Riding out Hurricane Milton 🌀House Boarded Up! Full Lockdown Mode

[@m.g.540]

Shovelling snow doesn't seem so bad anymore compared to hurricanes, good luck!

[@hellomyfriends9740]

Until its below 30

[@clubssc5092]

Amen man

[@thomasfletcher760]

dealt with snow with temps below -30 in Idaho

[@gerbil7771]

​@@hellomyfriends9740 Then it's 30 below, not a big deal.

[@easton_F350]

Can say the same even in -20 as my case garden tractor heats my legs with the engine

[@greasee.monkey7224]

I can't imagine having to weather two hurricanes back to back and still put out quality content, run a business and do it all gracefully. You and Lauren are a great team. I'll be sending prayers up for all of you down there. Stay safe!!

[@yohan50111]

I am 63 years old, as far as I can remember, two major hurricanes back to back within weeks of each other is epic to me!!!

[@kymw7833]

Ray watching from here in Adelaide sth Australia as you storm proof your home is mind blowing yet you all seem to just except its life in Florida and surrounds. Hang on tight Mate Kym Adelaide

[@MazichMusic]

Stay safe Family Unit!

[@Duckologist101]

@@yohan50111 Happened to us in 2020. Hurricane Laura followed shortly by hurricane Delta. My pallet of roofing material to replace my roofs from Laura was in the driveway awaiting install when hurricane Delta came and tore off more of the old shingles.

[@JMilly84]

We had 3 in Orlando in 2004

[@EXOWill]

God Bless the people of Florida

[@LumpyFPV]

Ain't no one prepared like Rainman. 🙏🏼 Good luck my dude. 💜

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Real smart the way those get mounted!

[@tman1990]

At least he keeps the Hurricane screws in the studs so he doesn't have to keep looking for screws when he needs to put the hurricane shields.

[@rickcreel9557]

The Silverado !!

[@bradkay4794]

@@tman1990 There are several ways to mount them. One has the mounts embedded in the wall. Hang the panel, spin on a wingnut, and you're done. It's super convenient but I don't like the appearance of the screw part sticking out all year long. Mine are like Ray's but I take the screws completely out when removing the panels.

[@randywl8925]

Wow, that's preparedness if I ever saw it. I'm appreciating my soggy, breezy Oregon Coast even more after watching this. Good luck guys.

[@paulsmith9198]

Thanks for the inside view of storm prep. Stay safe.

[@jameswichman7189]

Good Luck and God Bless You Great Folks…..

[@davehayden29]

Stay safe Ray, you and family. This guy been following you since the dealership

[@tman1990]

I’ve been a follower since covid and it has been really been a learning experience. I think But please stay safe and please keep that dark sense of humor.

[@ab2230]

^^ same -- i miss that passive aggressive hourly tech at the dealership: we all grow up and have that past though

[@EmeliaNevaehSaniyao]

fixmyproperty AI fixes this. Riding out Hurricane Milton

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Stay dry Family Unit .😊

[@DavidSprings]

Start a new tradition -- spray paint the name of the hurricane on the panels each time you put them up. It gives you a chance to walk down Memory Lane and reminisce about all of your storm life together, and it makes it easier to line up the panels each time you add to them :) Be safe!

[@TremaineLea]

Related thought, spray paint each set a different colour so it's easier to keep track of where they go on the house.

[@Streamer687]

@@TremaineLea with a small Color Tag (1 inch square box) under the window?

[@terriesprague4179]

Stay safe guys!! Love those panels!!!

[@Ham68229]

I'm sure they already have them "tagged" as to which is which and where. But, yes, they should repaint them... I mean, if they evacuate, rescuers will see this and think someone is inside and time will be wasted for the rescuers. Possible lawsuit as well.

[@BATTLECATT00]

Yeah, Kind of like a flag marker they use to do in WWII for fighter planes when they take one down, except with Hurricane names..

[@ironhead3903]

Prayers for all you down there in Florida, stay safe!

