We Survived Hurricane Idalia and Documented the Aftermath!

[@PaleoCris]

If you'd like to help contribute to hurricane relief efforts, you can do so here: Florida Disaster Fund: www.volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf/ Red Cross Hurricane Relief: www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/hurricane-relief.html

[@baneverything5580]

I`m in Louisiana. My first near death hurricane was Betsy in 1965. So I can relate. Very bad storms and always very frightening to be in the eyewall.

[@trentthomas3864]

I live in Perry Fl and it hit us hard just got power back yesterday its been rough. But god was good and saved most of everyones home. But could have been worse. Enjoy watching you hope yall are doing well.

[@julietaylor6536]

I’m a native Floridian and have lived through so many of these storms. Thank you for showing people the power of the wind and water. They need to take it seriously.

[@katibenelli9142]

I am in Lake City. And we got hit pretty good. I'm actually closer to Live Oak out in the country. We lost power here for 5 days. and lost a few trees too. But no damage to the house. So were good!

[@cliffmiller5724]

Please make more videos. I miss you guys.

[@wendyolson92800]

Agree!

[@patrickbenja34]

Hope all your family is safe, we got hit in Crystal River : (

[@ericablaga3809]

Glad you both & Kyle are safe and didn’t have much damage. Thanks for documenting the before and after! It’s so sad to see the destruction.

[@kildee0170]

I know how you guys feel. I lived in Fla as a kid and hurricane Donna came thru in the '60s, we lived in Winter Haven, I remember us going to the highschool everybody was in the lunch room under the tables, wind was terrible, we were looking out the door window a pair of mens jeans flew by... Then one of those big Fla pines crashed in the corner of the building, people got up running to other end of building. It ripped the roofs off my Aunts and Grandmothers houses,filling them up with alot of water, Uncle went out back of Aunts house he could hear the dogs going crazy, he went out to check on his dogs just then something hissed real loud he turned and a big big gator was staring at him, they call a friend his name was Pete Furgeson, he was big time gator guy to remove him.... awhile later we moved to Ala to get away from those rough storms. Now we hide from Tornadoes in a storm pitt.......😂

[@michaelblaga4132]

I"m glad you guys and Kyle are safe. I agree with Bri regarding her comment about that tree. Beautiful wood!

[@Julianne955]

Just super relieved you three are okay and rode out this storm safely!

[@mikepetrucha2774]

Dueling PaleoCris and WildKyle videos! You can tell how serious you all took the situation because whenever Kyle and Cris get together, they really bring out the silliness in each other and that doesn't show here. Stay safe during the cleanup efforts and kudos for providing the links to help people.

[@gwyndolynlrm8880]

Back in 2021 my town had a really bad tornado... The destruction and the lives lost were truly devastating and we are still recovering, I wish everyone affected by this a wonderful future and a successful recovery.

[@kriskriskris32]

Glad you guys and Bri are safe ❤

[@patriciabock4299]

Very Happy you all made it through that. Prayers for everyone down there!

[@JerryR1776]

That's the general area I've been thinking about moving to someday. Away from the big cities. The Hurricanes still wouldn't deter me. It's a beautiful area and abundant with life.

[@cmcer1995]

I am glad you are taking the time to do a before and after a hurricane and how it changes the landscape. It's almost like you can feel the intensity building as the storm approaches landfall. Well, that was interesting viewing the damage after the storm. I never have been through one and I have no desire to do so. It seems every area has their particular weather/nature challenges. Obviously, we learn to adapt if we survive the initial storm and hopefully, we have prepared for the worse so we can weather the aftermath too. Glad you all made it through this one even though you are without power. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@skyedancer3106]

Hi Guys, so glad to hear from you all. I'm glad you were able to show us the before and after. What devastating effects of lives, wildlife, trees and everything in its path. Prayers for all. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏💞🙏

[@jessicafalconmetcalfe3959]

Given how often the southern areas get hit so often I am surprised that your power is not all underground. They have do that in some of the tropical areas of Australia for this reason.

[@lueroso1540]

That torn up asphalt is _exactly_ why you'll hear people say not to drive through flood waters. If the current is strong enough to lift up the road like that, your vehicle doesn't stand a chance.

[@PaleoCris]

Exactly right. Unbelievable stuff.

[@CindysGems]

I never knew it was possible for asphalt to move like that.

