Fort Myers Beach After Hurrican Ian. 9 Months Later. Fort Myers Recovery Update.

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Fort Myers Beach After Hurrican Ian. 9 Months Later. Fort Myers Recovery Update.

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Living the Fort Lauderdale Lifestyle

Жыл бұрын

Fort Myers Beach current status. Still very sad.
All my prayers to the people still struggling with the loss and the endless nightmare that is the insurance settlement process.
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@jerzeedivr Жыл бұрын

In NJ after Sandy, we are still rebuilding 13 years after the Storm.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

That’s not very encouraging. Had no idea. Thanks for watching!

@johnperala9704 Жыл бұрын

We need a governor who's more concerned about his citizens than Disney

@BobbiJoCusi Жыл бұрын

9 months to a year is very little time to repair the damage that was done here in Fort Myers Beach! It will take Al least 5 years to get her back. It took a month just to wrap our heads around the devastation and begin to get peoples power back on. Additionally the trades have been slammed at a time of severe worker shortages. I would like to say as a Fort Myers Native and in the Electrical Trade I am grateful and proud of how Residents of Fort Myers Beach have been so patient with the process of rebuilding, the red tape and insurance for repairs have been a huge hurdle. We will rebuild with love and patience!

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfully said. Good luck to you and thanks for watching.

@caseyscott5015 Жыл бұрын

If there is one thing that storms like this makes you appreciate is modern day building codes. People may not like the building regulations, but you can see the end results. I might add that storms like this is an educational tool for architectural engineers and designers to design better structures. My heart goes out to the people of Fort Myers. Being from Oklahoma we know all to well what storm damage looks like. Keep your head up Fort Myers.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks for watching!

@WeggieQueen2005 Жыл бұрын

No workers around. Gee, I wonder why? Thank you for showing how little has transpired since the storm.

@shelleyneidich8385 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. My mom lived on FMB for many years even after my dad died. She lived on Madera and I visited from NJ many times. She died in 2017 at 99 and the one saving grace is she did not see this loss.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes, so glad she did not see it. Thank you for watching!

@cynthia8730 Жыл бұрын

So sad.!!, I’m CRYING 😢.. THANKS FOR YOUR UPDATE. 🙏.. I wasn’t able to go over there, after IAN , I’ve been getting stres post traumatic after that experience..

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Cynthia, I’m so sorry that you had to experience all of that trauma. It is very scary. All my best to you and thank you for watching!

@maumor2 Жыл бұрын

Been at Fort Myers for 22 years and this was a life changing event. There is very little rebuilding going on, what locals are getting from insurance companies barely pays for clean up and demolition. Most lots are for sale place won't be the same. Politicians in Tallahassee banning books and fighting mickey mouse while insurance companies do whatever they want

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a sad situation. Thank you for watching.

@timhazeltine3256 11 ай бұрын

Bingo.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

I agree! So sad.

@sandrachank6982 Жыл бұрын

I lived in. FT Myers for 5 years and left in 2004. Love the town. SO sad...breaks my heart. 😢❤

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes it does. Thanks for watching.

@dianeomans3743 Жыл бұрын

So sad that the business and home owners have had and continue to deal with such hardships. The insurance industry in Florida is not making it easy for these folks.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Thanks for watching.

@dickhernandez3191 Жыл бұрын

The governor to noting

@davidtuttle7556 Жыл бұрын

@@dickhernandez3191he talks a lot. He’s too busy running for POTUS and or going after LGBTQ ppl, because they’re a threat to us somehow.

@harringtonsonsinc.2097 11 ай бұрын

Blame DeSATAN oops i mean Desantis

@Carnutzjoe Жыл бұрын

Sadly, there is nothing to prevent another storm from happening again this year. Or next year. Or after that. Insurance has become unobtainable and without it you can’t borrow or build. The beach life that we’ve come to love has been destroyed forever. This is the case for every beachfront area on the gulf coast, not just Florida.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

So very true. I totally agree with you about the insurance issue. Unaffordable. Thanks for watching my channel.

@funtimeswheatha6552 Жыл бұрын

Because we gave it all away to international countries ...

@rickrack4812 Жыл бұрын

Statical probability being low, is the only thing.

@timhazeltine3256 11 ай бұрын

@@funtimeswheatha6552No, it's unaffordable because premiums don't cover the cost of rebuilding.

