The experience of a man from the US state of Florida caught attention, after he was able to protect his home from… Hurricane Milton The destroyer was destroyed in an unconventional way, as he used strong plastic belts to connect his house to the ground and cover the windows and entrances.
The idea began to take shape in Pedro Casares' head after his previous experience with Hurricane V Puerto RicoHis home there was exposed to severe danger, which prompted him to implement an innovative protection plan in Florida using metal hooks embedded in cement and shipping belts with the capacity to bear enormous weight, which cost him about 22 thousand dollars.
Protection plan
The Casares native planted metal hooks in 8 feet of cement in the ground and used large plastic straps — the same type typically used to secure shipping containers on ships — attached to ground hooks.
Specially designed cement anchors and straps, which cost Casares $22,000 (£16,833), have been placed around the roof of the family home and are said to be able to support 5,400 pounds (2,449 kilograms) of weight.
Casares' daughter posted a video on her account on the TikTok platform, in which she talked about their house, which remained protected after the hurricane passed. She said, “We survived the second hurricane and we are lucky that our house was not exposed to major damage. My prayers continue for those severely affected during this time. Me and my parents.” “About to drive to see if anyone needs help.”
@simplyuniquesmiles93 We made it through our second Hurricane and we are blessed to have no crazy damages to rhe home. My prayers still continue to those heavily affected during this time. Me and my dad are about to drive to see if anyone needs help🙏🫶🏼🏠#HurricaneMilton#CentralFL#Orlando#FLhomegoesviral#homestrappeddown#homedepot#lowes#USCC#cargocontrolstraps#acehardware#CNN#wash2news#spectrumnews#telemundo#univision#dailymail#abcnews#ukradiostation
These unconventional measures aroused the interest of social media users, as a photo of his protected house spread across the Internet, amid great praise for its position and ability to confront the hurricane.
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However, Casares was also subjected to some criticism that considered the costs of protection to be exaggerated, especially since some nearby homes did not sustain significant damage.
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Hurricane Milton 'extremely dangerous'
A tornado hit Milton Florida State As a Category 3 storm, with wind speeds exceeding 150 mph, causing widespread destruction.
Human losses amounted to at least 55 people, in addition to 120 injured people who received treatment in hospitals. More than 500,000 people were displaced from their homes, leading to the establishment of emergency centers to shelter them.
As for the material losses resulting from the hurricane, they have not yet been accurately determined, but preliminary estimates indicate that the total economic damage caused by Hurricane Milton may reach $15 billion, with expectations that this number will increase upon completion of the comprehensive assessment.
Infrastructure was mainly affected, with about 20,000 homes exposed to total destruction, and 200,000 buildings, including homes and businesses, damaged. Many streets and farms were flooded. More than 50 bridges were reported damaged or destroyed, which complicates movement in the affected areas and paralyzes transportation in large parts of the state.
It is estimated that about 40,000 companies were destroyed or severely damaged, exposing their owners to significant losses.
Expert ways to protect your home from a hurricane
Stunning images of the massive devastation caused by Hurricane Milton and other catastrophic hurricanes may lead some to believe that little can be done to protect property from such powerful natural disasters.
- Windows and doors protection: Using wooden panels or impact-resistant windows.
- Roof insurance: Install any loose parts and clean gutters to drain water.
- Insurance for external purposes: Avoid leaving loose objects that can become dangerous projectiles due to the wind.
- Resorting to internal rooms: Avoid rooms with windows during a hurricane and seek refuge in interior rooms such as the bathroom or closet.
