As Hurricane Milton unleashed its fury on Florida, with winds reaching up to 100 mph, Pedro Casares from Orlando decided to take an unusual but clever approach to protect his home. While most people were boarding up windows and securing their properties, Pedro went a step further. He attached six large yellow straps from the roof of his one-story house to the ground, hoping to anchor it against the powerful winds.
The image of his house, looking like something out of a disaster movie, went viral when Spectrum Bay News 9 posted it on X (formerly Twitter). One commenter couldn’t help but joke, “Everyone is laughing now, but this man will be a legend when all the other houses are floating down the road, and he’s sitting in his new living room swimming pool watching TV powered by a Starlink terminal.”
The storm has already claimed two lives, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirming that 19 tornadoes have been reported across the state. In the wake of the destruction, theme parks like Disney World remain closed, and financial losses could soar as high as $200 million. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has urged residents to stay indoors while the extent of the damage is assessed.
As the storm rages on, the US National Hurricane Center has warned people to be cautious of the deceptive calm in the eye of the storm, reminding everyone that it’s not over yet. Despite the chaos around him, Pedro’s unusual method has made him a local hero in the eyes of many, with some even saying his creative strategy might just save his home from the hurricane’s wrath.
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