@MrCoolTre 11 ай бұрын

Has it always been like this?

@sflasaint811 Жыл бұрын

This used to be such a quaint and fun place for a long weekend. Hate to see all that damage.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for watching

@zoeyzed5127 Жыл бұрын

Just came back from Sanibel and Fort Myer beach area it looked bad but Captiva looked ok lots of building still looking good.

@paulagloe4841 Жыл бұрын

If you compare your video to any filmed throughout the last 9 months, the cleanup has come a long way. Every home owner has had to deal with unimaginable red tape to make every decision about their homes/properties. Many businesses rallied , making creative decisions and opened as best they could for the winter season. As part-time FM residents, we frequented as many businesses as possible and used the beaches there and on Sanibel weekly. Parking is available in many places and the cost supports the needs of the island. Fort Myers Beach will never be the same as it was before Ian and what it will look like down the road is being played out by those with a stake in the island. Pray for the people of the islands and come enjoy the beauty of the island as it was before the footprint of humans leave their mark again. ❤🌴🐬

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your points, especially the insurance part. I have watched many videos regarding people struggling with this. Breaks my heart. All my best to you and thanks for watching.

@lannlann Жыл бұрын

It will most likely take 15 to twenty years for this area to recover to the level it previously enjoyed.

@PokemonRangerKellyn 11 ай бұрын

My dad and stepmom house had a direct hit but it survived and I went there 5 days later after the hurricane and I saw my favorite places destroyed or damaged. It was heart braking.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s very heartbreaking to see! Thank you for watching my channel.

@Mac11700 Жыл бұрын

So sad. I loved the beach there as well as the community. We were there many times while growing up in Miami.

@xAl3216 Жыл бұрын

We vacationed there the weekend right before it happened. We left about 3 days before this came and it was so beautiful and we got to visit the shops and restaurants and it's sad to see this happen.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

You are so lucky to have been there before the destruction to see the beauty. Thanks for watching.!

@janeyrichards474 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that video. Very well done. We were at the Pink Shell just days prior. Still following the progress of this beautiful location.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Janey.

@timafiggy Жыл бұрын

So sad ,my heart breaks 💔.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes- so tragic.

@donnat9753 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update on the beach!!!

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Donna!

@josephdecarlo1262 9 ай бұрын

Gut wrenching to see the damage. I stayed at Seaside and broke my heart to see it was so badly damaged.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 9 ай бұрын

Yes, it is heartbreaking

@donaldhooper3064 Жыл бұрын

Never been to Ft Myers. Former videos showed that it was a an awesome place. Unbelievable to see the damage. Sooooooooooo sad to see but thank you for your video. Good job. Don H Ocala Fl

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Donald!

@donaldhooper3064 Жыл бұрын

Anytime - I enjoyed it very much. You did a great job. Don@@livingthefortlauderdalelif995

@onelife7247 Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks very much indeed for posting this video. Currently stuck in France but was born and bred in FM. The community spirit is palpable in terms of what I’ve seen of the recovery process. Hoping I can help in some way very soon. Best wishes to you and yours 🌻🇺🇸

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Take care and thanks for watching.

@zoeyzed5127 Жыл бұрын

@@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 I am in Bonita Springs no damage from Ian in my community I just went all the way to Ft Myer beach today back roads most homes are still standing but they are mansions of concrete but damage to land and lower floors inside, but Ft Myer beach tourist area itself is still badly damaged. Lots of trashed buildings, went to Sanibel and Captiva my favorite place The Cow is torn down nothing left I miss it. Lots of building messed up but oddly Captiva looked better, many of the homes looked good and still there because concrete block or poured concrete like ours, Bubble Room closed Green Flash closed and Cow gone. Been to Naples week after the storm Fifth Ave Cafe open but Naples Bay Resort not open still not open.

@funtimeswheatha6552 Жыл бұрын

I literally flew to ft Myers for one night in 2021 from Chicago just to have breakfast on lani kais roof and to hop in the ocean because this beach means so much to me.... My heart aches !

@rickrack4812 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Rick- thank you for watching my channel

@zero1fifty8 Жыл бұрын

I live a block away from the beach on the eastern side of Florida and I think about something like this happening all the time now. Luckily I live in a concrete block townhouse but apparently insurance companies feel that way too unfortunately.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

The east coast has been lucky. Insurance is out of control for sure. Thanks for watching.

