Surviving the Condo Collapse

Family members have reached out to NBC 6 over the last week to discuss their lost loved ones, but now we’re hearing from those that survived the horrible collapse. NBC 6’s Ari Odzer reports.

[@leemcmullan]

We give trillions to corrupt businesses but NO small budget for US citizens during CATASTROPHIC/LIFE ALTERING events..

[@dorasmith7875]

That's right, if someone gets burned out of their house, they're lucky to get a voucher for a couple of nights in a hotel, and $40 from the Red Cross. What are you saying should be done for them?

[@lextacy2008]

@Anifco67 The media elects them, not the people

[@freedomring4813]

LOL, let's see...you have FEMA, Salvation Army, Red Cross and let's not forget about ...INSURANCE. If one lives in a beach condo worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, I'm sure they can afford INSURANCE. WHAT MORE DO YOU THINK TAXPAYERS SHOULD DO????? Maybe the owners of the condos should have paid more attention to the inspection reports.

[@PurpleObscuration]

There are many people across the country who were average working class who are now homeless because there wasn't anyone that helped them out when they really needed a hand, they lost their homes, they lost everything That was an expensive building to live in, one unit recently sold for 2.8 million dollars, so I imagine that the people who lived in that building were upper middle class on the bottom end and on the higher end, wealthy people. I plan to contribute to any charity that will aid with the burial expenses but nothing else, instead I will donate to an organization that helps out the invisible people, the poor homeless people that we all pretend we can not see, many of them don't know where their next meal will be coming from. I live in the state of Utah, I believe that we are the state with the best economy in the nation but we have a very high number of homeless. My wife and I like traveling in our country, we have been on quite a few multi year road trips and have never seen the number of homeless like there is in this state. If you read this, I thank you for taking the time to do so.

[@leemcmullan]

@@PurpleObscuration Invisible people is a wonderful youtube channel :) The homeless is growing in every state because once you become homeless you are kinda stuck in the BS system. Let's change that! Good job traveling!

[@petrovenus5347]

Waking up to see another day is a blessing. Don't take it for granted. Make it count and be happy that you're alive.

[@MaddHeather]

Everything I own is in my home.. all my kids memories in picture form... I absolutely could not imagine losing everything in a matter of seconds and have no place to go or sleep and no clothes or even a place to bath... these people are literally homeless with NOTHING... sad all these negative comments I'm seeing.. I'm sure this man is scrambling to survive and his thoughts are probably going 100 miles per hour.. put yourself in his place! Anyways hopefully these people get taken care of financially so they can get on their feet by getting the help they need whatever their needs may be... praying for all involved!❤

[@melanatedopinions5396]

I dont mean to be rude with this comment but weren't those close to million dollar condos, like $700k plus? I had it in mind that perhaps people living there were all well off if they could afford those condos.

[@LorraineCareyAuthor]

I know people have opened their doors to those who need shelter. Bless them.

[@michaelblanco2189]

I’d be so grateful to be alive and would leave Florida ASAP

[@dorasmith7875]

Bingo. Should never have gone there.

[@Jade10122]

AMEN. As a survivor, he’s got the greatest gift of all. A second chance. I’d be out of there. No more condos… no more immediate area.

[@freedomring4813]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[@toniwilson8212]

Me too

[@dorasmith7875]

I'd never have gone there. Florida. Let alone sandbar. What kind of a good, decent and moral person would want to live in Miami Beach. It's kind of like Los Vegas.

[@lisarogers8639]

As a survivor of the campfire that destroyed the town of paradise ca many are still living in tents and trailers I feel for him after a few months all is forgotten you wou be left to your own resources. At 74 years of age been there and still there.

[@dorasmith7875]

I'm sorry to hear that, Lisa. It is way underestimated the extent to which homes people own are the source of their financial stability.

[@user-xw4dx6vm4x]

facts i feel like when large donations happen, the real people who need it never see the money

[@sheerri]

This comment section is outrageous. People seem to have forgotten it takes money to survive in this world. There is an after for some people following a tragedy. What are the survivors supposed to do? Ignore their problems for someone else’s sense of propriety? Ridiculous.

