Floridians choosing not to leave 'hoping for the best' | Banfield

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has urged Florida residents in danger zones to leave Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall Wednesday evening. Floridians choosing not to evacuate join NewsNation's Ashleigh Banfield to discuss.
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[@oanna1221]

Toddler and baby.. she should be arrested for child neglect.

[@petejunebug]

Staying with young children is DISGUSTING

[@brandon7233]

Floridians who have lived here know that a 3 day tract is never correct and of course now it’s going to go more south and hit ft myers and Miami. News exaggerates. These things always wobble to the right.

[@barbieknight6761]

@@brandon7233- Until they don’t. There’s that saying “it’s better to be safe than sorry.” Why risk it when there are children in the scenario? Like, it’s our job to do our very best to keep our kids safe. Is doing nothing other than bunking up together in the same room doing their best as parents? Not so much. I live in an area that never ever had tornados……… until we did (in 2019) and when it happened, it literally flattened 1/3rd of my town. I will never take that warning for granted again. Not everyone gets a heads up, so take warnings seriously when they happen. Notice is a blessing.

[@BettyBoop111]

@@brandon7233 This one's never been seen before. A fifteen foot storm surge of raging water can tear a house apart. The debris left over from Helene will become air born missiles. Imagine trying to get to safety in the middle of that, with a toddler and an infant.

[@avalondreaming1433]

The one's who stay end up calling for help and then the rescue workers have to endanger their own lives to go out and try to save them. Stupid woman, her kids don't have a choice. At least send them to safety. 😢

[@Ann-eb8fo]

I wish I didn't watch this segment. All I will think of now is these two innocent kids being terrified as a beast of a storm rolls in.Being scared is the best of all the likely options that's coming.

[@brandon7233]

These things always wobble to the right. Now it’s going more south and ft myers and Miami are unprepared because of the news focused on Tampa

[@BettyBoop111]

@@brandon7233 It's 300 miles wide.

[@Rocketsman1794]

Can we get a follow up story to see how things worked out for these people in a couple days, would love to hear from them again.

[@rea8755]

Bloop, bloop, bloop gurgle

[@tahutira480]

😂😂cold-blooded!

[@annieruokayy]

Agreed, hope that do that!

[@ML-te6qv]

if you're able to leave why on earth stay and traumatize those children omg! newborn come on man

[@brandon7233]

Floridians know that a 3 day tract is always wrong. Now it’s going south. News is focused on Tampa when now it’s heading towards ft myers and Tampa.

[@marysmith3761]

Stupid, selfish, narcissistic people. It’s all about them. She doesn’t care if her kids die in this monster storm?…. My kids would be my first priority. What is her husband thinking?…

[@Asiablue]

There was a guy living on St. Helens who insisted on remaining in spite of it’s imminent eruption. It erupted. He is still there. Under a million tons of rock.

[@iamcedricpowell8051]

😂 you got me

[@susanwade4796]

😳 These people are not paying attention. Can't they see what's already happened. Complete buildings have been blown away. These people are delusional.

[@marysmith3761]

Really? Buildings have been blown away?

[@c-p1976]

I can't believe that woman is willing to put her children in that kind of danger. What kind of mother would do that!!!??? This is not a "normal" storm. This thing is massive and it's going to hit hard. Unreal. Get out while you still can!

[@beautifulwithbrains3096]

It cost to live some may can't afford it no support group

[@Ann-eb8fo]

There are free shelters and help if you cannot get there. There will be food also. The woman with kids is inexcusable. She is endangering their survival unnecessarily.

[@rea8755]

​@@beautifulwithbrains3096shutup we got free shelters every where MS. Alabama

[@paulchezkari6952]

Why? Why so stubborn??? Honestly, smh. Stupid is as stupid does, I guess. Don't ask for first responders to risk their lives for your stupidity.

[@cecep7477]

These ppl are delusional.

[@MsPrice-pn2py]

*Well this was the pre interview, let's see what the post interview will be* 🤷‍♀️

[@katrinagarrett9612]

👀 🍿

[@mollyringwerm9224]

Pride comes before the fall.