@zoeyzed5127 Жыл бұрын

Me too my duplex is poured concrete its the best but not done because too difficult, the newer ones in my community were concrete block which is good too.

@melaniebuswell6646 Жыл бұрын

After a hurricane like that I think it looks pretty good. The open beach front is nice ! Sad for the tragedy however. I went through about 10 hurricanes on Sanibel and Captiva and never evacuated 😳

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@joancarlson1884 Жыл бұрын

This storm was horrific-news teams did not cover:(

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

It was horrific. The videos of the water coming in and inundating everything is scary.

@jenniferrueger1694 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video Jennifer!

@cathietonkin5577 Жыл бұрын

Sadly many are having difficulty with insurance companies who don’t want to pay for the loss or the cost replacement. My Friends who live there have double the cost that insurance companies are offering to pay so everything has to go in to a dispute!

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes- insurance is a nightmare! Thanks for watching

@denisebierd5203 Жыл бұрын

The house was the Shamrock ☘️ Bar it was there for years. 😢

@jday7767 Жыл бұрын

People complain about the current building codes and all of Florida has to conform to Miami-Dade construction codes. This is why.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Exactly Jeff. Thanks for watching and hope all is well with you!

@1225328 Жыл бұрын

It shows - don’t buy on the ocean or within a few blocks because it will happen again in Florida

@spocksvulcanbrain Жыл бұрын

We just bought property in Mexico and this was my one and only absolute in the decision. NEVER on the beach for exactly this reason. Must be far enough inland to walk to the water, but high enough or back far enough so storm surge is not an issue. We bought about 1/2 mile from the water (easy walk) up on a hill (great views).

@johnerdmann2700 11 ай бұрын

good sad work

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching my channel

@lilliandarling2016 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I live in Ft. Myers (born & raised). I went to FMB before Christmas & was shocked to see the devastation. I haven’t been back (too painful) but I’ve been curious about how things are going. My fiancé works for the water company on Sanibel Island. He’s been out there since day 3 after Ian. He said it’s like a bomb went off. The devastation on FMB & Sanibel is more than words can convey. Both beaches are making progress but it’s going to take many years of recovery efforts. Hope you’ll come back in the future to see the updates.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. It is true, the devastation is unbelievable. Thank you for watching.

@timhazeltine3256 11 ай бұрын

Piles of debris, half demolished building and rubble....looks like a war zone.

@KingmanRoss Жыл бұрын

To you that is recording and commenting,if you think you can do better or faster on repair,Go For It Dude.

@cookielover1018TM Жыл бұрын

Nice video, no activity no rebuilding looks like the money ran out on most, sad, spent many vacations at the square and pier area. Now I vacation in Gulf Shores Orange beach area.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

It is sad. Thanks for watching!

@MrRonnmaui 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tour. I think Lahaina/Maui will be even worse. Lawsuits+corrupt officials+insurance issues+red tape will take 10 years.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Mr. RonnMaui!

@enzo999999999able Жыл бұрын

There weren’t that many high rise apt. on ft. myers beach, mainly older style homes homes. The debri on the beach is the cleanup effort. The sand is being sifted and cleaned. As much as we want everyone back to the beach, I just don’t know how it could be safe to walk on the beach or swim.

@ron4501 Жыл бұрын

Don't worry Floridians... governor Ron Meatball De Santis is on the job... running for president.

@Patrick-yh5yd Жыл бұрын

Just imagine if the storm would have stalled over Florida like that horrible hurricane did to the Bahamas 2 years ago for 5 days.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

That is a scary thought. Those storms are the worst. Thanks for watching.

@Patrick-yh5yd Жыл бұрын

@@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Poor Haiti and other Islands have gotten worse and no money to help them. But Mostly we should worry about Florida. Thank You.

@DaisyCatToo 11 ай бұрын

Hurricane Maria?

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

@@DaisyCatToo video is 9 months after Hurricane Ian. September 2022

@bennokraehe4470 Жыл бұрын

Geez, this is really bad. Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Michael both fall under the category of "catastrophic". A lot of people love this part coastal Florida, and they are willing to break their backs to recover. I'm going to hope for the best. I have faith that a recovery will take place, but it will likely take 4 -5 years.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct. It’s sad, but they will come back eventually and all the new structures will be built to the new building codes. Thank you so much for watching!