[@md9710]

He has been all over the news and this is the first time I hear him say he is grateful. People lost everything, including their lives. I find it hard to believe that his insurance won’t cover. The insurance asks you how much your valuables are worth and based on that they give you the insurance. And also, how is he saying that he didn’t have enough insurance or that people don’t have enough insurance. How does he know? Again, insurance companies insure base on the value of your belongings or what they/you believe is worth, especially personal belongings. The insurance money and donations should be enough for him to start over. He didn’t have replacement insurance?! I am not buying that, as a previous homeowner and a renter, I know how this things are calculated. Even his car insurance should be enough to replace his car. Good grief!

[@s.floridaliving5692]

He is a member of the tiny hat mafia. All they care about is money. That's why no repairs were done for years and years. And now they want more handouts. These people were well off

[@cindyeisenberg8367]

Insurance doesn’t cover everything. Also you have to foot a sizable amount of the cost. This goes for lower middle class people as well as people who seem to have money. Also, you may still be paying a mortgage on the wrecked place.

[@cdh2328]

Insurance companies have high paid lawyers so they can wiggle out of paying. Buyer beware. In insurance like other things the big print giveth and the small print take the away. The insurance companies will find every loop hole to get out of paying. If you didn’t have enough insurance for instance, they won’t pay out. They are all take and no give and sadly in the case of life insurance you won’t know if they paid out because you are dead! We buy insurance because we have to and we believe they’ll be there for us when we need it. What a big fat lie that is. You’re treated like a criminal and a third class citizen. They treat you like you caused the problem. They will do everything in their power to not pay out. Talk about a big scam .... buying insurance is only lucrative to the insurance company! Much like banks!

[@cindyeisenberg8367]

I understand that, but when you lose everything, the insurance money will only start after you put up 1/3 of the money. I also own a condo. Now, they will also be able to access their insurance faster. But, ordinarily you have to wait for that. Insurance is very expensive in hurricane prone areas. He also may have a mortgage on his wrecked condo. Even though more comfortable than the rest of us, may have no place to go. He can rent a car until he gets another one. But, one has to have all of their information to access some of their important numbers. In duress, you’ll leave them. I am sure he is grateful to be alive. But, this is a difficult time for him. Even though I sometimes resent more wealthy people who can retire, even though I work and am disabled in order to eat. I have sympathy for them in this situation.

[@alisagilmore4479]

Why live in a place like that and not have insurance?

[@phDST1913]

I don't think I would care if I had to sleep on the beach at this point. being alive and homeless would fine with me after that. The opportunity to recover will be there.

[@MzCrystal-7]

I agree

[@pattycarol5191]

Exactly

[@ironking76]

Hope you never find out what it's like..

[@jeanettedavies8665]

Did your building for down?

[@kayluhluh6973]

Easy for you to say

[@ashfrancine5901]

I’ve been guilty of being turned off by this guy too, BUT as the days have passed and I’ve thought on it more... He was raised in a different generation. Older generations mindset is one of survival. I think they cope with these kind of events much differently and try to focus their energy on what they CAN control in order to push forward and also having something to stay busy rather than focus on all of the negative thoughts that I’m sure he has plenty of to dwell on if he chose to. Idk just seeing others posts with similar things that went through my mind about the guy also and wanted to share maybe what’s the possible reasoning behind his behavior. We all handle things differently.

[@simoneque4416]

This is SO spot on about the older generations' mindset!

[@gatdemun]

I’m from Miami Beach and we all know what happened. My heart breaks for the families.

[@zenta-g6m]

So, what do you know that the news haven't spoke on? I'm genuinely asking....

