My late mom's best friend was from Lake Charles, his name was Smitty, The guy was a simple man, he passed away in 2001, I miss them both.

Love an prayers to all in La.

Prayers for all that are going thur this my coworkers are from a town In LA BY THE GULF AND HAD LOST THERE HOME I FEEL BAD FOR THEM SEND PRAYERS TO THEM AND EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAS BEEN AFFECTED IN ANY KIND OF WAY DUE TO THIS STORM AMEN

I'm truly horrified to see this kind of destruction. I'm praying for you all brother 🙏

So sorry. Sending positivity from the UK 🙏🏻

God loves hurricanes !

They will need more than prayers. Maybe you could send some ca$h?

Is is even possible to insure a house in this region? If so it must be very expensive..

Insurance does not cover natural disasters

@@iainmillington904 yes it does

@@iainmillington904 You need a new policy bro!

@@rexcooper3365 not the same as uk then here they don’t have to pay if declared a natural disaster I don’t have insurance I can’t get it as I live above a shop and the 2 are connected but I am better off saving the money

a whopping 16 hours !!!

Let us know when you have 300 mph winds in EL RENO. PLEASE DUDE I'll take your 100 mph winds any day

@@robertswickard8355 El Reno tornado didn't even hit anything, otherwise it would have been rated ef5. This comment didn't make any sense!!!!

@@GoldBlueDude ok then --- how about May 3rd ,1999 Moore Oklahoma with 318 mph winds that killed 50 people Injured 100's of more ... which I was in as a truck driver , See my folks moved to Homestead Florida in 1986 , we used to go to The Goldcoaster RV resort just down from HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE on vacation and went through Andrew ... You can not compare a hurricane to the most violent storms ,,, TORNADO'S Question-----' Did hurricane IDA , ANDREW any hurricane's rip blacktop and concrete out of the ground ---- NO ,, but that did happen in El Reno and Moore ... Just go and look at MOORE OK. Tornado's damage and then look at IDA damage and tell me they are close ....

@@robertswickard8355 I wasn't saying tornados weren't more dangerous. In fact that's why I made the comparison a 100 mile wide ef3 tornado. Ida affected MILLIONS of people. So no not as strong as an ef4/ef5 tornado but much more widespread damage bc of wind and flooding.

Prayers are not enough. Maybe you could send some money?

@@nathalie_desrosiers lol isn't that what fema is for.

@@nathalie_desrosiers why does every one always want money sent. Can't you ask your family members. I'm struggling as it is too.

It's definitely safe for kids. I'll give it that.

Wish there were tornadoes and stronger winds and rain so it can flatten more homes and blow more things up love it

Maybe we should get them to make our houses and buildings. 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ This school is about 5 minutes from my house. Across the street from my house are several trailers that were completely destroyed. My kids swing set was still standing and my wobbly mailbox🤦🏻‍♀️ it's crazy!

School gym

Absolutely.

Me too and I wonder where the horse went all during the hurricane . I'm also glad the levee's held up

Horses

@@arleenmorlino4019 horses instinct is to stand outside in an open area. They usually huddle together in a circle like a football team does .

@@CajunA79 oh no that's horrible

Definitely. She earned it.

This is terrible. I think this one will not only be retired, bit upgraded to Cat5 Prayers for all affected.

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Prayers are nice, but money would be better.

I aggree.I noticed what weathered the storm- what didn't and well built structures Did, Cheap, cut corners-$$- look good on the outside fall apart.

Amerika is a house of cards

Did you notice all that concrete laying everywhere?

@@sandyjuntunen4088 , Those are just decorations. Houses are just wood, carton and plastic.

May help with wind to a point but won't help at all with flooding, except walls will still be standing....maybe. A large tree trunk or piece of wood pushed over 100 mph would punch a hole in concrete unless steel reinforced.

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They will need way more than prayers. Maybe you could send some ca$h?

Sign was plastic and building is concrete

Glade that no one is not “working” at that time. Lol

I guess they can legitimately say the milkshake machine isn't working this time.

Mcdonalds must build those buildings like bomb shelters. I live near ringgold ga and our local mcdonalds took a direct hit from an ef4 tornado in 2011, all the glass was gone but the building was relatively undamaged, even the indoor playground was left intact.

Yahh but Walgreens . . ?? That is what happens when you choice the cheapest bid !

A long time to rebuild but build stronger buildings everything better, it will happen again.

The giant transmission tower that services the NO area went into the Mississippi. New Orleans will be out of power for weeks as they rush to rebuilt it

It will be weeks. The news is only focusing on NOLA and BR but Lafourche Parish took the hardest hit. They don't even have running water or cell service.😢 My whole family is stuck down there.