@jayson657 Жыл бұрын

People insist on building not only homes but mansions in places you know are eventually going to be wiped out is crazy. I can’t believe anyone would insure them. Building in Florida is like building a house on railroad tracks. I’d never go back there.

@casey11001 2 ай бұрын

Please do a video on North fort Myers Prosperity marina and the adjacent homes next door. Also, boat storage area in between Marina and property. Most appreciated from Disabled Ear Vet. Thanks

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 2 ай бұрын

Casey- thank you for watching! Unfortunately, I live on the east coast of Florida. The video I did of Fort Myers, occurred when I was over there for some business.

@AZ-2024 Жыл бұрын

Sad it was a beautiful place .One of my favorite places to go in Florida.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

It is sad. I’m sure when they rebuild, it will look spectacular. The new Margaritaville hotel looks like it’s coming along. Looks nice. Thanks for watching.

@Patrick-yh5yd Жыл бұрын

This guy talking is so emotional. If he was older he would know this will bring change. Maybe better maybe worse.

@WeggieQueen2005 Жыл бұрын

it's also how the shutters are put up. If wind gets inside the home it's all over.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Christine

@Lianne459 Жыл бұрын

This is why I enjoy Florida in the winter as a tourist and would never invest my money in any property there.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@Patricia-qj6cs Жыл бұрын

Get your great Governor to do his job and quit his stupid cultural wars. This is a shame !

@patsfanb6 Жыл бұрын

I lived on the beach ,behind the ole chlie Calientes..xroos from the loni kai back in the late 90's...such a mess of people life..unbelievable

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@BobABooey. Жыл бұрын

Although, it will take 10-15 years to rebuild Fort Myers beach, it didn't help that you elected a governor who spends all his time running for another job.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@edhindle9131 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! He also cares about nothing but his political career! Look at all the money and time he’s spending fighting with Disney instead of helping everyone in the hurricane crisis he even denied flood control in Orange County! Thanks for the video it’s important to understand how tuff things are 9 months later!!!

@Lianne459 Жыл бұрын

@@edhindle9131 Not to mention banning books and torturing teachers. Ronnie boy also drove out all the immigrants doing the grunt and farm work no Floridians want to do. And he's taking Florida tax money to fly immigrants out of Texas to own the libs.

@Arian0027 Жыл бұрын

He sure started off strong for the residents of Florida but the second he was re-elected he left us high and dry and stabbed the man in the back who helped him get this job.

@Resultsnottalk 3 ай бұрын

In the insurance companies are in on it with the devolopers and county

@georose33 Жыл бұрын

Ian wrecked SWFL, but the worst of it was Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach & Matlacha. Most of the slow progress can be directly blamed on the insurance companies, not paying or undercutting. Some of the "old Florida" wooden shacks on FMB were uninsurable and washed away. Those people either pay up or sell. It's a mess. I live a couple miles from Matlacha, luckily I had minor damage, still wasn't all covered by my insurance.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Insurance is the biggest racket! Makes me mad…. considering all the money we pay. Glad you’re home Didn’t have major damage. Thanks for watching and take care!

@debbieticarich5409 Жыл бұрын

Do you suppose de Satan could have any input with the insurance companies if he gave a damn about what's happening here.

@carolynjones674 Жыл бұрын

The reason the houses are sitting there like that just because the insurance company won’t pay them or they lowballed them and you could take a great governor for that!

@KL-er7yi Жыл бұрын

Will be there in September. Just couldn’t not pull the hotel contract as we know how important the economic impact is to help get them back on their feet.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

That’s very thoughtful. Thanks for watching!

@JBILLIONS Жыл бұрын

To rebuild any coastal town these days after these storms hit is pretty much futile. There is a reason insurance companies are pulling out. These 100 year storms are starting to happen every year.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Sadly- these mega storms are more common. Thanks for watching

@mrthomaschannelearth Жыл бұрын

That house sitting sideways in the background of the American flag is one of the most American images I have ever seen

@gillianhusted 10 ай бұрын

I would be interested to see some 'before' and 'after' shots of this area as I do not know Fort Myers at all. Do you have something in your archives which would fit the bill? Thanks.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 10 ай бұрын

Hi- I do not have a before and after video. But if you go to KZfaq and type in the search bar Fort Myers beach 2019, for example, you can see what it looked like before. I also believe if you type in before, and after hurricane Ian, you might get a few videos as well. Thanks for watching!