[@cranefly23]

I live close to the North Sea coast here in Norfolk, U.K. Over years there have been some pretty bad storm tide surges here. Before I retired, I was a member of one of the Emergency Services, so I have first-hand experience of what they can do - and our storms are nothing compared to your hurricanes. You’ve both worked so hard on your new business. I sincerely hope your home and the shop survive unscathed, but whatever happens to them, stay safe. I appreciate the potential difficulties with communications, but I will be watching out for updates when you are able - just to know that your family is safe. Very best wishes from one of your many British fans.

[@JohntheGrumpy]

Amen to that, I'll be praying for you all over there,

[@randy521]

Well said

[@pqsaservices]

We are praying for you guys! May you be kept safe and that your shop is still standing tomorrow! God Bless you! Jonathan.

[@rbrowntn1]

I left Florida for Tornado country and seeing you put up the galvanized panels brought back unpleasant flashbacks - but they ARE effective.

[@charley95sheridan44]

As fast as tornado's appear there's no time to prepare and ya just have to hit the deck.

[@zenithperigee7442]

@@charley95sheridan44 , yes, we've had several just randomly pop up over the years but a few yrs ago we had one come through here that fortunately stopped ~1 mile from me. I could see the upper funnel where it connects to the swirling clouds. It is definitely a unique sound that you don't forget. People chase these things professional or amateur with almost reckless abandon but when you don't know if in seconds of minutes it's going to come your way, destroy your home, injure/kill you or your loved ones, it's a rather terrifying reality. There was a "warning" on television for about an hour give or take. But nothing was unusual, I happened to be brushing my teeth and the lights flickered a few times and went out. This was unusual and I heard wind stirring, it was a bit confusing so I go to the front door, open it and there I see it.... I could hear that unique wind sound and damage being done in the distance. Then I saw what I'd call a "ghost tornado" emerge from the junction across the way, it was just "coming down the street", spinning with light dust and debris it was carrying about ~50 feet up. I just said "No! It has to go...." It reached the cross street and just vanished, dropping the debris and the large storm started to go quiet. There was a blast of wind and downpour and then trickle rain. The Fire Dept., could be heard in the distance being dispatched. There are usually about 5 ways in/out of here but all were blocked except one. My Family called and tried to get to me but they were on the other sides of debris, said it looked like a "warzone" with trees, power poles snapped blocking streets. Thankfully we still had water but power was down for a week. Eventually some local folks from Churches began making their way into the neighborhood with food and other supplies. The crazy thing is, that storm picked up and dropped down several times doing damage over a 40 mile stretch. There hadn't been one here like it in nearly 100 yrs, it was categorized based upon the "damage" it had done, at ~137mph.... There had been some vehicles overturned, some brick structures damaged/destroyed. Sadly one person died when a tree fell on his car. I know it was more localized but they actually did a great job at clearing and restoration. Far better than what people are experiencing with FEMA after Helene.... If it weren't for the volunteers, who knows what peril people would be in.

[@francijd]

Bro, I love that you're taking care of your family, your property and youself. I went through Camille when I was a kid and we learned the true power of a hurricane - thank God you recognize that in the end wind and water always wins. Good luck, stay safe and thanks for knowing (and teaching) what's important.

[@robertnichols2283]

“It’s pretty cold” Spoken as a true Floridian

[@zenithperigee7442]

@robertnichols2283, my beloved Mother...I miss her so much, she used to travel to FL to work some and she would wear shorts/t-shirt etc., whilst some Floridians were walking around in sweaters like "Hun you're gonna catch a cold in those shorts...." Yet it'd be like 70+ degrees out, lol. For us "cold" starts in the 50's to low 60's.

[@robertnichols2283]

@@zenithperigee7442 I now live in Fort Wayne IN, and I definitely agree with you

[@Megatron995]

@@zenithperigee7442 The first winter I was in Florida I caught a cold in 68F going out right after a shower. I had gotten used to the heat sooner than I expected!

[@indastu]

Right 😂 it’s gonna drop to 30 degrees Fahrenheit here in Utah this week and I can’t be any more excited. I wonder the temp in this video for Lauren to say it’s chilly and cold although everyone acclimates to their climates

[@thedutchhuman]

You must be glad that you have a house made of stone instead of a wooden house...Good that you are prepared, good luck!

[@CedroCron]

Be safe, I wish you guys all the best. Prayers sent for you and your family and I'll keep sending them till hurricane season is over. Take care, we need you guys!