I’m glade that every one in that state is save.

For the first time yesterday I watched live video of this storm. I never knew a cat 4 was like this. I thought every wood structure would be flattened the ground. It appears that any large building that had their door open or blown in ended up severely damaged. All other buildings did ok for the most part. Have to admit, the media fooled me on hurricanes. They got me good. And I don’t believe anything on TV.

Recover by building 20 miles to the east or 20 miles to the west. Not over a hurricane path again that will just be hit 16 years later again.

@@fitybux4664 or build them so they can withstand this or is the loss of everything not worth the cost it will happen again and new houses will blow down

It will happen again.

No this really did destroy the town for real

Devastation horror covid is not a something to be compared with a huge hurricane

What about your pocket book?

@@kcook8119 I have already opened my pocketbook. I hope you have as well. And you don't need to ask questions like that. It's condescending.

@@beaglemama7928 I'm here in New Orleans on my own dime helping people salvage what they can and moving it to storages until they can figure out the next step. I hope I can get a few dollars handed my way. I'm out over $1000 a day between trucks, labor, tools and lodging.

@@kcook8119 I am glad you are helping those in need. I am not in the state currently (former Baton Rouge resident) so I helped the only way I can, through a donation. We should band together as human beings and do whatever we can for our fellow man. May God bless you for helping during this terrible time. I apologize if I seemed upset, I know you are very stressed right now, friend. Thank you for all you're doing.

@@beaglemama7928 false god or weak god if he is powerless to do anything against hurricanes, LOL.

Prayers will not help. Maybe send some money?

That's not how insurance works unfortunately...

Ameen

Ramen. (That means prayers do nothing. Actions do things. Prayers are talking to yourself.)

@@fitybux4664 You’re such a sad, boring cliche

@@fitybux4664 I totally disagree with the idea, fact is only God can help this devastating situation.

@@rebeccabroussard2101 but if you believe in him then you should know he caused it. Climate change caused this, we are killing our planet.

Kinda makes you wonder if that hurricane was a bunch of angry kids. 🤪😳

@@colleb95 angry God that loves his innocent little children

@@sundial6919 true god does not reign with fear

@@chandraanjelica5608 you would actually have to pray for accurate understanding and read the Holy bible to understand 🌻

@@sundial6919 i do pray and i have read the bible. Which is why i made that comment. The bible is man made. If people are to not raise their children out of fear, why is it ok for god to do so? Are we not made in his image?

Yeah, thoughts and prayers...

@@Vidz0022 my THOUGHTS and PRAYERS are with you . I will pray God heals your heart .

Very Sad - especially as these events are Not Nature / Natural, but thanks to The Man's tampering with our climate (decadeslongongoingweathermanipulation&warfare).

Thoughts and prayers have been recalled world-wide due to constant ineffectiveness.

Along with those thoughts is a group doing some great work ............ MERCY CHEFS ! Boots on the ground feeding those that have nothing to eat and have lost everything.

Send cash and resources instead.

Is it through with Louisiana now???

Just admit you are doing nothing for these people.

It's all about the engineering design. I doubt these structures were built to meet hurricane codes.

@TM, Yea I thought they are supposed to be made out of steel

Concrete and rebar..............for the rebuilds

Well they know not to build those buildings anymore how sad♥️❤️💕

@@mercedessmith2646 they do, people aren't willing to pay and listen.......

Oh, yeah, that’s going to help! 🤯

That ain't going to do anything. Send some money.

Thank you

@@088ShanieWonder. 😂

Take a truck full of generators down there. That would help more than stroking the ego of your religious friends and talking to yourself.

Because, they like to scrimp to Save pennies...........

Where is your dollar signs

Are there tornadoes there ?!?! Very few,if any buildings can withstand tornado winds.

Yeah, I saw that too.

Without them, 'The Wizard of Oz' just couldn't have happened.

They are called " cinder blocks" . Cinder blocks DO NOT HAVE rebar in them , Cement walls and floors do ...ROFLMFAO. Cinder Block - a concrete masonry unit is a standard-size rectangular block used in building construction. CMUs are some of the most versatile building products available because of the wide variety of appearances that can be achieved using them.

@@CryMeARiver63 Your right, cinder block don't have rebar in the blocks....but they put rebar in foundation walls and stack block through it and pour concert in the block holes to strength the walls. If they were building a bank they would have rebar in the block walls.

Cheaply built structure for business, they go cheap knowing it may not survive a massive storm, but can have a structure for cheap for perhaps 15 years. It’s a trade off for sure. Be sure they aren’t building houses like this on the coast often.