[@calvinh.8882]

That's so sad. I live in Crystal River and we didn't get much wind damage but I think just about every home and business on the west side of hwy. 19 got flooded. I live on the east side of hwy. 19 about a mile as a crow flies from hwy. 19 and I didn't even lose power. Our county was very lucky that Hurricane Idalia didn't follow its first projected path where it had it hitting us to Ceder Key directly. I believe there would have been a major loss of lives if it had. I hate it for those up near you that got hit but thank goodness it wasn't a heavily populated area like here in Crystal River. Thanks for documenting this, I've spent a lot of time camping and stuff up in that area and it sucks seeing those places damaged like that, I hope it all gets rebuilt.

[@cptnkaos5994]

I\m so glad you and Kyle are safe, it was so sad, to see all that destruction

[@darrellpettis5823]

Glad you guys are safe I was worried about you 3

[@TheDrummergirl33]

I’m so glad you are all Ok . I was worried . We had hardly anything in eustis , hardly any rain . I feel bad for the people effected . Hugs

[@elainesrottenbottom296]

Glad you 2 are safe.

[@Kathy98363]

Stay Save, God Bless You All. ❤🙏

[@lakesidesusan6745]

We got hit pretty hard in Steinhatchee! Our pier, fish station & boat slips are gone. Reconstruction & rebuilding is underway. No injuries & no lives lost! Thank you Lord!💖

[@WhiteHorseAcres]

Thanks for posting. My son went through Ian, we were there visiting and left the week before it hit. Ironically he is here visiting us in AZ when this one hit. I feel for everyone going through the aftermath.

[@MommyMoments855]

Nature is brutal, but beautiful!

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

So sorry to see how a place your know so well has been destroyed so sorry for your loss guys 😢

[@ForForFro]

So glad to see you guys are okay! I'd been so worried that something bad may have happened!

[@manderson3231]

I'm glad your home is ok. It's amazing, compared to what you showed around you.

[@ModestaFeb14]

It figures that it would take a hurricane to put you back on KZbin. After two months of silence, now you come out of the woodwork. Missing your uploads!

[@PaleoCris]

Haha, life has been crazy lately with other responsibilities, but we promise we are back now! I’ve very much missed making videos for you all.

[@karlakennard6619]

Thank both you and Wild Kyle for your very interesting videos. For someone who is on the other side of the world and where I live would never see a storm like this it's not only interesting but terrible to see what it can do.

[@amandajo1013]

Thank you for this. It gives a fantastic perspective of what can happen without putting yourselves in danger. High five!

[@lisapurcell51]

So glad that you, Brie and Kyle are ok! I was worried! My childhood best friend lives in Ft. Meyers and went thru the last one.

[@joedadbod8450]

Just finished watching Kyle's video, and it's interesting to see some of the same footage from just a different perspective. Glad y'all are safe, and I hope that the clean up efforts go smoothly. All of my dad's side of the family are down there, and I spent several weeks out of the year down there growing up. I understand what you mean at the beginning when you mentioned having family down there and growing up there (even though for me it was just a few weeks at a time).

[@CindysGems]

⭐️⭐️Great video. Even though it’s not your usual type of video; variety is the spice of life. Variety give use more reasons to watch. Ie: a larger audience for you/ more viewers. I never knew asphalt could move like that.

[@leonard3293]

HUGS glad you 3 made it

[@TheOldeCrow]

Glad you are safe. I think you were pointing at Cedar Key? Love it there.

[@wendyolson92800]

So excited to see a new video! Sad to see the destruction 😢. Thank you for showing this....brings it to more people that can help 😊

[@gatormike1434]

Thanks for the vid. I've camped at that CG several times. Y'all should be enjoying the wind. The day after a storm it seems like the air is magical with wind coming from many directions. I always make a point to spend the days after outside.

[@williamscoggin1509]

Dang son, I thought y'all done quit making videos pretty-much hadn't seen you in so long.

[@JamesWilliams-cy2wg]

Glad 2 see yall came out ok , did yall treat Bri to an Official hurricane welcome party ?? those who have been thru a few know wat i mean !! yee yee !!

[@lesHanalala]

There are 2 flamingos on the beach at a State Park, here in Ohio! The birders are going NUTS 🦩🦩

[@PaleoCris]

There are a bunch of flamingoes that showed up here in FL too! They are usually never here. That’s crazy they are all the way up there too.

