Mobile home resident recalls riding Ian out in a pickup

Sandra Wood discusses how she originally thought to ride Ian out at home and her harrowing moments waiting in a pickup truck for the storm to end. Then she discusses with Fox 4's Chris Shaw about how the mobile home community is helping one another cope.

[@michyd7981]

So emotional listening to this lady. Just because you're in a mobile home, does not mean you're not AS important as anyone else. You ARE!! That broke my heart.

[@autumnwest1496]

Exactly I'm in tears 😢. My mom lives near fort myers she is incredibly lucky . Safe and unharmed house still intact. my heart is broken for all the victims of Ian..God bless them all ..rest in heaven for those who weren't able to make it out of this nightmare 🥺🙏

[@kristenmorgensternmusic]

Agree a home is a home

[@sylviarivas741]

Put listen evacuate

[@janellepolley4808]

I totally agree

[@celestecarrera2963]

People should listen to the warnings…

[@sandradibiaso7316]

She said she lost her roof but other people had it worse. She is so humble. She is remarkable.

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

Mobile home parks are lovely communities, as this one clearly is too. And this woman is resilient and very very lovely too.

[@cherylkoski7184]

Not all mobile home parks are lovely.

[@beckyhizer1720]

They are very nice there. Their community trailers for the retired people to live there. They aren't like the ones that look awful. They have alot of them down south Florida.

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

​@@cherylkoski7184 neither are All neighborhoods, apartments, condos, etc;);)

[@mdzmdz7329]

In the darkest hour the unity in the community is so beautiful.

[@doneliatonk7946]

to see the salt of the earth survive makes me feel joy

[@hersheyssmith2104]

This is one of the reasons why we all have to be grateful always of what we have and appreciate everything around us because not all people have what we have. Thank God this lady are safe as well as her son and their 2 precious dogs.

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Praise the Lord they lived and found safety. Great to hear everyone helping each other out. Prayers will continue to be answered. 🙏

[@MrJking065]

The coverage from this station has been excellent. Praying for the ones who have suffered. And the ones who have died.

[@TheScouser1234]

God help these people avd others may they RIP

[@michaelhudecek2778]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mayrablanco2013]

I'm so emotional listening to her . . . not only scary, but so so sad. This is really like a bomb went off. This storm was so strong and with so much water. I pray for everyone going through these hard times!

[@elizabeththompson415]

Very compassionate report. God bless, restore, replenish and renew, hope, strength, wellbeing and necessities to these people!

[@lindycarimbocas1039]

You can hear the pain in her voice. Her heart goes out for her neighbours. Who feels it knows it. It's only God yes. 🙏

[@rochellet1333]

Bless her heart. Her testimony is powerful!

[@lornagriffith8590]

Everybody is helping each other. That is caring and kindness. So good!

[@AFAskygoddess]

That poor family. I road out the hurricane alone is a sturdy, concrete block house with aluminum panels over my windows and I was scared to death. Can't begin to imagine the fear they felt in that pickup truck.

[@Miafunfactory]

Ian crushed concrete...i feel you tho Cat 5 giveth not a f**(

[@cleohall6775]

Good afternoon, I am in the Bahamas and we went through hurricane Dorian a cat 5 hurricane. Praying that you all will not get discouraged or loss hope. You can get through this. Things can be replaced not your life. I am praying for Floridians recovery🙏🏾🙌🏾🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

[@rlace356]

@CleoHall Sounds like you have walked that same path...your compassion is a beautiful thing.💕

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thank-you so much for your good words. Hope things have gotten better for you as well!

[@ginagina5452]

Incredible story, bless her heart. Hope she never has to endure something like that again. Glad she made it.

[@jamieabiodun272]

Amen! Yes!

[@leanneadams2549]

That’s great that neighbors helping neighbors !! I’d be afraid if I had to rely on my neighbors and I live in Jacksonville!!!! This is refreshing to see in a world full of selfish and lazy people !!!!

[@Josh_D78]

That was a smart move that saved them and their truck

[@pbardon3965]

Ft Myers you are incredible and we love you. You have each other and that’s all you need. You watch you will come back strong!!!

[@Allibehr1]

I feel so bad for these people. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@marciaolson4878]

God has walked with you all! Great blessings indeed!

[@glorifiedmama7632]

Such a sad but beautiful story of hope. She speaks the truth. People who don't have much always help one another with the little they have. They stand together and share even when it is their last.