[@suelovescats]

@@zenta-g6m … all buildings built that close to the beach are bound to have.structural defects and problems over time .. and need to be inspected …but not just after 40 years . Inspections need to be done at the first sign of trouble but sadly that probably won’t be done …all high rise buildings need to let this be a lesson .. you can repair things as needed to prevent more catastrophic loss like this .. but that won’t bring back all that lost their lives here , or console grieving loved ones …

[@juliaweber212]

@@suelovescats I agree

[@PaulNewfield-PasadenaCAU-wb4xg]

They need an excuse to tear down all the older, below 20 story condo buildings so they can rebuild expensive high rise condos! They imploded this building and they will deem the other 12 story condos “unsafe” and tear those down! But nobody was in the condo when it collapsed, that’s why there are no survivors, and why all victims are found in the middle of the night! We won’t see any evidence that people died in the collapse!

[@freedomring4813]

@@suelovescats Democraps continue to murder unborn babies and those unborn babies will never have a second chance.

[@ATroy07]

I understand this man has lost everything but at least he's alive. There's going to be over a hundred people that lost their lives during this event. Some people lost multiple family members. I know he must be in shock and not know what the future holds but materialistic things can be replaced.

[@colenexoxo8939]

Yes. Material possessions mean Nothing compared to the Loss of Loved Ones. So Much Pain and Sadness.😭😭😭

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

He’s got some good points

[@MJ-fm4wy]

At least most have jobs or other sources of income. So that they could afford to live in such an exclusive beachside condominium.

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

That guy seems very Narcissistic imho All about me me me what about the victims? He is only concerned with money, though he most likely makes more than enough to find somewhere else to live!

[@mariapoulos767]

But how do you pick up and go back to work when you have zero clothes, a secure place to go home to ... I'm hoping the city will help. Reminds me if Hurricane Andrew and Katrina. When so many people woke to a completely different way of life. 😪

[@plussizebarbie9484]

@@GMarieBehindTheMask keep in mind the news can’t usually use the whole interview. he may have expressed sympathy in the part that was cut out.. always assume the best unless you know the full story ♥️

[@DulceN]

@@GMarieBehindTheMask How so? He’s alive, lost everything and is worrying about what to do next. Now the priority is to help the living, as the only thing that can be done for the dead is to dig them out, identify them and give them proper burial.

[@freedomring4813]

@@mariapoulos767 Well gee,that's life.

[@Queendom_Dzynez]

Umm when you buy insurance it should be for the amount to cover in the event you where to lose everything. This is something we all need to look at when it comes to having insurance, and the amount you should have. So sad for these people

[@Queendom_Dzynez]

@Spencer Baron everything like? I'm talking about replacing the items inside the condo. He would have condo, or renters insurance.

[@sobetterwithyou]

@@Queendom_Dzynez It still depends how much coverage the insurance they have. Some people just get the minimum coverage required for lower premium which is not nearly enough to replace what they've lost.

[@Queendom_Dzynez]

@@sobetterwithyou Right, that's the problem. Then when something happens they looking crazy. I deal with it everyday. Some just cheap, others just don't no any better

[@maddiewhatever441]

I normally would agree but this guy doesn't seem like a victim. His apartment is still there. When things calm down they might be able to retrieve his stuff. He wasn't pulled from the rubble or lost everything, he just can't access it. I kinda wanted to hear from those who actually survived the collapse.

[@MoniqueD305]

There’s only one person that survived the actual collapsed part of the building and that was the 15 year old boy they pulled out right after it happened. And he’s 15 so I’m sure his dad and maybe extended family will replace his belongings. Other than him the only other “survivors” are the ones that were in the non-collapsed part of the building like this man.

[@dorasmith7875]

Maybe he'll be able to access it, maybe not.

[@taniajennifer4717]

They are demolishing the rest of the building. So he is losing it all.

[@Julie-zt3ib]

These were oceanside luxury condos, this man should have had insurance on the structure & contents.

[@dianecelento4974]

He said he had insurance. But takes a while to get paid and won't cover all that he lost. The insurance companies will try to pay as little as possible

[@Julie-zt3ib]

@@dianecelento4974 I'm pretty sure his bank did not collapse as well.

[@dianecelento4974]

@@Julie-zt3ib Doesn't matter he still lost his condo and car. He would have to buy a new place or rent and prices are high.

[@ScooterWisdom]

Displacement happens all the time. Fires, tornados, floods, hurricanes. Most of the time there isn’t this kind of press to generate funds like the ones that will be available to these folks. This guy probably cheaped out on his insurance and fought the board to fix the problems in the building. Please stop interviewing “that guy”.