[@scotts4125]

Wishing you guys the best from NW Broward. Spend some YT money in the future on a standby gen with an auto transfer switch and hurricane windows. I've done the panels before. Storage sucks. In my previous house we had hurricane nets. They come down at an angle to deflect anything. You can see through them which I like better than the panels. This house has hurricane glass and I have a 22KW standby gen that runs on natural gas. It powers the entire house automatically. Been through enough of these I wanted the least amount of prep. Being without electricity for almost 2 weeks changes your perspective on things. I lived through everyone of them in So. Fl. never left for any of them. Andrew and Katrina were the bad ones in my area. Milton might be worse than both of those.

[@lindsaydale3246]

Hi Ray, greetings from Australia and stay safe! I lived in Rockhampton (on the Tropic of Capricorn or a few years and had the eye of a Cat 3 cyclone go over the house. It was a two storey double brick house and we sheltered in the lower part of the house with mattresses stuffed in the stairwell in case we lost the top storey. When the eye went over we went outside and watched the clouds circle for the 30mins that the eye took to pass over. Could hear the roar of the wind as the eye wall approached and went and sheltered for a couple more hours. During the second half of the cyclone, the shed next door blew apart and a price of metal was embedded through an electricicity pole. A friend’s house was picked up and moved six inches on the stumps. The area we lived in was sheltered behind a 2000ft mountain so we were protected from the worst of it.

[@StevenDaugherty-uo5cs]

Wishing everyone well from here in Thailand. We're dealing with some floding up North in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai here. While you're moving cars we're moving elephants. Mother Nature is always large and in charge. Give her plenty of respect.

[@donnadoriand7324]

Our prayers are with you 🙏

[@ltp9019]

I keep betting on volcanos for the 'win' but I never get the whole tamale. Ah well...I just want the earth to cool down *a little*. :D All y'all stay as safe as possible! Ray, if you truly need to bug-out, I'm sure my hubby and I can find some room for y'all with us in Tallahassee. (He follows your channel too, so like, Hi hubby! LOL...I volunteered "us")

[@l.mcmanus3983]

You are sensible and have a great sense of humour, that’s why I enjoy your videos. Best of luck with the storm. I will be thinking of you all this week.

[@qplate]

Hope you and your family keep safe from the Hurricane, our thought's are with you.

[@kromaine13]

Be safe. Thank you for helping your neighbors, you are a good man.

[@kenbone9061]

Living in Australia, we don't know what you're going through. Keep safe and hopefully all goes well. Take care.

[@willrichardson1889]

Stay safe Ray and family. Let everyone know that y’all made it through the hurricane unscathed and no damage

[@stephenmanning1553]

I love watching capable people doing their best to ensure the best result of a really bad situation. After 40+ years as a Volunteer Fire and Rescue guy I see the results of people who don't give a shit and then EXPECT others to fix their problems. I wish you the VERY best for the next 48 hours and look foreword to your "after" videos. Lots of love to you both and your family and of course MOST IMPORTANT .... THE DOG.

[@pokefan5022]

Stay safe. When I saw the path of the storm, first thing I did was think about you and your family. Path takes the eye right over me, but I’m in northeast Polk county. It will weaken a bit before hitting me. When you get internet back, let us know you’re ok.

[@davidpringle6928]

stay safe man look after family all other thing dont matter all that can be replaced

[@smarouchoc7300]

"...click..." 🤣 Best of luck Ray to you and yours.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great to see you Ray and Wife Unit You and your Family be safe appreciate the entertaining Content And you bringing Us Along Bro 3:44 @Rainman Ray's Repairs @Wife Unit

[@andyny29]

With this storm, you may have to bolt those panels on, Ray!😮

[@Robert-lr3wr]

Looking forward to seeing you the next couple of days

[@bobnoblesjr.465]

Prayers that you, your family, and crew make it through safely.

[@Logicislost81]

I'll be thinking about you guys. Sending good will your way. Stay safe

[@wolfpreist]

good luck, stay safe and keep ya'lls head down Ray.

[@sentinel7360]

A mans home is his Castle, kinda literally in this case. Wishing the best of luck to you Ray!

[@dpark189]

God speed ray, wishing you and your family the best.