[@nickalouscromer9082]

My family always wants to get some pizza when a hurricane hits in SC

[@sth.777]

Though this comment is 8 months after the fact, I hope that this region of Florida (as it rebuilds) will learn to install power cables underground... where I live, all power cables are buried - they're not only more protected from storms, snow, etc. but also make the landscape more visually clean and natural...

[@braedonschweigert]

Hope everyone is OK

[@-Slinger-]

Between the extreme weather and the extreme governor I hope you guys will be alright. Much love from across the pond

[@lakesidesusan6745]

Extreme governor arrived in Steinhatchee day 1. Fema, Florida Wildlife Dept. GEM, Red Cross, everyone came and gave guidance for recovery!

[@peterwysoczanski9391]

I knew you guys were out west - glad you guys are ok - it completely missed Jax - you guys do any huntin out this way?

[@kathysmith4261]

Hope you get power back soon.

[@MatthewBaran]

Bummer to see cedar key got wrecked.

[@SamAndColby1fan]

And now it is hurricane Debby

[@lauriepenner350]

You guys are tough. Floridians react to a hurricane like Canadians react to a big snowfall. Of course, Floridians also react to a big snowfall the way Canadians react to a hurricane/tornado...

[@Camination]

Woah

[@hulanbailey5219]

ONE GOOD THING . New fossils will be unearthed . And no telling what else . The power of mother earth is immense and all powerful. Mans' just here for a little while . Great vid. 👍🤘💪💛✌👌😁. ☝😥🙏☝

[@BlackMetalNomad82]

I have quite a few friends that drive down to these hurricanes to document the events as they happen. Wind, water, and rain just doesn't sound appealing to me. I'll stick with my supercells and tornadoes in the open plains.

[@clarepaynick789]

Stay safe in Florida ☮️🤡😎❣️

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

My comments are on Kyles post! Sorry, but I saw his first!

[@Augrabugra]

Это очень интересно !! Я бы хотел узнать что будет с этим городом через неделю - месяц :) It is very interesting !! I would like to know what will happen to this city in a week - a month :) (google translator)

[@roxiegs348]

Sorry, but as a survivor if many Hurricanes, this was careless guys. If you would've gotten a flat or stuck in mud you would've had to call a emergency vehicle and that would be one less for those in serious need. That's why you don't drive around during a hurricane. Stay put and let the storm play out. Why put yourselves in danger? Glad y'all are safe but, common sense.

[@karmakazi219]

There's going to be some epic fossil hunting after this!

[@jackflynn392]

First

[@johncoffey8645]

Made it to 19:00... And honestly couldn't take it anymore! Fortunately and unfortunately, you guys have never seen a real storm. Hazmats of Gen Z! This was literally a storm we would have sat on the porch for!🤷‍♂️

[@PaleoCris]

You couldn’t be more wrong. None of us are GenZ, and I’m a fifth generation Floridian that has been through some unbelievable storms. All my family has and some of us have even lost homes due to them. Idalia was a nasty, nasty storm. There are still loads of people trapped in their homes due to downed trees, not able to travel at all and with no power. We tried to be respectful in this video and not drive right up to the homes of devastated people who lost everything just to film. That didn’t seem right. At my home, we never felt in any danger at all. We went outside in the wind and walked around. Elsewhere was horrifying.

[@johncoffey8645]

@@PaleoCris First, I apologize about the lengthy time it's taken to respond. I honestly forgot until last night when I got the geode video notification, and just now when someone liked the comment. Second, I enjoy your channel on fossils, nature, geodes, etc.... Third, ANY storm can be devastating! I should have added, based on the family and friends of over 30yrs that we have which live in Florida, They accessed the damage much differently to us. True, some places were hit harder than others, and will unfortunately always be this way. But this particular storm will never compete with some in the past, such as Andrew! My apologies if you were offended, and I truly do enjoy your channel!

[@Notyamom]

No thanks! I left in 2014 after 21 years. Ft. Myers Beach got it the worst last time. Glad not to be at Sea level. My friend’s house is a 15 foot stilt home. Waves we’re knocking on his door. Never stay if you can leave. Nothing is worth your life. FEMA will reimburse you for your expenses while you’re displaced from your home save all receipts. Federal disaster, flood insurance, which is mandatory to have ! It’ll will pay for one door. Sad.

[@joycewinegarner9786]

Wow! Glad you guys are ok!!! Who knew that it would take a hurricane to get a new video out? I know you guys deserved a break for sure, but it's hard on us subscriber's. Which is not terrible, really, it means we love and miss you❤ please come back again?