[@DulceN]

@@ScooterWisdom Being judgemental when you know zilch about this man, huh?

[@cami7961]

This event is something out of a movie...the buolding just caved in on peoe who were just living regular life at home...so tragic and sad

[@claudiaaskim9560]

He is either in denial o had not realized he just survived a disaster 😳

[@dorasmith7875]

That isn't fair. As far as I'm concerned, a good and reasonable person would not want to lose everything they have, no matter whose fault the disaster was - and, face it, if my house burned down, it would as likely be my fault as someone else's.. One really has to wonder what kind of character someone can possibly have who is just walking around with a ditzy grin "I'm just glad I survived".

[@taniajennifer4717]

I don't think it's denial, If anything it's reality. The way he sees it is a big " now what? How do I fix it? ) he lost everything in seconds. Everything he had worked for. Now he's trying to figure out what to do, and he's also seems concerned for others like the single moms ect. Not everyone can go out and replace every piece of furniture ( not even the basics) just like that. He looking at the big overall picture. I think once he figures it all out then he will allow his emotions to show

[@mariayfarris7710]

FEMA will help with temp. housing and organizations will help with clothes and furniture replacement. Those that survived will still get their earned income from their jobs or SSI. The help is needed in finding permanent housing. I'm sure they'll also be getting a settlement of some kind in the future.

[@dominiquexo4772]

But they don’t help the poor 🥴💔 I hate america

[@mediterraneanworld]

Oh lady, please the next thing you will be saying is there’s no place like home! The survivors have had their lives both personal and sometimes professional destroyed and as for compensation it all depends - hey these people will get off better than those who lose their homes to hurricanes or other natural disasters - who is to say that their insurance will pay out? Who are they going to sue? They are the owners lady!?

[@dorasmith7875]

FEMA? Not unless they're doing something exceptional! FEMA would nto help you or me if burned out of our homes.

[@aracelispadilla4681]

building on sand instead of bedrock and expecting nothing wrong to ever happen 🙄

[@headshotsongs9465]

Shifting sands.

[@taniajennifer4717]

@@headshotsongs9465 wasn't it also built over a landfill?

[@nikkinanette8807]

@@taniajennifer4717 dear God smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ updates get worst every day.

[@bonniedeibel1546]

I live in northern Colorado & have health issues. I would open up my home to one of these people if I could. People living in close proximity or anywhere in Florida need to step up & put these people who need a place to live for the time being need to provide a spare bedroom & closet for them along with kitchen privileges. These people never asked for this & are just lucky to be alive! RIP for the many who never made it! I don’t know anyone but it makes me emotional! It’s just beyond anyone’s imagination!

[@sharonlee7111]

The owner of the building should have such insurance for catastrophic crisis

[@beesting9193]

Owner are required to have insurance to protect tenants, keep in mind most tenants here are already millionaires...

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Someone has a lot of guilt!!! All about money over lives.

[@kljcails]

Right

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

He was one of the owners who refused to pay for repairs,surely!

[@MassimoIlSiciliano11]

Rich people should put out money. Stop being greedy. These people need help

[@dianedenham5259]

Bezos, Buffett, Koch, Musk, Mercer, Zuckerberg, ....

[@emmakai2243]

There's plenty of funding and charity towards this cause...I'm guessing you haven't looked into one.

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

They are the rich people

[@kimjones2056]

He is rich. Lived on the ocean in a apartment worth more than half a million. They should have put out money to repair the building

[@whiteeaglewarrior]

Real shame watching from the UK and seeing the spiteful comments towards the survivors

[@AfallinAngel]

I couldn't imagine.. Anyone know how much it was to live in those apartment's

[@PHlophe]

monthly maintenance and ameniies costed upard 2k per month , now imagine how much the rent costs .

