visited St Maarten a few years ago on a cruise and thought it was a beautiful place. Once things are somewhat back to normal I would like to come back.
@mustardseed3087 жыл бұрын
Ur a great man for helping & showing us the truth of what went on.
@judywilliams99147 жыл бұрын
thanks for that lovely video, well done, you did a great job to let the world know what's going on am so oooooooo sorry my heart and pray are with you all
@kelsterMcNelster3 жыл бұрын
I visited St Martin this January- my heart went out to all the citizens that were still trying to reciprocate from hurricane Irma.
@DraKBC7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your effort. God bless!
@potterkelly4877 жыл бұрын
So sorry, to make it through the storm and then this happens! Thank you Derek for posting this and letting us know you survived. St. Maarten will always have a place in our hearts.
@StillWaters567 жыл бұрын
kelly mcquhae I
@cathodelite7 жыл бұрын
Shame on all the looters! Even if u poor, never ever do that. Shame on them!
@lindamarquis61177 жыл бұрын
What a video!! What awful suffering(the storm, looters, fire , lack of basic essentials of life and fear about the future) these hurricane victims are facing. They certainly need our prayers and help from their mother countries.
@frankbudroux6437 жыл бұрын
So much for living in Caribbeans ...
@geertslandwaterscapes79307 жыл бұрын
Well done video Derek!! Who needs Cable TV when we have people like yourself showing the real situation there. Hope all is well with your friends there. Plan on going back in the future. St-Maarten will be back strong!
@kellypearson94637 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video it provides useful insight in to the mindset of what I fear is a significant part of the population
@ThursdayASMR6 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to all of you. This is just crushing. God bless you. All of you.
@user-vf4pb9dt1r7 жыл бұрын
That's a day I will never forget, we lost everything and became homeless, the most painful part was when we found my dog dead out side, he was in the house and got lose after the kitchen door blew open. I thought I was going to die that day it was very scary
@CarriZak5 жыл бұрын
Irma did a number on my house. I was just telling my husband that I have been through so many hurricanes now that I can't distinguish between them anymore. From the personality of the storm to the damage we received from them they're all starting to blur together. Spent 39 years of my life in Florida, Broward and central. Moved to north Carolina last year and got hit by Florence 6 months later.
@abodaklint77347 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. It's unbelievable how much damage Irma left. 😱 Greetings from Germany.
@lindalowe83417 жыл бұрын
Great job reporting on the trajedy. Thanks for getting the truth out.
@linlinmar15766 жыл бұрын
Good reporting and video. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
@linlinmar15766 жыл бұрын
PS. Why would anyone give a thumbs down . So strange.
@rogersnayenka75645 жыл бұрын
In few more days it will make 2 years ☝🏽that hurricane tramautize everyone in different ways ...Prayers for Bahamas in time everything will get back to normal ☝🏽💯
@marianb26237 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing truth..more people need to see this. Thank God you are ok
@jasonking12847 жыл бұрын
Why did you not evacuate BEFORE Irma hit when the authorities were repeatedly warning everyone to leave?
@kevishader35616 жыл бұрын
Jason King nobody was expecting it to reach high-tier cat 5 status before making landfall. They thought it'd be a cat 3 (a cat 3 is still powerful) so they underestimated it
@johnnylynnpassiflore6 жыл бұрын
Because we're badasses...lol
@AviationWinnipeg6 жыл бұрын
Also, this is an Island, not Florida. People can’t just drive out, they need to pay thousands for flights
@ThursdayASMR6 жыл бұрын
@@AviationWinnipeg was gonna say the same thing. Really praying for East coast florence.
@fredthompson45685 жыл бұрын
@@johnnylynnpassiflore No..DUMB ASSES. EGO makes for a Fool.
@docdurdin7 жыл бұрын
Ships need to come in and evacuate all of these folks.. It is insane to even think of staying.
@Robert-po8jn7 жыл бұрын
The biggest issue is getting people to the ships. There are so much debris in the water it isn't safe.
@kingb62286 жыл бұрын
You definitely should not open your door during a hurricane lol.. the pressure change could collapse the house or roof
@MonikaMarko7 жыл бұрын
Thank u for this video. I hope all is well now.