[@rosieb471]

Possible death wish

[@eller3452]

Better safe than sorry.

[@eller3452]

Ignorance is bliss.

[@leahansel4596]

The stupidity and arrogance is astonishing.

[@HappyCrone]

I hope no one gets hurt trying to save these people.

[@tamirenfisher702]

Can we check back in with these 4 people after the storm and see if they’re still alive?

[@laurayoung7862]

'Hopefully we get some sleep'....'we have hurricane proof windows'...'the thunder might scare the kids so we'll sleep in same room.' ...how, what, why, who tf are these people??? What don't you understand about 'you will die if you stay.' ?? My lord I will never fully grasp the mindset of the simple

[@annmariestinson1232]

They are ppl that believe they can endure, and have no consideration for others with them. I feel sorry for any children left with them. Remember to write your SSN on you body someplace!

[@lovewins-1]

Here I am, in the middle of watching this, and you cut it off. You should air the ENTIRE interview! It's very frustrating.

[@eslbrazilian]

This lady is delusional. She thinks she will have electricity and all normal stuff after that.

[@Enkarashaddam]

I wonder how many of these people will be around for the next interview

[@Ann-eb8fo]

I'm usually one for "mind your own business," but this woman has a toddler and an infant. That seems like endangering the welfare of a child. Those kids don't have a choice. I know the police all have a lot to do already but I genuinely fear for those kids . If she has a death wish,that should be her choice. How do we even know she is mentally competent? What kind of mother hears that a monster of a storm is barreling down on you and you have two little ones and you think *nah I'll be fine hope I can get some sleep* Ashley Banfield,its your show you should report this. IF she can even get cell service you know this is the kind of selfish a -hole that will be calling for rescue in the middle of 120 mph winds after the roof is blown off and the water is pouring in and no one can swim. STOP encouraging them and giving them attention.

[@hippiebits2071]

Very odd. It’s almost seems as if she is under the impression that the primary purpose of evacuating is to avoid the inconveniences that often follow these storms rather than the actual danger.

[@shuumai]

I hope to hear a follow up afterward.

[@BIPDSHAWAII]

Shame on these parents!!!!!

[@rainymctrixie1]

The mayor and weather people are trying to save your life.

[@stargater2892]

God have mercy on the kids. That woman didn't answer a question.

[@patr70]

I feel a bit ILL watching this. The Denial mechinism is so tremendously strong. 🥺 I am not exempt from this either.. I have many foolish things in my life. I pray these people will be OK ❤❤

[@Rocketsman1794]

This is what it must be like to talk to ghosts.

[@itchysheets1222]

Ugh. I hate this so much. I hate when people think they can outsmart nature

[@Pink_143_6]

The excuse “ I’ve been through a lot of these storms” is the next storm that could end it for them. Mother Nature is very unforgiving. I truly hope the best for them but we are fragile beings. A hurricane at this force you can’t control. I’m not so sure a hurricane proof window 🪟 may hold up when half your house has lifted off the ground and lands in another county 🫣

[@kten5350]

he's not leaving because he got so much attention for his tiktok! probably got sponsorships too

[@malley4747]

Wow these folks are on a different level of so many adjectives

[@Phoenix-J81]

No, what's "unfair" is staying, when you could leave and putting rescuers at risk to save your life. (That's for those that have the option to leave, I get that some don't have that choice.)

[@BettyBoop111]

Here, in Australia, if people refuse a mandatory evacuation order the police move in. These people endanger our emergency services.

[@angellal1989]

You all should be ashamed to highlight these people

[@hippiebits2071]

In fairness I think the interviews made a good point. Read into that what you will lol

[@ShaylaShar]

She looked scared. I dont believe she actually wanted to stay. Just my opinion. I wonder if her husband talked her into staying. Saying oh it will be alright. I honestly hate to say something like. Because i don't know them at all. But something just seemed off with her. I dont believe she wants her and her children to actually stay there. 🙏

[@hippiebits2071]

💯 thought the same thing. Unsure what’s going on with her but I’m not sure either of them are fit to be raising children. That may be harsh but there isn’t an excuse of this if they are in a mandatory evacuation zone.