[@KingNeutral1]

I looked at some of the listings between that building and the sister building; and units I saw were around $750k. The HOA fee was around $1k a month. I’m sure there were pricier units there tho...and keep in mind that real estate has skyrocketed within the last year nationalwide too

[@KM-em9me]

A unit had recently sold for 3.6 million. Probably the penthouse. They should have taken a better look at the garage. 136 units that probably cost 75k to 500k when they were first built in 1981.

[@mikeomolt4485]

@@KingNeutral1 136 apartments, $1.6 million per year to the HOA? That was the time to ask where the money was going.

[@KM-em9me]

What irks me is how quickly people rush to assist well-heeled homeless people after they lose their home, while we throw up our hands and wonder what the solution could be to homelessness in our cities.

[@sarahgoldman9859]

Thanks G-d !! They have live?

[@pattycarol5191]

If this happened to me...that would be the last thing on my mind. I would still be praising God I made it out alive and praying the my neighbors that didn't make it out. No where would I be thinking about money yet. The public at this moment cares enough to take that load for now. I have a funny feeling, he might be one tenant that dragged the repairs out due to money.

[@mykull666]

So, you'd spend an entire week accomplishing nothing while sitting in a hotel someone else is paying for? What exactly would be your time frame for rebuilding your life on someone else's dime? He has nothing, except what others are giving him and he clearly wants that to change as soon as possible so that he can move on with his life because praising and praying isn't going to fix any of those issues. Also, all those dead people dragged their feet on repairs too, so, I'm guessing you're also having funny feelings about the dead victims as well, right? They just found a family of four, so, what's your funny feeling about the parents of the two kids? What if they dragged their feet and killed their kids in the process? You're gonna pint fingers at them too, right? Wouldn't want to be unfair when distributing blame, now would we? The entire building is at fault and the survivors have to live with knowing they were lucky to be alive but the dead aren't absolved of guilt and only have themselves to blame. Now imagine the judgment others would be placed on you if you were being interviewed days after your entire life literally fell down around you? Also, isn't "I have a funny feeling" just a nice way of saying you're judging someone, and don't you have a rule against judging? Judge: form an opinion or conclusion about (I'd say what you did fits that definition) Matthew 7 :: NIV. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" Now that I think about it, it makes sense that you'd be praying for an entire week while living off of charity because you're probably not a very good Christian and would need all the help you can get, being that you're so judgmental. I'm not a Christian, so, none of those rules apply to me and I'm free to judge horrible people like yourself, but don't you go judging me. That'd be twice in one day and that's like super sin or something.

[@skatergirl8019]

How can you make such a statement? How can you sit and judge this man you know nothing about? He lost everything: his house, his car, his belongings. Though he is grateful to be alive, he is stressed. He just survived a catastrophic event and is trying to figure out how to he’s going to survive.

[@MaddHeather]

@@skatergirl8019 Exactly! And unfortunately it takes money and belongings to survive in this world... even with god on your side!🤦‍♀️ I hope this man gets all the financial help there is to get... people like him is who truly deserves it!!!!🤷‍♀️ Judgemental Karens I tell ya ugh...

[@songbird9444]

This guy seems to be all "me me me" and "where's the money??"..instead of thanking God he made it out of there alive..and trusting that his needs will be met.

[@songbird9444]

@Spencer Baron Actually, I've been homeless before With NOWHERE to go..and had to live in a shelter for almost a year. So I know what it's like to lose everything. That is why I find his attitude so appalling, considering all the dead bodies still under that pile, and all the neighbors he just lost..he needs to calm the hell down, and be thankful he is still breathing.

[@songbird9444]

@Spencer Baron Well in my case it wasn't a near death experience..with hundreds dead and missing..and I was never in danger, so there was no need to contemplate my survival..lol..Sure I was concerned about my financial situation, but everyday I lived in a shelter I was thankful I had food to eat and a bed to sleep in...I am not privileged. Btw, this man could have been dead right now..And he can also get hit by a truck tomorrow and not live to see the outcome of the lawsuit he filed less than 24 hours after the building collapsed..So for him to be worried right now about a future that is not promised to him is beyond me..He lived comfortably in a fancy beachside condo for 20 years..I'm pretty sure he is not broke or hungry. He needs to be thankful, stop going on TV, complaining about where the donations are going, and show some respect to the family members who have yet to recover the bodies of their loved ones.