[@lindafettig3431]

GOD Bless you Mary and I hope someone helps to fix your truck so you're able to make money I know you need.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@a.jlondon9039]

Thankfully they survived. Sending Love & Prayers from 🇨🇦

[@jennifershields2911]

Praying for that area from Arizona

[@SkyAcre]

Amazing, good good people, hard to imagine being in that exact situation

[@roseherrera7649]

God bless you Sandra and all your nieghbors suffering together god watched over you and shielded you with his protection, as well as filled your hearts with his Holy Spirit so that y’all are able to come together and lift each other up through these times! Love and prayers down here in poth Texas!

[@fogums]

God bless Sandra, her family and everyone affected by this devastating storm. Glad to hear everyone’s pitching in - it restores your faith in humanity.

[@LillianArch]

I’m so glad they found that high enough driveway!!

[@transformed1444]

like she said, what gives her hope is each other in their area helping one another, feel so sad for the people that are all alone

[@CShalom988]

America one of the few countries that everyone comes together at hard times God bless everyone

[@robbieogle8622]

Ive never had that experience in the U.S.

[@RickGTI2019]

Strong community, stronger people. God bliss them all ! ✝️

[@3959tasha]

This storey is so gutt wrenching for this women. God's Blessing's❗She's ALIVE❗

[@debra-annkretschmer3270]

God blessed you Maam.

[@angeleason3804]

Yes she so right some people don't think about others thank God you and ur family made it in that truck ..thank you Jesus watch over everyone and let them keep that hope all things are possible keep positive

[@idontlikeevilpeople2114]

Bless her❤

[@carolirene49]

what a lovely woman. i ask that every human drop their judgements (proving you have them) and open your hearts to send these human beings your love. It's in there, share it unconditionally. They need that right now. (and so do YOU)

[@BSU55]

Carol, is that what you think Donald Trump and his supporters have been doing, for the last 15 years ?

[@pureamerican100]

@@BSU55 Yes. Trump has donated much to the relief. How much have you donated? Nothing! Oh, I see.

[@krissykrupski4973]

You can’t eat love.

[@ettaplace6716]

Same thing happened to my sister and I in a hurricane in Texas ! !Thank god for someone’s driveway ….

[@nidialuccioni4476]

That Was So Scary Florida Looks Like A War Zone After Hurricane Ian Long Recovery For Every Community Stay Safe Everyone

[@ruthdanielson919]

So very thankful you and everyone survived. G~d bless.

[@milli6415]

IT IS GOOD TO HEAR SOMEONE BEING GRATEFUL AND GIVING ALMIGHTY GOD THANKS.

[@b.visconti1765]

You did the best you could and in doing so saved everybody!! Bless you

[@everyone2975]

Wow! Amazing testimony to the importance of community. So sorry these good people are going through this.

[@sharibailey2148]

My deepest sympathy to the families of the tragic event! You all are very special and should be treated just as fair as the rich!

[@LianneHutcheson]

Florida has some resilient and amazing residents and newscasters!! Way to help Chris!!!! ❤

[@Hamigal]

To the many who do not get it. These people were told by the news and weather forecasters that the hurracaine was going to go quite far North of them. The storm wobbled bobbled and took that sharp right. These folks do not deserve this hell.

[@juliaweber212]

Exactly

[@gowest5145]

Same thing happened in Hurricane Charley 18 years ago, the people here knew this could happen yet they still stayed. Bottomline it that it is your responsiblity, you are the one near the hurricane. It doesn't matter what the forecasters are saying. You are the one that has to make the decision to leave. Hurricane Charley was also forecast to go into Tampa but it made the same right turn this one did.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Amen!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

@@gowest5145 troll

[@tammytilley6051]

Home is where you make it , mobile home / apartment/ modular home / a house .. they all are prone to devastation after a storm

[@elainehendrix8788]

God bless those people in Ftmyers, Florida! 🙏😩😭

[@Sissy317]

Praise God your family is okay. Sending love your way. ❤❤❤❤

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Amazing, wonderful human spirit! "We help each other"...beautiful words & deeds

[@CanadianDrifter777]

Heart warming story. Good, unscripted interview. Nice, sensitive, journalism. Prayers to everyone affected by the hurricane. God Bless you all

[@karinabrampt1556]

Thank God. 🙏 Amen.

[@sharonward5637]

Amen☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹Thank God.

[@pbayer773]

Wonderful people ❤

[@katherinehayes9110]

God bless and help ALL affected by this hurricane!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you

[@marybethkrol7361]

Just so heartbroken for everyone. Praise God she is alive! I cannot even fathom the fear she went through.

[@debragarcia7303]

God bless you ma'am!!! I'm so happy to hear you all are alive and well... May God be your strength and help everyone rebuild once again and keep your spirits up don't lose Hope God is with you all!!! My prayers are for all people that were affected by hurricane Ian!!!🙏🙌🙏💜😓💔😓❤️🙏💙🥰

[@litbien8099]

Bravery with a special truck, and giving thanks, sharing.