@aquasurfer97 жыл бұрын
Glad to see my $2500 per year for military expenses does some good. The people on the island lost everything so the rich tourist area is a great place to get stuff for their families. I wonder how much the locals that work in that island make. I am guessing it is around 1 weeks stay at those resorts. Turks & Caicos gave all islanders a piece of land and made a stipulation that they have to build their dwelling and make some progress each year. Here is what I found. This is from Wikiopedia . In 2009 25000 islanders stuck." The protests in Martinique began to take on racial and class undertones due to the economic stresses.[10] The békés, descendants of French European settlers, continue to hold most of the island's industrial capacity." From what I read, 1% own 99% of the island. Sort of like the Factory towns in the US where the factory owned all the stores and housing. If you had to wait 6 days, the islanders are left homeless, and if they live or die is of little concern to the Owners of the island. They can simply import more (slaves?) Pretty messed up social order on some of those islands.
@msannetrophy85427 жыл бұрын
Rick Ruehl Please. I've lived on St. Martin. There is very little poverty on the small islands of the Caribbean, believe me.
@heather42kw7 жыл бұрын
MsAnne Trophy Believe me!
@raymondthorpe36637 жыл бұрын
nice video feel sorry for those people who lost their homes
@stealth48nurse7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for helping!!!
@DJPablotv6 жыл бұрын
I also was vlogging from West Palm Beach. I did 5 days without power with curfew every night at 7pm. The heat in my apartment at night without ac was unbearable. I'm originally from Jamaica and have been in some worst conditions from Hurricanes so I had to just adapt to the conditions to survive. (Subscribed)
@Globetrottying197 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story
@anthonyl48755 жыл бұрын
*I am happy that you all lived and now safe. I have been through hurricane Andrew, Category 5+ ( They were unable to determine the accurate wind speeds so that the "+". It tore the families houses down to ruble. We ourselves nearly faced Irma in Tampa Bay but it struck in Naples. I have been through what you have near equal but we lost everything where you visited the island. The only thing different, we had quicker rescue responses than you all did. The truth of the matter, Neither you or I would want a category 5 upon anyone, it is a wrapth of pure evil. Unfortunately my parents summer home in Little Torch Key ( lower keys 26 miles from key West ) was destroyed with Irma as a cat 5 as well. Fortunately none of my family was there at that moment. The lower keys still has not been rebuilt, it still seems like a war zone* . *Living in Miami, First hand, I have been through everything from a tropical storm to every category of hurricane. I can easily tolerate a tropical storm to category 3 without a blink of a eye, but a category 4 and 5 are true evil and people should never take things for granted and appreciate life as these wraphs of evil could take everything a person has material to life in general. You know this first hand and thanks to your video, people could see the facts and seriousness of these powerful systems, thank you* !
@HearturMind7 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness thank your for sharing your experience. We love SMX and are heartbroken for all the horror and future difficulty they are going through. We found something cool that may help out folks there. If you know anyone who lost their home, maybe share this youtube with them. Aircrete Dome home. There are four workshops happening in the near future not far from SMX (Mexico and PHillipines and some other island) to learn how to build one. But I think if someone has some experience building they could do this with the plans from the company. We are in line to host a workshop but it is not til next year probably in September. These little homes can be built in only ten days total including sub floor and foundation for only about 3000.00 if you do a single, but multiple rooms of course is an option. Anyway, it is amazing how inexpensive and very few supplies or skill needed to build. We have been reaching out to people at our resort there (Oyster Bay Beach Club) to try to turn folks there on to this option to get a shelter up in very quick time with no heavy equipment needed. Good bless.
@michellesouthflorida96827 жыл бұрын
I think part of issue was Irma was still going to to us here in FL and hard for some planes or ships to get out there. 😢 I really think every celebrity should be pitching in to fix up the places they use as a playground!!!! Thank you for filming
@Bibi11927 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry. God bless
@raincitychamps7 жыл бұрын
Amazing VLog! 👍
@davidgau7 жыл бұрын
Man you did a great job on your video I live in Florida and haven't seen any of this on the news. Looks like you are one of the lucky ones who got out before Hurricane Marie
@zobry2xxx5 жыл бұрын
I'm heart broken! So many nice memories in this area
@petesessa20417 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you guys down there. We know you along with the other islanders/island are terrible shape. I wish there was more that we could do for everyone. I can't imagine the courage it must take to ration supplies, fend off looters, and wait for some kind of help. Keep us posted.