Looking at grand isle and how almost all houses held up, I’d say they are doing something right.

🐧S-L-I-D-E.....

Thank you for having some compassion. I have a son in CA and he has to deal with the fires. Every time a natural disaster happens you always see people commenting about how the victims are stupid and should just leave, it's sad. I hope your situation gets much better. Love from Mississippi. ✌️

I hope for you hope 🙏🏾

The less you have (in terms of material items) the better, I've become a minimalist over the years so I'm not attached to any items. Most of the things I have are old or were given to me, if I were to lose them tomorrow it would not be a hardship to replace them. I also have renter's insurance, I pay about $7 per month, it's worth it for the peace of mind.

Writing from the UK. You are deeply loved by our God. He sees each hair on your head and he will get you through this time ❤️. You will look back on your life and see why and the threads that will build a beautiful tapestry.

My boy is a lineman from baton rouge and those guys are out on the job. They'll be working 16 plus hour days just to get things up and going power wise for weeks or longer.

I actually started as a freshman at slhs this year. It's quite chaotic as you can see. I know this isn't directed at me specifically but I appreciate your thoughts. My mom and I stayed while my dad and brother stayed. They said they were fine yesterday but I hope nothing changes.

@@slushmuda9170 Yes from what I have been hearing most people are alright however so many homes and stores are completely destroyed..

@@mistypedhi My friend lost the whole right side of his house. My house's carport is gone

The playground is much lower down and has holes making the wind mostly go through it instead of hooking and yanking it up..most of these roofs however are high up and at angles where the wind is going under the lips of them and capable of yanking it upward. This is my hometown. That is my old high school in the video. My whole family is stuck down there with no running water or cell service..

Same thought. Why are they cheaply made? No cement?

With the fields flooded the cows and horses were forced to walk around the highways.

Because the cost to build is too high for the median income for the State.

If the government would stop engineering these hurricanes ppl wouldnt need to rebuild. Its ridi

Because they can't afford to build homes like that .

@@chandraanjelica5608 wtf? Do you care to share what kind of drugs that you are on? Seriously people have lost what sense they have had

@@sandy_sd10 you mean what drugs youre on? You dont gotta believe me. Go read for yourself.

@Nick, 185 gusts

Yes I felt it it's very painful you can't stand up without holding onto something bee stings have no meaning on the pain

Prayers are nice, but could you send some money?

🌀 And it's not worth it.

Kansas is north of I-10

Sadly most of these people can't afford to leave. This is my hometown. I moved away only 2 months ago..my whole family is stuck down there with no running water or cell service..

If you are 10 miles inland or so on relatively high ground in a modern home and have a metal roof you will probably be fine. Also don't have any large trees within 150 ft of your house.

@@mistypedhi Can't afford a tank of gas to head off in any direction other than where the hurricane is?

My house is in the area of the video. Even though we don't really want to leave home, the insurance companies don't work in your favor if you wanted to leave. The problem is they only pay your best values if replacing it, so you'd have to rebuild THEN try to sell it in order to move out. And no one wants to move here, so you take a loss no matter what. I can't fathom going through this again. I'm still displaced and power was just estimated to be restored in 2 months, if we're lucky.

@@keldance75 My prayers are with you and yours through these difficult times…🙏🙏🙏

@@donruga627 I truly appreciate that. There's so many of us just trying to figure out what to do next, and we're not the first to have to go through a Cat 4. Staying positive!

@@keldance75 God will see you all through it…

Yeah your dad knows some s*** but he won't talk about there's a lot of deep dark crap going on at Fort Polk anybody to think that Fort Polk is a training facility they lying to themselves

Unfortunately your prayers didn't blow away the hurricane.

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Yes, I drove back to Texas from Florida a few days after that, after finishing a project in Hollandale. Trees were snapped off and strewn across the landscape for miles. It was like a 30 or 40 mile wide tornado.

Strong hurricanes been happening well before humans were around. The problem is in places like this they aren’t going to just knock down an older building and rebuild it to make it stronger. Every new building created now is usually up to code.

@@Blane_be_fishin Catagory 6 hurricanes will soon be a thing.

@Katie, Our gov will make sure we see storms like this now, its full of money

@@canuckprogressive.3435 Sure will they keep messing with the weather acting like they are God. Cant mess with Gods creation and not get slapped back. Geoengenerring, haarp, cloud seeding and whatever else they do in secret because of greed

@@paulettebarrow9791 Pumping 1 1/4 trillion tons of co2 in the air in the last 200 years has messed with it.

Harsh reality

Will you be there to help?