[@maybelater16645]

Such a smart way to protect you're home and family, light weight easy to store panels and pre set anchors and fasteners. Be safe and well you all.

[@bradkay4794]

You know Ray didn't invent this right?

[@mrbigg1776]

Be safe hopeing everyone in the path of this storm is safe 😢 I'm not religious but I'll be praying for everyone

[@hot_wheelz]

Stay safe Ray, Lauren and kiddos!

[@gutsngorrrr]

Hope you guys decided to evacuate, as it looks like it's coming further south, more across your area. Keep safe our thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone else effected by this hurricane.

[@brerobsym]

Take care all. Nice to see you as prepared as you can be. Only so much you can do, but doing it is a must!

[@tedmitchell226]

Nice to see you post today, Milton leave Ray and Family alone. I hope you're far enough from the ocean and storm surge, Praying for the best. Okay gonna check on get swamped because he has much more to do, he catches gators and must stay to keep a perimeter check especially on his crockodile's plus he has to secure the snakes due too how venomous they are, he does fish and wildlife for the villages complexes, you can figure out how to catch an alligator by watching him but you need 2 people for that

[@jonathanfleenor8024]

Ray, you guys stay safe in this blasted storm, will be praying for all of you!!

[@five0pd310]

My house will be praying for all of you. Be safe and we'll see ya on the backside of the storm.

[@john_in_phoenix]

This is so familiar to me from living in Fort Lauderdale. I don't miss it. Praying for you and your family! If people get bent out of shape about the writing, you could buy multiple colors of spay paint and color code your storm shutters. Them just put a small dot of paint in the corner of each window.

[@RaithUK]

Good luck Ray, keep us updated ay! Wishing you and your family all the best.

[@Lou2024-b8j]

Scary part is not knowing how bad Milton will be. Really got me when you mentioned about your shop maybe not surviving the storm. Been seeing vids of some of the damage Helene did in the areas it hit.. Almost unreal..and now this storm. Feel for all people impacted...gotta be a nightmare. Wish you all the best. Stay safe

[@felixhousecat2566]

I'm praying for you guys. May the lord be with you during this bad storm.

[@bradkay4794]

The Lord sent this storm to Ray. It would be polite of him to hang around and see all the work he's created for Ray. I imagine Ray makes more wrenching than making videos.

[@timharris8160]

Batten down the hatches. Good luck

[@Gunnr1236]

I commented on Wife Unit's video a bit earlier, with the shop load out. A LOT of people are concerned for you, Lauren's, and your familiy's safety and well-being, as well as Dave, Justin, and their respective families, too. I know you said turn off the weather, and *do* something, but know we've got your back. We'll wait, with baited breath, to get the "all clear" from you guys. Stay strong, stay safe!!

[@bradkay4794]

Get real. What can you possibly do to have his back?

[@Mopar-zp6rf]

Those storm covers are pretty cool. Simple and affective. Stay safe and good luck. 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍺🍺🍺

[@jdesaavedra0432]

Stay safe! We're praying for you and the rest of Florida folks!

[@bradkay4794]

As a test leave me out. Then let's compare how I do to the average.

[@bobbg9041]

Man if everyone did this kind of prep work when they were not looking down the barrel of a storm like this, add house, shop, and what you did with the truck up you have got to be the most storm ready person in florda. Wishing you well and safety. Like i said on your first post about the storm, if your not this ready on the 9th you should be 200 miles north by now.

[@Jay-i6j]

Ray and Wife Unit. I am sure you already know, a map of the projected path of Hurricane Milton shows a direct hit of Bradenton. I am not a real religious man, but I am PRAYING for the safety and security of ALL Floridians and Businesses. Please stay safe and secure in you and yours. Jay from Port Orchard Washington (State)

[@bradkay4794]

Instead of praying why don't you do something useful. Like go to the Red Cross or someone similar and help them pack supplies for disasters.

[@Jay-i6j]

@@bradkay4794 You don't even know what I have done. Nuff said

[@bradkay4794]

@@Jay-i6j All you've mentioned is praying. Since it works so well, why not go and pray for God to kill me so I can't bother you anymore.

[@lawrencecavens5760]

I must you two sure make a bad situation more gooder and allot more less stressfuller {words ! }- I'm so glad that you took the time to do proper preparations. It's just fun listening to Ray and his fun quotes - It eases the stresssss....