[@dorasmith7875]

SongBird94, may your home burn down some day. MAYBE you haven't enough character to care about more than making it out alive!

[@vsoraya]

After all this tragedy, this man even have mind to think in others and to be grateful for what he got now. God bless you all!

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

Huh?

[@lj1567]

Material items are the least thing to be worried about.

[@tbrwn2548]

A week seriously 😐

[@dboehm4910]

the red cross gave me new furniture, food, and money after a fire

[@westonrichards3884]

Live one day at a time. Life is what you got..

[@goodjuju320]

Well, he could have still been under the rubble.

[@kayluhluh6973]

He said he’s grateful, but damn I would be pissed about all that I lost too

[@dianedenham5259]

@@kayluhluh6973 : he could have had irreplaceable collections or memorabilia now lost forever. I'd be angry too but some people don't like to see that, only gratitude. Maybe it bothers his pride having to accept donations, some people get angry. But he did say he was grateful. I'm sure he has lots of intense feelings right now.

[@kayluhluh6973]

@@dianedenham5259 agree 100%!!!

[@marlenisaguilar1920]

I actually agree with this gentleman in the interview, how do you start your life again? And he’s actually supposed to be 🤔 thinking how on earth I’m I still alive ?? It’s a terrible 😢 situation

[@multi-media-services]

No one should have to donate. Let the wicked ones who were neglectful pay all that

[@annaboles-el6976]

How about gratitude!

[@dianedenham5259]

2:26

[@MrSlmp123]

I really don’t mean to be uncaring. The people that didn’t survive the event haven’t even been found yet! I don’t, nor have I ever lived in a high rise over looking the beach! Nor will I ever be able to afford it. So like so many others in this world! Our hearts break for these people! And their families. This man sounds so entitled to me! People go through fires, tornados, earthquakes, and other devastating things everyday. They all have to find a way to start over. Most without the help that is being offered to this man! I would think that at some point they will all have a law suit against whoever is responsible for not doing the repairs. Or built this place against codes. But I don’t feel sorry for him because he is not in a high rise over looking the ocean, with the best of things! Dude! Take $500. And a trip to Wal Mart until you can do better. Just like other people that are broke! And thank God for your life!!! Maybe you are lucky enough to still have a job so you can pull yourself back up! Millions in the USA no longer have that due to the virus! People are living in tents on the streets! If their lucky they have a tent! What about the boy that was found alive, but his mother passed??? He don’t have a mother, job, car, or his home. Really!!!

[@kljcails]

Single mother with kids living in a condo on the beach ???

[@kayluhluh6973]

Reports have said

[@ashton8878]

She’s got a sugar daddy.

[@kayluhluh6973]

@@ashton8878 or she’s an independent woman who needs no man!

[@dianecelento4974]

Could have been air bnb or short term rental

[@mediterraneanworld]

Where should she be living in the MOther Cabrini Projects? Get your head out of the bidet!

[@lsls2116]

Insurance is a scam, you file a claim and they tell you insurance doesn’t cover that 🙄🙄

[@faithinallthingsw4088]

Truth

[@faithinallthingsw4088]

Or they go up on the insurance.

[@johnp139]

Isn’t that what insurance is for? If insurance isn’t enough, the he CHOSE to be underinsured!

[@mediterraneanworld]

Spoken like someone who has never had to deal with insurance and a major catastrophe, Please grow up!

[@faithinallthingsw4088]

News flash. We are all underinsured.

[@choysum9030]

That guy probably has a couple hundred grand tucked away in an account somewhere. He will be fine.

[@LauraCroft1287]

He was, after all, the very first one to hire an attorney and file a lawsuit...

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

insurance has said they are going to pay and fast!!!

[@kayluhluh6973]

No insurance ever lmao

[@glenncurley680]

So devastating!

[@PHlophe]

curlz, he doesn't look it

[@ionapalmer4068]

Horrible i hope that money gets to the people correctly

[@darcywesterlund1279]

Hey, Steve! You're ALIVE. Choosing to live in a million dollar condo off the coast of Florida on this fragile earth was a risk. Call your agent to start a claim, then do something to make the world better.