@peaceatlast82867 жыл бұрын
That's very heartbreaking 😓💔😓💔😓💔
@99LN7 жыл бұрын
Hi, your video is interesting because I was in Oyster Pond and I am also filming every day and we pretty much went through the same things in our videos: devastation, insecurity, population getting worried and angry, looonnggg wait for help from the government, gathering around cell spot, apartment next door burning, etc. The only difference is that I stayed and my daily videos are showing the incredible improvement after almost 3 weeks. I will edit everything in a few months and send it to you. I think my target for my last video is the return of water, which should take weeks in Oyster Pond. If you ever decide to come back, let me know, I will film your return in our beautiful island ;-)
@TAPPChannel7 жыл бұрын
Best wishes to all of you guys...
@navitanagassar45777 жыл бұрын
Really glad youre okay..sorry for the irma experience ...
@noelligh7 жыл бұрын
Well done mate , one of the good guys .
@brianpatterson18277 жыл бұрын
So sorry ={ I lived through Sandy and Irene in NYC & NJ but jeesh. Nothing like this.
@saleemlatif14467 жыл бұрын
good video 🌴🐎
@swaguilar_6 жыл бұрын
Awesome bro! Did you know your video was on 2017's year in review!?!? 😄 Someone in my comment sent me this link and I'm glad I could find the person who filmed this risky shot! 📷 I wish Google could have at least gave you credit for it! :)
@neilsadarangani14254 жыл бұрын
I went threw this whole storm it was unreal i was born there and lived there for ages
@neilsadarangani14254 жыл бұрын
I lived on the Dutch side
@BreBre11117 жыл бұрын
I'm so worried for you guys did you make it to New York😱...it would really be devastating to get caught in Maria as well prayers for you and your family🙏
@Chris-tj3bm7 жыл бұрын
Great video, I hope everything works out
@lovehearts16836 жыл бұрын
God comfort you and strengthen you!
@seethroughwalls7 жыл бұрын
Derek! That opening scene - wow! Did you make it back to NY or did you get stuck in Puerto Rico? Hope you did not have to go through one more storm in PR.
@RemyGumbs7 жыл бұрын
Nous avons la chance avec irma si avez reste comme luis 1995 alors la. Bon travail avec la video merci.
@irish327rose55 жыл бұрын
Thank you for confirming they'll only do as little as possible for us while they make themselves do better and also look charitable. It does figure cleanly. My prayers you are all well.
@huxll41557 жыл бұрын
Looters are worse than the actual storm
@nadinedumas75055 жыл бұрын
We have to be prepare we should be able to live a few day's on our owned after Irma I never received no help up to this day god bless them all I am prepare already stay safe
@manna7ful7 жыл бұрын
Hey DVD19-- you went to Puerto Rico which was hit bk-to-bk by Maria too! Did you fly there before that?? Then Maria has gone north
@CBDav7 жыл бұрын
That's the first good thing I've heard said about the red cross in decades.
@frequencyfluxfandango85047 жыл бұрын
I feel sorry for This guy who's obviously gone through SO much, Hurricane winds, flooding then fire...And somewhere in there is the Dangerous Looters armed with machetes' etc. around also ? You maybe live in a 'Nice' part of St Martin, OR are they not local folk ?? -But Yeh, He seems like he has a Strong Spirit and is trying to remain positive. Stay strong fella. ~Regards from the UK.
@jerry85g77 жыл бұрын
St.Martin will be back sooner then you all think.
@kevishader35616 жыл бұрын
Jerry 85g True it's a wealthy island and part of a wealthy country but the damage is uncomparable to any other hurricanes in the last 10 years
@otakumultifandom6 жыл бұрын
Same. After the 4th day is when we got water from officals. It was way too long if you ask me. Some people legit lost everything. couldn't go get water in the stores that stayed up. It was outrageous. I left with West Jet to Toronto then got a connection to NYC free.