[@bluezinnia847]

Very nice news, thank you for helping to give us hope:)))

[@bonnieosborn1909]

Godbless everyone involved I pray all the time. I'm so sorry. Very nice all helping each other.

[@h.e.nfarms2292]

stellar coverage 👏

[@angeliastuart5555]

She is the only one who says thank God that she is alive she is blessed and highly favored

[@todaynow1563]

My heart goes out to the woman having to recount the details of rising water and all they could do is sit there in a truck.

[@mariarowell4772]

Praying for all the families god bless you all much love 💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kathymanley8711]

Sending prayers from Nebraska 🙏🙏

[@bernadettealmeida2847]

God bless those people how strong,courage and faith of God ,no one knew , May Holy Spirit wings cover and hold those people. Staying helping watch over one another that are there you all will make it keep the Faith, 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@janicedekker3743]

So sorry your strong & prayers for recovery.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@scottmeredith8409]

God bless them all, tears flowing from this ladies raw emotion say it all, I'm shedding tears for her.

[@Tammy121111]

I'M PRAYING FOR EVERYONE THERES TOO

[@lesliemande5383]

Please look into Kansas Drive in Fort Myers still does not have electricity or water. This little development is surround by homes that have electricity and water. Please outreach some one to help them.

[@debraclark7617]

Thank you Lord for saving that family.

[@Cgh432]

So happy they all got out ....don't worry Darling Fema is going to help you get back on your feet ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Praying for everyone there. Ive been through hurricanes....

[@Honestandtruth]

Nothing else is more important than Life....... be Great Full To Be Alive 👍❤️☮️

[@wandaskeens4518]

This was a sad report yes …. But with a beautiful people and community that know what life is about. A caring community that actually support and are willing to help each other out. Caring about your neighbor is where a great place to reside starts. God bless.

[@CWA69143]

Gallery furniture has been taking donations from Texans to help Floridians you are not alone everyone is trying to pitch in but gallery furniture has big truck's to bring in deliveries and sending worker's to help!!!

[@verareiki9263]

I think insurance companies is going to stop ensuring trailer houses.

[@stephaniespc]

😢😢😢😢 so glad her and her puppies are ok

[@ktng3176]

Her husband and son too 🤠

[@janc.2626]

Makes me proud to be an American!

[@lindylou3519]

In disasters, most communities help each other out everywhere, not just FL.

[@pamelascott5350]

Lady.....the Lord sure was looking after you. Then, now and always. Hope you didn't lose a lot. Least you've got each other. Keep on keeping on. I will be praying for you. Love y'all much. See ya.

[@patriciaguenzler9150]

I would have been outta there even if it was a tornado 🌪️ why did they put themselves in danger

[@annaclaire9927]

Bless her

[@angeladomann-bolduc5077]

God granted this family mercy. Praying for all victims of Hurricane Ian. May God Continue To Bless All Victims. 🧡

[@NanaPat55]

So very heart breaking😞Thank you God for protecting them 🙏

[@alexanderthegreat9601]

People helping each other is rare in Florida

[@donnawatson845]

Wish I had a million bucks...I'd help them all. Bless you sweetheart

[@crystalmasters8582]

I love you guys wish I could hug Sandra. It’s ok to live in a trailer you are beautiful valuable and amazing. The truck will come through and it will be one more piece toward safety for everyone there 🙏🏽

[@bernadettealmeida2847]

Thank you

[@kaiballington55]

When they say evacuate, they mean it. So sorry they went through this…

[@follysurfangel99Jess]

Thank God they are ok

[@janellepolley4808]

God bless you all.

[@KC-ft4th]

God Bless you!

[@toryberch]

Sandra sending you a big hug 🤗

[@doneliatonk7946]

to witness the survival of the salt of the earth is joyful

[@dawns4641]

Why didn’t people leave? It’s an awful scary lesson to learn.

[@ktng3176]

Maybe they don't have a place to go...

[@gowest5145]

A little less than 2 more months of hurricane season left

[@alexajanell3630]

I can't believe that they didn't try & make a run for it! But, I'm glad that they made it thru tho. Prayers for everyone in Florida

[@wt3447]

Lucky you. God bless.

[@HappyOne2017]

So scary. Thank God they survived 🙏

[@eamonnsiocain6454]

Probably the only idiot in a pick-up to survive.

[@JackSchytt]

Evacuation is not an easy decision. Most damage is where the eye comes ashore.