[@maddiewhatever441]

Jeez I wouldn't want to be related to you.

[@darcywesterlund1279]

@@maddiewhatever441 I'm not sure why you feel this way, but I respect your opinion.

[@creativesun8175]

Wow, people were living in condos worth 400,000 and up during the pandemic, Ian now they have nothing ?. Where the insurance companies, they should have already paid out something..state welfare are handing out all types of rent payments and food allotments , someone needs to direct them to the state agencies ..

[@kimjones2056]

If you live in a half million dollar house you make too much for government programs.

[@SKRPY26]

This guy is a jerk. He was saved on a cherry picker and has a scrape on his arm. Now he is suing because he’s lost “everything” and the Red Cross only gave him an apartment for a week. I don’t understand. If you live in an apartment in this community, all of which are very very expensive, you should have enough money put away for an emergency and this clearly is an emergency. He is just concerned about who is going to distribute the money that has been collected and how much he is going to get. Clearly, he is not thinking about those who have lost loved ones and in some cases entire families. Since he lives in a condo he should have content insurance which is going to cover everything inside his home. The structure will be covered somewhere else. If he doesn’t have insurance that’s his problem. Also, I think part of his problem is that his apartment was not demolished at the time so I think he’s worried about making an insurance claim. I’m just speculating at this point. I am wondering what was he doing before this tragedy. Was he working? Or is he retired. If he’s retired better yet he should have money saved. If he was still working, then he still has resources. I am sure his employer will be very helpful in this particular situation. I know there may be a lot of you that are not going to agree with me but I just get really pissed off every time I see this clip. He is very insensitive and clearly out for money.

[@carinblythe4552]

Where are all the Rich Celebrities with Millions that could help those poor people. God Bless

[@sandrar5899]

I guess the question is how long will it take for insurance companies to pay up, under the circumstances? I guess that’s why people need to have savings too.

[@nikkinanette8807]

My God…. 💔 But only one week 😫😭

[@aedinquinn8687]

The Liability issue will be convoluted; Condo Owners didn’t want to pay Repair Assesment. Aedin

[@lextacy2008]

Its still the final responsibility of the actual building owner to make the repairs. Sure the owner would send a bill to the "tenants" Not to mention the building's core such as columns and foundation are not the HOA members liability. So there is that also.

[@dorasmith7875]

I agree, LIABILITY will land more on the condo owners than anybody else. They made a stupid decision when they decided to live in a highrise on a sandbar in the ocean. That should not, however, affect insurance payments. Most property loss that isn't a deliberate criminal act is the result of human stupidity. Unless there was a deliberate act insurance usually pays. If they think those people were the victim of wrong behavior by someone else they may go after them.

[@javierpreciadojr413]

Where do the people who said it was habitable come into play. They should be helping before and after they get sued.

[@TheKerryzzz]

Yes , survivors have an uphill battle. Some have no where to go for now..

[@TheKerryzzz]

I don't believe some people !! This is one example of why i am done with folks !!

[@headshotsongs9465]

"I was playing online poker. Bet it all on Queen high. Then I felt a tremor. Where is Rain Man!?....

[@paulbroderick8438]

Jail time for someone, but hardly.

[@dorasmith7875]

Jail everyone in that building for motivated stupidity! If ONLY motivated stupidity were a federal felony. Then everyone would have their covid shots.

[@criSOME1]

@@dorasmith7875 your behavior seems to be contradicting your previous comments. Hmmmm

[@newnew4142]

Thankfully they still have their jobs.

[@beatrizperez3256]

HE IS RIGHT! NOW WHAT ?

[@Mary-bd9vu]

Who is donating to people that lived in million dollar condos? What about the homeless on the streets RIGHT NOW? Especially the war vets who can’t even get proper medical care! I hope and will pray this is a second chance to this guy and the others. Don’t people see how screwed up this world is, with all the billionaires and millionaires, nobody should be homeless or without food anywhere in the world. We should all help one another as much as we can! Proverbs 19:17 - He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Romans 15:1 - We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Yes who is controlling this money 😞

[@alinag3831]

I hope enough money is raised to buy new homes for these people

[@richycartels3507]

Take the $2,000 cash and go buy you a used mini van with 6 months cheep insurance. You need a place to sleep in the van, and transportation, starting from nothing.