@PhilippeBlaufoux7 жыл бұрын
Very true report. Respect!
@ramsesjsv5 жыл бұрын
You’re a brave man.The only thing I experienced was very little.But Maria ruined my entire life.(Yes i was in Puerto Rico in 2017)
@josephdunbar21057 жыл бұрын
So how do you feel now about your decision to stay in the path of the hurricane now?
@smokahontas997 жыл бұрын
Please come out with a part 2 of what happened when you went to PR
@francksalome16836 жыл бұрын
Hi Very impressive shooting ! Could I use some extract of your film ? I'm a french director, making a movie for a french NGO about the hurricane and how to deal with the situation after the departure of the "emergency team" such as the Red Cross. Because, in a certain way, the real problems emerge when the population is left alone, facing the reality of the hurricane : no jobs, no houses, no money. The NGO I'm working for is specialized is this particular form of help. I was in Saint-Martin at the beginning of october and I will come back I think, by the end of november, to see and film the first actions that have been set up there. Cordially yours.
@doopsoopdoop7 жыл бұрын
I'm so profoundly sorry that you haven't gotten the help you clearly need. What is happening in the carribean on US ground is NOT OKAY.
@piterverdao42726 жыл бұрын
Nossa incrível e vcs ainda ficaram meu Deus! De outra vez saiam
@gaelc136 жыл бұрын
Merci pour votre témoignage...
@frankrice53647 жыл бұрын
Alot of foot ball. Games and sports going on sad we are a sick nation
@dezertraider7 жыл бұрын
Frank ,They did this in February,LaVoy Finicom laid dead from a Mercenary ambush in OR., And all these folks gave a fuck about was Tom Brady deflated ball,Sick and Irresponsible to say the least!TY73s
@suchitaambavle54177 жыл бұрын
My siblings stay in SXM was so much worried and desperately wanted to know about them
@terr7777 жыл бұрын
Bless you and yours. How awful some people will add insult to injury. I'm really glad I donated to the Red Cross. Now tell me you got out of Puerto Rico!
@teermusk7 жыл бұрын
You getting out of P.R was a smart move
@Mike271884 жыл бұрын
Where was this filmed?
@cathyberroa79107 жыл бұрын
my sister lives in st maarten, thank God she is away on vacation
@myriammaldonado43237 жыл бұрын
WHERE IS THIS , WHAT NAME DE CITY, ? HOW IS TODAY OCT. 1?
@mustardseed3087 жыл бұрын
U got out if Puerto Rico just ahead of Maria. wow
@gisselacosta85537 жыл бұрын
You have to get together. Poor people. God help all thoese persons
@annapol70087 жыл бұрын
Sometimes is duficult to arrive everywhere
@taliban99906 жыл бұрын
I Miss My Island SxM I Love Yall💛😔
@entrepreneurialendeavors26137 жыл бұрын
Omg...when he said he's going to Puerto Rico I'm shaking my head like no, no, no don't go there!
@dschephigh17 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your troubles but it does take a while to organize supplies and help to start coming. I sure its frusterating.
@billcallahan93037 жыл бұрын
Well done young man! Thank you VERY MUCH! NOW, WHO ARE THE 38 ASSHOLES WHO GAVE THIS GUY A THUMBS DOWN AND WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO HELP OUT? ALLOW ME TO GUESS.....NOT A FUCKIN' THING?
@jeansmith13887 жыл бұрын
Bill Callahan
@maranatha87685 жыл бұрын
Years to fix yet years later your still going through it over and over again. Why would you do that to yourself?
@andrea65925 жыл бұрын
Who’s watching this in 2019
@vendarsr7 жыл бұрын
As a Master Carpenter with 30 yrs experiance this type of construction being placed where cat 5 hurricanes are known to land is a disgrace wood frame conventional roof all rip off in this wind Concrete roofs are much better the metal commercial buildings are a joke as well. They built their own failure all windows should have built in shutters. What a completely avoidable disaster