The week of October 3rd I made a trip from Northern Kentucky to Fort Myers Florida to help longtime follower and friend, John Hancock. John lives in Fort Myers and was right in the bullseye of Hurricane Ian and suffered the wrath of its winds and flooding waters. On the morning of Monday, October 3rd I received a message that my buddy needed some help. I packed up and left a few hours later.
The drive down to Fort Myers took in excess of 17 hours. Traffic going into Fort Myers was horrible. I made the following video along the way, while I was there, and shared some thoughts when I left.
I did not take pics of my buddy’s place, nor any videos. His privacy and struggles were personal and not to be shared. What I documented was much more general, but, still valuable for those not in the area.
There are lessons to be learned for those who are not in the disaster zone. One of the main lessons? Be ready.
Take care all.
Rourke
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Rourke- what a good friend you are.Please give John my best.I will pray and please let us know if there is a go fund me for him or if you have an address where we could send him some support.Please also send me an address for yourself so I can be more supportive of your site .
When Irenbe hit here and we lost our entire town of Schoharie plus
I volunteered.We had an elderly friend who lost her home live with us and her 3 dogs and 3 cats for what felt like a VERY LONG time !! Nothing is as awful as seeing the sights inside and out of homes devastated by water and mud, Years later our town is still recuperating. It will take Florida YEARS to rebound.
I love the ocean but I do not think people should be permitting to rebuild in such vulnerable areas . Will watch your video.I cannot imagine 17 hours .
God bless. Arlene
Thanks Arlene. He is doing better, however, there is much to do. While I would not live under that constant yearly threat of devasting hurricanes I do not think people should be banned from rebuilding. WHat I struggle with is why homes are not built with mitigation steps to reduce the chances of flooding from such a storm. Homes on stilts are not uncommon along the cost of South Carolina. Just a thought.
John, prayers for your friend and all those impacted by Ian.
Thanks JohnP.