Powerful Tornado Strikes Kentucky Again - Previous Lessons Save Lives

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A powerful tornado tore through western Kentucky communities Memorial Day, impacting areas previously devastated by the historic and deadly tornado of December 2021. In this video, we share harrowing accounts from survivors who credit the lessons learned from the earlier disaster for saving their lives during this latest onslaught.
‪@WxChasing‬ and I tracked the tornado as it formed on May 26, 2024, at dusk, and followed it as it his a small community near Dawson Springs, Kentucky. You'll see the first moments of survivors as we assist them escape the rubble of their home, and the frustration as I try to get them a safe place to wait out of the rain.
As recovery begins again, we uncover stories of narrow escapes and heartbreaking losses from near Dawson Springs and Barnsley, Kentucky.
00:00 Intro
00:17 tornado montage
01:20 Rescue efforts
10:00 Surviving a second tornado
14:27 New Shelter saves lives
18:15 More loss

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@GGMASherry 26 күн бұрын

That officer who sat in his car and refused to help that couple should be ashamed of himself! Bless the fireman who offered them shelter!

@Joce123 26 күн бұрын

I want to hear what are the things were going on for that police officer There. Might have been something that we didn't know.

@darlenebadgley9337 26 күн бұрын

I’m sure there are many people in that town that need help. I’m sure there are several injuries! Please don’t judge law enforcement so harshly until you know the whole story!💕 That reporter should not have ask that officer when so much was going on!!

@amydavis4945 26 күн бұрын

One could ALSO say that this reporter could have put his camera down and put this couple he was SO concerned about in HIS OWN car, and driven them somewhere "safe". They were UNinjured and were not a priority to emergency services. Police and Fire have an unbelieveable amount of things to take care of moments after a tornado.... things like finding out what roads are accessable, where the greatest damage is and possible injured that need to be evacuated there, live power lines down, people entrapped in basements or cars, gas leaks, etc. These folks were mobile and uninjured, and NOT a priority.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I understand giving the benefit of the doubt, but this just happened to me a couple of weeks ago in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. It is very frustrating that we don’t have solution based people in these positions. They just want to find a way to say no.

@Jeffcatbuckeye 26 күн бұрын

Not really. There could be hundreds of people without homes. They are responding and assessing the situation. If they elected to pick up 2 people for a ride, while 2 other people would be seriously injured or potentially dying…people would be criticizing the cop and firefighters for not helping the people in more serious need.

@user-jf3gi8op6f 26 күн бұрын

I don’t care what that officer had going on. Those people just lost everything and barely survived. You give them your back seat to keep warm and worry about the rest in a few moments. Ridiculous.

@karstelobster8203 22 күн бұрын

So he should just put the call for an entrapped truck driver who’s about to drown in a flooded ditch on the back burner to make someone feel warm and fuzzy inside?

@TheMetallicfunk 26 күн бұрын

That cop was like im not here to help anyone, just be in the way and see the destruction.

@HypnoticAbyss 26 күн бұрын

NGL hearing that gas leak and the woman about to light a cigarette had my heart going.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I was so focused on getting her out of there…glad she didn’t light up in the room

@sbee6599 26 күн бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing! "I smell gas," cigarette in mouth while saying it.

@wally2786 26 күн бұрын

I know, it was shaking!😮

@TSUNAMI-MAMI 26 күн бұрын

@@sbee6599probably the adrenaline, she wasn’t thinking straight

@Ryan_lovesyou 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramalaman if she would have lit that cig, it would have ended badly, thank God you was in the right place at the right time ❤

@tesshomestead8019 26 күн бұрын

I can’t believe that sheriff wouldn’t let that poor couple get into his car . So flipping rude and disrespectful. Shame on him . Thank you fire fighters for helping them out GODBLESS you al, .

@GalacticNovaOverlord 26 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, hogs will be hogs. The majority are "trained" (if you can even call that training) to be like this

@roriespi 25 күн бұрын

Sad day, the officer made it worse for the couple.😢

@AlexisDunlap-ox4yh 24 күн бұрын

What makes it better is that is the lovely chief Mike Opalek of Dawson Springs PD. Really shows the amount of compassion they have for their people. One of the many many reasons I moved to STL after being seriously injured and nearly dying in 2021 and everyone letting me lay there for 5 hours bleeding and fading in and out of consciousness because nobody "wanted to get blood in their car" 🙄 If it weren't for the nurses who showed up to the school and my dads friend Tommy for driving me there from the PD, I wouldn't have made it that night.

@Carolb66 26 күн бұрын

The elderly man crying broke me. Just utterly heartbreaking, nobody should have to go through this once but twice? God bless you. 💔😢🙏

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for your empathy

@user-oe2wk2qv1b 26 күн бұрын

Is there a way we can directly help him. He broke my heart.

@MarianneWilliams-ht8wu 26 күн бұрын

That was awful. That poor man 😢

@Defundthemasons 26 күн бұрын

@@user-oe2wk2qv1b Same! I've been strong watching this WEATHER TERRORISM - but when I saw him, I CRACKED ...

@freetheppl5376 26 күн бұрын

@@Defundthemasons We need to start a go fund me for him. My heart breaks for him! Anyway we can find out his name??