[@JimB-h7l]

Good luck with it Ray and Wife Unit, and the family. Keep the awesome videos coming.

[@WhiskeyDale]

I am sooooo worried about you guys. Milton is a monster. Tie down that outside A/C unit too

[@cs8862]

Brother PLEASE stay safe. Sending prayers to you and yours from Texas!

[@bradkay4794]

When sending prayers, remember to use ZIP+4 for fastest delivery.

[@fulwell1]

Sending all of you the very best of wishes from the UK, for the coming hours and days! We are all hoping that it proves to be not as bad as is being anticipated.

[@Roaming_Wolf]

God be with you and Lauren and the kids and pets. Bring in the chickens this time! Be safe praying for you all! I'll be watching every step of the way.

[@LabCat]

Thank you for the laughter and the positivity even in the face of Mother Nature's fury! Hoping you and your family weather the storm. Also.... storm panel safety clicks 💖🔧

[@nancywhitaker7565]

I love the way you protect your house. Never seen it done that way. Usually boarded with plywood. Sending prayers for everyone in it's path. Your all have been through to much already. Stay safe 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tikcuf39]

Batten down the hatches Ray. I'm South of Jacksonville, the problem that I have is I have 21 oak trees in my 1 acre lot. I'm praying that none of them fall on the house. God bless and watch over you and your family.

[@thomaslatta9981]

Good Luck Ray and Laura thoughts and prayers for you. FROM AUSTRALIAN FANS

[@greenriver520]

I second that from Queensland.

[@Modore64]

Hunker down. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

[@bansheerider12345]

Good luck hope to see you on the other side of the storm. I hope you and your family have everything you need.

[@del8704]

Praying for all of those affected by this storm. May God be with you.

[@bradkay4794]

I'm sure God will be nearby watching and enjoying the havoc he's wreaked.

[@pt0x]

Wish you and your family the best Ray. Can't imagine going through this multiple times every year. I'm from the Netherlands, we dont get hurricanes here (yet)

[@kenthatfr]

Prayers for you all to make it thought unscathed, and your business too.

[@jerrymccullough688]

Ray and Lauren, I hope you and your family, your employees and their families, your shop and everyone in Florida stays safe during the storm.

[@z50com]

I'll live with the threat of Earth quakes over hurricanes. . .I wish the best for you today.

[@stefanbatist]

Hey Ray and Lauren, Stay safe. Best wishes to you and your family and friends. Hope everything will turn out fine for you guys! Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@holdshortrunway27]

Ray, u n Loren r doin the right thing securing all tools n equip from ur shop. Great feeling everything is as secure as possible well b4 the storm. U 2 were def on top of things ! Stay safe fam unit.

[@Dennys854]

Great work preparing! Stay safe. For some real coolio no bueno messing with the passers by.... paint those sets to look like regular windows when mounted. Just keep the silveryRAYdo safe and you're set! Blessings.

[@edwardmcloughlin3797]

Living in Northern California all my 66 yrs. Never had to do anything like this. Earthquake in 89 was a cake walk compared to your hurricanes. Be safe

[@cwilczak8706]

Wishing and praying for the best outcome. Hope for a safe and sound lockdown. Take care.

[@billyscott922]

Batten down the hatches Rainman and wife unit and kiddos and pets. Stay safe

[@ruckinehround6965]

Stay safe you guys……. Take care and wishing you good luck in advance.

[@404notfound.....]

There is aways the calm before the storm. A telling sign!! Stay safe & best of luck guy's!!

[@joeythedime1838]

Ray you fixed my daughters' Jetta a while back - she's in Clearwater and we are down in Punta Gorda. This one is going to test all of us.

[@lenonkitchens7727]

My brother, his wife, his daughter and her husband are in Punta Gorda. God be with you all.

[@joeythedime1838]

@@lenonkitchens7727 Thank you - our prayers for your family, also.

[@steve.hains5125]

Hope all goes well for you Ray, you and your wife make a good team 😀

[@BrianWood74]

I fully understand how you acculate to your region, temp wise, but it still cracks me up to hear Floridians say it's "cold" in Florida... Especially as someone who gets to deal with sub zero temps every winter.. Either way, stay safe guys!!