[@colormebrave2231]

i hope they do a follow up with these people.

[@xraided559]

Sorry 2 say but if anything happens 2 them if they stay that's there fault

[@eslbrazilian]

At least get life jackets cause its not about food but about flooding

[@sweetelle1000]

These people will be the first ones bitching when they cant get rescued IF they survive. Putting the lives of rescue workers at risk just because your too dumb to leave is so selfish its unbelievable

[@syntheticsandwich190]

“Negative” more like realistic

[@jackblack3886]

I'm watching these interviews and thinking about the Perfect Storm movie.

[@SkepticalChris]

Well if those hurricane proof windows don't work, I'm sure they can get a refund at Home Depot.

[@heavencantwait1218]

Hurricane proof windows aren’t telephone pole proof, tree proof or building proof how ignorant this young couple is ..

[@eller3452]

Hurricane proof probably means that they will hold up in a hurricane 50% of the time. This is no ordinary hurricane. This is a shit kicker, MONSTER, global warming, new age kind of a hurricane like we've never seen before. Ignorance is bliss, I guess.

[@laara1426]

Stupid . Stupid . Stupid. Too bad the department of family services in FLorida are pretty lax on protecting children .

[@heytam7162]

I worry for all of them put particularly the Mum & little ones. Can’t help wonder why they chose to stay? Husband? The windows might be hurricane proof but what about flying fridge proof?

[@angellal1989]

Dude stop talking 👄 if you don't have the facts 💯 this interview is just awful and horrible

[@chezzachezza7325]

Rip 🙏 to you all 😢

[@keithbperrin9633]

I cannot belive it. Staying there is like staying in a burning building hoping for the fire to go out

[@chloesbigadventure]

Those of you who stay are selfish AF....Our governor has said LEAVE!!! You put first responders in danger....SMH

[@BettyBoop111]

These people think that the worst that could happen is they lose power. I have seen storms like this. One, wiped out 70% of the houses, leaving 41,000 people homeless in a city of 47,000. (Darwin). No water, no electricity, no sewage. Death everywhere. The remaining people weer evacuated afterwards for health reasons. Another time, in another city, I looked up at a light-post, and at the very top was a plaque, saying, 'Flood levels, 1948'. Water is not still water in cyclones and hurricanes, it is a raging torrent, rapids. People do not survive in such water.

[@jenette16]

You can lead a horse to water but ya cant make them drink mentality

[@Bookworm214-y3d]

Why am i so genuinely terrified for them?!

[@luchorios5663]

dude, north carolina is alot farther inland than where youre at....that things gonna erase everything in its path ....trust me

[@loribagley3484]

I am sorry these folk aren’t dealing with reality

[@Saturnbanana2]

Omg get out. Those babies . No.🤦‍♀️😞

[@rainymctrixie1]

Does anyone know if the woman she interviewed in Tampa during Helene lived. The 60 year old named Terry. If so does she still have a house?

[@malley4747]

And the reporter asks: where’s your head at???? I think it’s quite obvious🙈

[@melissareece8656]

Why do I feel like Lily hasnt been thru a hurricane before and didnt have much say with hubby about evacuating. Hun..."thunder" is the least scary thing your 3 yr old will hear. Also, doubt those hurricane windows are gonna stop a refrigerator being hurled thru them at 160 mph.

[@katebrown1514]

please follow up with Erin & her young family. interested in knowing the outcome of their choices. And I hope Erin is right, that her toddler & newborn can give their support to the adult parents during the storm... yeah, right.

[@johnsolberg5611]

Weather weapons being used before elections

[@Nutz2U2Ok]

LOL

[@SuhCar]

They can go to shelter! But they don't!

[@SenoraSenora-u4x]

Whats on that guys wall?🚨

[@elisabethak9502]

Neither one of them sounds confident.

[@mikeolsze6776]

Future Darwin Awardee's ! 😮

[@BettyBoop111]

Agree!