@gillianhusted 10 ай бұрын

@@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Thanks for the info. I'll check out your suggestions!

@MrModel--CAPTURED-ON-FILM Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Florida Panhandle after their hurricanes several years ago.....

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes- Mexico beach area was wiped out. It is scary. Thanks for watching!

@Jim-zc6dr Жыл бұрын

Let's be honest Ft myers Beach was getting run down and needed a storm. If you have a home on the beach more than likely your not broke and can afford another house. The county just loves new buildings,houses and shops. Higher rent higher prices that's what it's all about. Money money money

@kerrydennard4921 Жыл бұрын

Lot of people are going because the city hall has commissioned to police the handout as many parking tickets as possible when there's limited space to park that is crazy so they chased money away I won't be going there anytime soon

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

That is sad to hear. Thanks for watching!

@BOEHHO89 Жыл бұрын

Waiting for the insurance company .

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

So many people are. Hang in there. Thanks for watching.

@harrisond8132 Жыл бұрын

How are the insurance companies doing?

@sauronthegreat5799 Жыл бұрын

Hurricane season is on and hopefully there so t be another one hitting ft myers.

@rodgerjohnson3375 Жыл бұрын

It will take between 5 and 10 years to finish ruining FMB and making it a much smaller version of Lauderdale. That will really suck.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@mikedigas837 Жыл бұрын

Is this a weekend? Why is no one working...trucks hauling debris...carpenters...everything stopped...why?

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

It was on a Tuesday. Limited activity might be a result of insurance payouts….lack of…… Thanks for watching

@robertrobinson4891 Жыл бұрын

What the heck. Florida was known for cleaning up these disasters. Bulldozers excavators and dump trucks. Whats gone wrong here?

@vulcan2882 Жыл бұрын

Well where's the help they were supposed to get, oh wait that's right DeSatan said no help is needed. Are you still gonna vote for the guy who said NO HELP for you ?

@sauronthegreat5799 Жыл бұрын

Where's desantis when you need him?

@miss.heatherr Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video! Did you happen to get any footage of things that are currently open? I will be there in 1 week and I’m trying to find local businesses to support.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather. Some businesses were operating out of trailers, but I didn’t really see much open. There was a restaurant open closer to the bridge area. Thanks for watching.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Publix had just opened when I was there a couple weeks ago.

@busterbadass Жыл бұрын

Yucatan, Wahoo Willies, Pink Shell, Lani Kai Bar, The Whale (in a trailer), some trailers operating in Times Square, Diamond Head, Publix and a couple beach bars

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

@@busterbadass thanks

@barbararoland6166 Жыл бұрын

It will be that sad way for years check out what happen after Hurricance Andrews 1990 some of that last for years it might still be that way

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Barbara, a lot of rebuilding needs to occur, so you are probably very correct. Thanks for watching.

@sherylbritton6725 Жыл бұрын

So sad….

@KingmanRoss Жыл бұрын

IF anyone thinks this will be a quick fix,then you ain't living in the real world.If it was only a say,even a dozen buildings,great.But it is NOT like that.Smoe places may not be repaired or replaced,who knows.But it takes time,with all the destruction.

@cynthiawilliamson5905 Жыл бұрын

Many buildings were blown away

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Yes, and washed away. Very scary. Thanks for watching Cynthia.

@pauliefromphilly Жыл бұрын

I would say these are no longer million dollar properties

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Paulie

@mattp4079 Жыл бұрын

Institutional investors and speculators are buying up those lots sight unseen. They will rebuild and make their money back in 3 years in rental fees. People !ove beachfront no matter the risks.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

You’ve got that right. Thanks for watching!

@aussieburn777 11 ай бұрын

Why wouldn't they be receiving massive federal help like that huge tree and house on its side should've been cleared after 9 months what about army reserve??? I dont get it ..... ur video is amazing and haunting esp the house with oven and microvave and grocery items sitting there frozen in time its post apocalyptic to me, living in Australia we dont get these catastrophes. My heart and every prayer i can muster go out to the Fort Myers community.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 11 ай бұрын

I’m not sure why these houses remain in this condition. It must have a lot to do with the insurance companies and their failure to pay out quickly. The images of the kitchen with the grocery items still standing is haunting , that’s why I took the picture. It is very sad. Thank you so much for watching the video.