Who the f*** are you are you going to give us your house

Oh that's right I don't want to live in your s*** hole quit telling us we need to leave

Having said that, I'm sorry that happened to those people down there.

LoL, I get the dilemma; there’s the moral ramifications vs the fact that the company will consider it a total loss anyway and write off on taxes. Best thing to do in this situation is gather everything salvageable and take it to the nearest shelter, they’re gonna need it.

@@dianamitethe1nonly703 The Robin Hood move . Well played.

@@davidhuggins3892 I feel the same, although, there’s possibly some unseen obstacles that might interfere with the merry men of Sherwood

Grab all that wood before it gets mold, don't throw it in a landfill!

They signed off on the lowest bid !

They’re still inspected to be up to a standard. All it takes is a window to get blown out and it’s game over.

Everything down here in SW Florida is Cement, Cinderblock , with rebar, with roof joists fastened all the way down to the foundation. So sad to see all this destruction

They change every time we gotta rebuild but you can never build strong enough to withstand these storms now days.. the house i grew up in was 8 ft off the ground and has never gotten water in it now we gotta build 22-24 ft off the ground n guess what they all jus got water in them...

They will need more than prayers. Maybe you could send some ca$h?

Okay rich man building codes are strong enough why don't you just come build our houses for us Dario's bulshit living in other parts of the country taking y'all know I wish you luck I said f*** you

I went through one of these, a strong Cat 3 many years ago. It destroyed most of the city. In the live storm video yesterday, I was surprised how little damage I saw. This is more like what I expected. At 150 mph, there’s not much that updated codes can accomplish, but I do see fewer totally destroyed houses here than I saw in 1970. Hurricane ties in the framing seem to truly help; there aren’t so many homes with complete roof structures peeled off, totally open to the sky. Steel buildings are engineered to a wind speed, but this was almost off the charts. Some things are just insurmountable. More are insurmountable when you have to balance costs and risk of this level of destruction. My parents left the Gulf coast after three big hurricanes in nine years. The risk seemed too high. It was nearly 50 years before another landed in the same area. Codes and costs balance the risks. As for Louisiana today, prayers. I know what you’re going through.

Nothing stands up to a Cat 5.

I don’t know. Most screws are brittle. Much of the destruction of structures comes from gusts, buffeting, and then the reversal of wind direction as the eye passes. I’ve seen it happen...things blown partially apart are then stripped when the wind reversed. As much of the structural failure comes from nail or screw heads pulling through the wood as from the nail shanks pulling out. It’s one thing to advance opinions, but another to actually get through hours of 150 mph wind, and the gusts that exceed that, and embedded tornadoes.

@@tlandry9689 I've tested various construction methods over many decades. Staples are the worst, having only about 20% of the holding power of ordinary nails. Ring nails are 50% better at holding than shiny nails, but when I discovered screws, typically the "drywall" screws, which are hardened steel (or use "deck screws" when moisture is involved), the pullout force required is more than I can produce with a large crowbar--more than 10X that of the nails. The nails will shear before the hardened steel screws will, but most forces are pulling apart, and the screw will not pull out from the wood--the wood will shred if sufficient force is applied. That, combined with use of sufficient numbers of screws (I like to place them at no more than 3" intervals on roofing decks) and the use of 2x12 rafters with solid bracing ever 24", with main carrying beams held in place with 6" or larger lag bolts, and metal brackets screwed down to the wall framing to hold the roof frame down. Rather than just putting screws diagonally through the joists and into the wall headers, also add L brackets that are screwed in and down directly. When I looked at homes under construction in North Carolina in 2005 (Pulti Homes), I was shocked to see them stapling OSB to 2x4 wall studs. No wonder these houses fall apart when the winds reach 100mph. A well built structure of the right kind of wood will be more resilient than even a cinder block building, which, once the breaking force is reached, crumbles.

@@tlandry9689 you have touched upon the main problem here: profit motive, which leads to cheap, shoddy construction. Metal roofs have the problem of air gaps under them that can lift them in high winds. Cinder blocks are brittle. Believe it or not, the strongest practical structures can be made of wood, with the right methods. Wood has some resilience and can be very strong when fastened in certain ways.

@@tlandry9689 insulation, venting, air condioning, dehumidifiers! No tin to blow away, cover vents & such for storms. For flooding it would need elevation above ground, but I wouldn't live below sea level!

The church I attended is dome shaped.it’s supposed to withstand 200 mph winds.

Can you send money too? It would be more useful.

Land is cheap down there for some reason. 🙄

There's already a shortage of construction workers. Every construction job everywhere is well behind.

That’s what the liberals said 30 years ago and they were WRONG.