As the threat of Hurricane Milton loomed, many Floridians were busy boarding up their windows and stacking sandbags. However, one resident took a different route in getting ready for the storm.
Pedro Casares is being celebrated as a ‘Florida legend’ due to his unique strategy for safeguarding his home before Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday, October 10.
Initially a category five storm, Hurricane Milton posed a significant threat with experts predicting widespread damage upon its arrival.
Luckily, the hurricane downgraded to a category three by the time it reached Florida’s coast but still caused significant destruction, including damage at the Tampa Field stadium.
The full scope of the storm’s impact will be assessed today as daylight reveals the results.
Now that the hurricane is moving away from Florida, many are eager to hear from their loved ones about their safety. Meanwhile, on social media, users expressed relief upon hearing that viral sensation ‘Lieutenant Dan’ weathered the storm, staying true to his decision not to abandon his boat.
Alongside ‘Lieutenant Dan’, people are eagerly awaiting news about Pedro Casares, who was featured on 9NEWS prior to the storm’s arrival.
In the report, Pedro showcased the straps he secured to his home’s roof in Orlando, hoping they would keep it intact during Hurricane Milton.
Pedro’s daughter explained to CNN’s Brian Abel that the straps were anchored to hooks embedded eight feet deep in cement.
Pedro devised this innovative solution after he and his family experienced a hurricane in Puerto Rico two decades ago.
His daughter encouraged viewers to ‘stay tuned’ to see if her father’s invention succeeded, capturing the attention of many.
“To not follow up on this story after the hurricane would be journalistic malpractice,” one YouTube commenter stated.
Another viewer remarked, “If this man’s house survives, he will be a Florida legend.”
“We all rooting for this man,” another comment read, as someone else expressed they were ‘100% invested in this story’.
Another individual urged, “Please give us an update on this after the storm… would be a great idea for everyone with those type of roofs if it does the job!”
Many others concurred, eagerly awaiting news on the state of Pedro’s home.