[@wecome2slay224]

Due to inflation & some people living pay check to pay check they simply can’t afford to leave 😢I’m praying for my family & friends living in Florida 🙏

[@kten5350]

i think it's really negative to ask why people aren't leaving when experts are saying there is a fire in the building" 🤔🙄 what lol? I feel like dying or living in you're attic for weeks without food and electricity is way more negative.

[@annieruokayy]

I just watched a video of a mother who lost her parents and 7 year old son Micah. To hear her say her son was calling Jesus before he died is heart breaking. I would never ever stay. That video had me in tears. God bless all ❤️

[@luzrivera1353]

Flooded areas or near the cost of water you should evacuate. Seen it so many times.

[@tamirenfisher702]

They’re just trying to save your life.

[@hippiebits2071]

The audacity!!!

[@atheodore5512]

Are these people going to write their names in sharpie?

[@hippiebits2071]

Crayon would be my guess

[@kten5350]

feel bad for me. give me attention but don't give me TOO much attention where I feel uncomfortable.

[@suzypos4571]

Always take care of family first ❤😢❤

[@robtangent4664]

How come nobody asked the woman at the bottom left any questions?

[@oanna1221]

Crazy not to leave millibars fluctuate between 902 and 848. Lower number worse the storm. Hope he has hilton close by. 2 blocks...

[@rosieb471]

Get to a high rise. Camp out in the hallway on an upper floor.

[@Ayla_3.3]

The judgement towards the mom is DISGUSTING. There could be dozens of reasons why they cant leave to safety!

[@BettyBoop111]

And if they all die?

[@hippiebits2071]

Oh that is just bunk . There are local evacuation shelters throughout the counties anticipated to be at extreme risk.

[@dawnturner7055]

Cps needs to be called on that unfit mother!...how dare you!!

[@tinalaplaca6638]

home is your safety shelter....l know what that means

[@chunk000]

People from Florida are stubborn? Noooo!!

[@tigerlilyblooming]

4 the hard way

[@khaleesit6443]

Leeeeeeeeeeeaveeee

[@mscarolynnigro]

Well for what it's worth the lady with the kids is in Jacksonville - which is in the eastern coast of FLA . They wont get the worst of it .

[@annmariestinson1232]

To.those staying in place in Tampa Florida: please remember to write your SSN on your arm in perminate marker so.if the worst happens, they can identify your body. For the lady, you should have gotten your family out and forget the bloody internet fame.

[@mark6000]

now is not a time to be soft Matt. you got dirty water coming your way to swim in. not good on the skin to be soaking in that.

[@Chris-lh7wj]

I don’t know all of their personal circumstances, but as long as they’re at least a couple miles from the coast, don’t have big trees or limbs hanging over their home, and have couple weeks of food and supplies, they will be fine. I’ve been through some horrific hurricanes in the panhandle with small children, including cat 5 Michael a few years ago, but I have hurricane windows and shutters, a generac, and am 5 miles from the shore. I used to do evacuations, but after sitting in traffic for 8 hours for an overpriced hotel room, I decided to invest in a generator and took a few basic precautions to honker down instead, and have been fine ever since.

[@BettyBoop111]

As if loss of power is their worst concern. What about all the debris from Helene, laying around, just ready to be air born. What about a raging torrent of a 15 foot storm surge. These sort of storms tear houses apart.

[@brianboeing9799]

Loud Thunder, sleep through it, 😂😂😂😂😂😂 How thick Stupid

[@bruholojist3276]

stay and wish for the best guys. its too late now anyway.

[@dianegarner2590]

This time luck may run out

[@joshortega2231]

It’s predicted to be downgrade to a Cat 3 by the time it makes landfall. Floridians are nuts but they know ‘Canes.

[@heavencantwait1218]

True 110 mph winds but the storm surge is still going to be high

[@BettyBoop111]

What about all the air born missiles? What about the raging torrent storm surge of 15 feet.

[@ricksiegel6809]

The mayor said the same with Covid she did a curfew that was challenged of course she did seem to have a problem after Bucs won the SB going to the boat parade kissing Brady Mmmm Ring There are those who cant leave and telling them they will die is so irresponsible