[@kirara2516]

I lived in Florida for 26 years and after moving up North for 4 years it makes me giggle too. But humidity does make the damp air feel pretty cold. Which is worse than a dry cold. So in that defense it can be chilly. Nothing a hot cup of coffee or tea cant cure though.

[@kevinmitchell766]

I remember going swimming on Christmas day when I lived in Florida. I miss those temps.

[@SeanBZA]

@@kevinmitchell766 Christmas is the perfect time to swim by me in the Southern Hemisphere, and yes we feel cold when it is below 20C. But 32C and higher, with 100% RH, are typical. I lived in a town where the winter high was typically 40C, people came for a weekend, and were dropping from heatstroke at 10AM, while us that lived locally were still in jerseys. It had barely passed 30C.

[@kevinmitchell766]

@SeanBZA I still live in the southern United States, so I'm good to about 35C, but beyond that, and I'll be inside with air conditioning.

[@hunt1803]

Stopped in to check on you. Haven't seen one of your videos in a while; my husband was a loyal watcher, but he got ill in May and passed on his birthday in June. We would enjoy all your vids together. This afternoon seeing the horrible weather news I remembered your prep video for the last big hurricane, so looked up your channel to see how you were doing this time around. Good to see you are well. I imagine stacking all your toolboxes in the trailer will help it to stay connected to the ground. Do you still have the chickens? Thank you for posting this video. Its a bittersweet reminder of good times sitting by the computer with my husband, but at the same time I'm so very glad that you and yours are planning to be safe and survive. Praying that all these preps turn out to be unnecessary!

[@billbraun6846]

I'm impressed with your storm preparations. I'm praying that everyone in Florida gets through this with minimal loses.

[@stevedunb6097]

Hey Ray you and the family stay safe my mornings would not be the same if y'all wasn't on stay safe keep in touch

[@jimkendall7522]

Ray, I love how you prepare for the hurricane. Many years ago my family and I did a lot of camping. I had good first aid kit and training. Spares for gas equipment etc. Had many people mock us for our " overpreparedness". But, as a friend told me you cannot over prepare for disaster. What I can see is that you love and care for your family and want them to be safe. I have experienced very near miss cyclones in North Queensland in years past. Scary! Thoughts , good wishes to all, especially you and yours that includes Justin and David. Please stay safe, protected come what may in the knowledge that you have done all that is practical/ possible.

[@happywrenching333]

Praying for you, and for the storm to weaken.

[@jimwhalen6769]

Stay safe Ray! Hug the family tight, they are the only thing that can not be replaced!

[@erikvdo]

Best of luck! Schlitz is looking scary out there!

[@SinCitySinner]

Prayers for all of you impacted by this Hurricane. You've been through a lot already. Stay safe

[@tophersupreme5573]

Good luck, stay safe from Connecticut.

[@TXCherokee]

Those metal window cover will keep you safe. Glad you posted this we were all worried

[@bobberguy1]

If the home structure can withstand the wind. Prayers for all.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I am reminded of the Ron White line, "It's not THAT the wind is blowing, it's WHAT the wind is blowing."

[@bobberguy1]

@@MonkeyJedi99 "If you get hit by a Volvo...."

[@bragnonymous]

Not for the storm surge and flooding.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I’ll be ok out here 🫡

[@BFVgnr]

That's an excellent customization for hurricane shutters.

[@albutterfield5965]

You and your family need to stay strong and keep hoping for the best. Living in Texas I have survived a couple of hurricanes, but not 2 major ones in 2 weeks this is unreal

[@davidgrisco1939]

With the repeated storms, I'm surprised homeowners haven't changed the fasteners on the window protection panels from screws to quarter-turn fasteners. It would make "boarding-up" so much faster.

[@larryspetoskey]

Watching you put up all these shields on your house makes me realize how happy I am to live in west Michigan. Never had a hurricane come ashore from Lake Michigan. Scary times for you and your family. I will be praying for you and your family's safety.

[@ljerry8440]

We have those pesky tornadoes

[@ttgk8506]

We don't have blizzards or strong tornadoes

[@felisconcolori]

... yet. This season has been wild.