[@chesullivan1519]

well I dont understand, people still have their accoounts , their credit cards, insurance, Im saying this because my dear friend, was in similar situation, she went to the bank and reestablish everything, so she could get hẻ social security and hẻ pension, that she gets eveymonth. The insurance pàid for hẻ losses.

[@dorasmith7875]

For Heaven's sake, anyone can see they were bird brains to live where they did, and that they should have done the repairs, or probably more realistically, cut their losses and left. When I do something that resulted from spectacular bad judgement, I usually just ADMIT it, pay any required reparations, and move on. Like the time the coffee maker I had on the stove caught fire and almost burned the place down, and I hadn't realized I shouldn't put a coffee maker on the stove. I am angry at the fuss residents of that building are generating, because they are whining and being considered victims, instead instead of admitting fault, and they did it to themselves.. All I really expect them to do about it, however, is admit to their own role in it and sound as if they care. I am not looking for a lifetime of continuing sobbing. Once admitting blame they should be helped, like anyone else who suffers by doing something stupid. Most accidents where someone gets hurt are caused by stupidity.

[@sunshine22723]

No aireal footage???. That's what Biden and other officials including a member of the public on behalf of victims should be doing!

[@peggygraham6129]

There has been drone footage on Utube and TV

[@ahlewsiv]

How about the owner of building and everything engineer who didn't fix these issues pay everything and the presidents resources ?

[@deplorablegal4078]

I think all the families should get 1 mil each!

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

No they should have paid more money into the buildings upkeep!

[@XqeDiosxqe]

Am sorry but that guy should be blessed that he is alive..... started to sound greedy.... You will no the able to have the same life you had before.....people are not gonna donate so that you can go and buy a Mercedes Benz or a 2021 Lexus... and another luxury condominium in a month from now. And what about your savings ??? The bank you have your money saved is still working? Please don't sounds like you lost it all because there are people who truly have lost all their family.

[@Og-Judy]

Thought FEMA was providing housing? 🤔

[@dianedenham5259]

I figured that they were paying for his hotel, but he said he only has a week left. Seems too short a time, people need at least a month to make arrangements for something else.

[@janethagen3385]

Stuff is only stuff. It’s replaceable

[@fantasyfootballhq7056]

Lmao Dude said he was too traumatized to go back then does an immediate Mtv Cribs intro Seemingly enjoying the limelight

[@kimjones2056]

Car insurance and home owners insurance.

[@jrpacer6355]

Sure surviver guilt they need help also

[@almaguerra9371]

Sew the condos

[@2020Viszion]

Fake af

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Oh steeve you are a mench darling

[@ukraine831]

Jellyfishes!!! He thing where and how to buy bad set .. ohhh god there peopel still missing!!! Bad peopels deth never changing! God give to u second chense think about this selfish

[@j.andrews8960]

the shock of knowing the building you lived in was brought down purposely. yeah , i would be shocked . yet , not one word about controlled demolition

[@fodetoure1576]

Only from low information conspiracy theorists like you

[@rgc1961]

So none of the tenants saw workers installing the cables and explosives? Amazing! You should be ashamed of yourself.

[@KM-em9me]

Like WTC 7. That was a planned demolition. This one looked accidental. I wonder how people were stupid enough to buy into a building that was in such bad condition.

[@ironking76]

Did you see the video of the water rushing down in the down ramp. Watch the video by "Building Integrity" channel he explains what happened.

[@dianedenham5259]

@@KM-em9me : I can only assume that any recent buyers had no idea what they were reading in the "minutes" to the general meetings, and any other disclosures. If the reports painted an optimistic picture... But still they must have realized that there'd be a hefty special assessment $$$$$. I don't know why anyone would buy into a building with such a long history of structural issues.