@aussieburn777 11 ай бұрын

@@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 thank u that makes sense but sad the govt can't provide more aid or pressure insurance to speed up process. I think insurance same world wide I know we had storms here recently and 1 year later people still had trees on their homes so it's one of those impossible things. Gosh will not forget ur video burnt into my retina thank u.

@garysawinski6117 Жыл бұрын

Very Sad!!😢

@Almscodex Жыл бұрын

Set to be a net zero city. 15 minute city.

@BuyingTickets Жыл бұрын

yeeee

@Superchick2 Жыл бұрын

You said the words, "it teaches you a lesson." Maybe you hadn't meant to say that (?) and it was kind of "off the cuff." I cannot fathom what type of "lesson" was taught by a catalclysmic hurricane barrelling through and devastating an entire city. That one should always take hurricane preparedness and evacuation plans seriously? Have adequate property owners' insurance?

@Theguys1 Жыл бұрын

No wonder insurance rates are rocketing.

@marycabrera5154 Жыл бұрын

They needed to built concrete homes. From bottom to the top including the roof like in Puerto Rico. Homes are stronger bc they are built from steel and concrete. You can't built paper homes in Florida.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Very true. Thanks for watching!

@user-cp1kk1rv4h Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I said this when the storm happened, Fort Myers would be left to their own devices, abandoned by the government. This doesn't look much different than after the storm. Fort Myers had a larger annual revenue than Miami by almost $9 million. To repair so much investment to this extent, it would be hard to restore. We're more worried about Ukraine, Russian war than our own people. Where India cuts rice exports to make sure their own people are fed. America, we allow an invasion over our borders with people who want to take down America. Unfortunately I saw this coming with how America treated the people in the past. God speed.

@dancom3207 11 ай бұрын

They should leave the beach like that. It looks better.

@commonsense8012 Жыл бұрын

Is "super sad" more sad than sad ?

@alicat9580 Жыл бұрын

The old junk houses needed to get purged. It needed to happen.

@LeonardCooperman Жыл бұрын

I love seeing nothing being built right on the beach, I hope they don’t let them rebuild there. Turn it back into sand dunes and natural vegetation.

@TWK421 Жыл бұрын

Dang!

@suewiseley2724 Жыл бұрын

doesn't look like businesses are back.

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

Sadly- so many businesses were washed away. Insurance or lack of is the reason why many businesses are not back yet. Thank you for watching.

@user-kk2xv4dt6h Жыл бұрын

Poor hooters

@stevenperry9400 11 ай бұрын

You couldn’t pay me to live in Florida… F THAT!!!’

@Resultsnottalk 3 ай бұрын

Insurance paid barely anything

@Kenny-en7wb Жыл бұрын

All the migrants are gone..Desantas drove them away

@sauronthegreat5799 Жыл бұрын

Don't build your house on sand

@spocksvulcanbrain Жыл бұрын

It's hard to fathom why people still rebuild there. You showed new homes. No sympathy for when the next hurricane destroys them AGAIN. The government should forbid rebuilding.

@MarkMayhew Жыл бұрын

FYI, those people are millionaires

@piloto_loco Жыл бұрын

Building on Sand and hope water won't spill it away lol. you must be naive to move to hurricane spots and think something made of wood matches withstands the power of a storm system. the only tragedy really seems the average education level. guess some realtors gotta go for a real job now lol.

@domcizek Жыл бұрын

GOOD UPDATE, USED TO GO THERE OFTEN, THE GOOD THING IS THAT A LOT OF THE OLD BUILDINGS THAT WERE NOT HURRICANE PROOF ARE GONE AND THE NEW ONES WILL BE UP TO THE NEW STANDARDS AND MAY BE MORE RESILIENT TO THE NEXT STORM, AND THEY WILL COME WITH CLIMATE CHANGE THEY MAY BE STRONGER AND MORE FREQUENT, ONLY TIME WILL TELL

@livingthefortlauderdalelif995 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Thanks for watching!