@kellywilliams5112 26 күн бұрын

Emergency services that leave survivors in the rain, wind and cold? they are already in shock and hypothermia is a real thing.. that's despicable... did they forget their job is to help survivors FIRST, everything else comes after.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

It was a tough moment not to get angry

@RotNcroch 24 күн бұрын

A tornado just went through and destroyed their town and you call them despicable for saying he was sorry he can’t because he will probably get called out to another emergency…. Keyboard warrior

@karstelobster8203 22 күн бұрын

That is definitely not their job during a mass casualty incident like this. These two would be one of the lowest priorities. They are not in shock-this term is so misunderstood and misused. They also have a storm shelter in which they can seek shelter from the elements. Most people had no electricity after the storm for days, so a roof over your head is about as good as anyone had. That doesn’t warrant rescue

@joannathatcares 26 күн бұрын

Wow that man could open his own business with building those shelters!

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Truly, it was very well built and I would hire him to build me anything

@shinski8114 26 күн бұрын

yup gotta make that money money is the most important part of life!!! without money you are nobody!!!

@clwest3538 25 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala wonder where he got his plans or if he just used ingenuity ....

@cardiacjunkie 25 күн бұрын

@@clwest3538 I'll need willing to bet, that he just built it. He had thought about it prior, then took that picture and made it reality. That's what my dad would do. Have to have a knowledge of how to do it of course. I wish I had been able to lean more about it from him, cause I really have minimal talent in that area. I'm a great assistant though, and I am a trauma nurse so I was also able to take care of any injuries. That was a very sturdy room he built. I would like one myself.

@JonathanPetramala 25 күн бұрын

@@clwest3538 Good question...I imagine he built it through know how and understanding what would be needed to be safe

@sarahfisher8844 26 күн бұрын

That officer that wouldn’t help that couple get warm is disgraceful their job is to serve the community and help in whatever way they can! He failed that couple and the community

@Slickjfootlong 26 күн бұрын

That old man is badass dude awesome work he did to save his family! Crazy companies are charging outrageous amounts to build those! FYI cops a jerk

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

He built an amazing room, and clearly worth everything. Yeah, I have been frustrated by lack of assistance by cops in two states, two different disasters. Check out my video from Barnsdall, OK

@nathanscott7910 26 күн бұрын

The cop may be busy doing something but it sure looked like he was doing nothing. He forgot he serves the people. Those two could have died for all he cared. Rediculous.

@toycam88 26 күн бұрын

Cannot believe the police would have the elderly couple stand out in the weather. Bless you for helping them and sharing their story.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

It was shocking but I have seen it before, I am just glad they were able to get out of the rain in the fire truck. It shouldn’t be a big ask, but apparently it is 🤷‍♂️

@user-tv3di2xy6n 26 күн бұрын

That’s terrible, they are probably in a state of shock and should be evaluated.

@judywein3282 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala the firemen should be commended. (& policemen fired)

@pegs1659 26 күн бұрын

That poor old man. That was so sad.😭 I hope everyone recovers quickly.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I am sad he is probably going to move away. He loved that community

@delores221 26 күн бұрын

Thank you to the fireman who let the couple with the little dog sit in his truck! Bless you sir💕 Prayers for all 🙏💕

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

They really helped, kudos to them

@dawnolson3140 26 күн бұрын

❤👋🙏👍🏼

@Owlshadow. 26 күн бұрын

I prayed your prayers are useless and I win again.. love, god

@elainecasino4229 26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for helping them . God Bless You 🙏

@richarpadilla1891 26 күн бұрын

I survived the first Kentucky tornado, the 12-10-2021 Mayfield KY tornado, i was working at the candle factory that night. So i understand that poor people my heart is with them ! 🙏

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Man, you really know what it’s like. Glad you are ok!

@allanmcelroy9840 26 күн бұрын

Wow. I remember that story. Glad you made it through

@richarpadilla1891 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala thank for your words, it was a shocking experience !

@richarpadilla1891 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala thank for your words, it was a shocking experience !

@howlinwulf 26 күн бұрын

I survived the 1974 f5 in xenia Ohio. I watched it out the back window destroy everything 100ft from our house. The most scared I've ever been. The lord was looking out that day.

@THECROWNROYALSHollywoodFashion 26 күн бұрын

Lord I can't believe that he had to debate these so-called public servants to HELP this elderly couple. Thank You young man!

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

🙏

@Owlshadow. 26 күн бұрын

Trump's Murican

@BabsKaz 26 күн бұрын

Serpents

@SmokyMountainGoatRoper 26 күн бұрын

Shame on that Sheriff's deputy.

@BabsKaz 26 күн бұрын

Complaints need to be filed! 😖

@CaseyBerard-qv6bi 25 күн бұрын

There is no need for them rely on yourself

@allmyhobbiesareexpensive2676 25 күн бұрын

Looked like a city cop, not county. Just par for the course with canaries if you ask me, most treat the public like the enemy and are repulsed by the idea of actually helping us instead of extracting revenue out of us. If you want help from a public employee find a fireman.

@cassandra9699 23 күн бұрын

Blame the insurance companies that told him not to allow anybody in the car unless they are being arrested.

@BabsKaz 23 күн бұрын

@@cassandra9699 that car belongs to We the People.

@virginiarichards6872 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am here in Ohio county KY and we were scared last night because that tornado was headed for us. If it hadn’t been for that squall line from Indiana moving south and dissipating that super cell, we would have been hit too. We have nowhere to really shelter here but have done nothing about it either. For years we have always “lucked out” by storms going north or south of us. I think it’s about time we gave up on luck and got a storm shelter. What gave us all the time and warning we needed to be safe was the coverage of the storms by “Ryan Hall Y’all” on KZfaq. Next time storms come, please watch him. He and his team save lives by warning us far in advance of what is on its way. Jonathan, thank you for your care and concern for us all.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, I hope you can find a solution for the storms so you have a peace of mind soon!

@3ppatriot42 26 күн бұрын

I went to school with Clara & Derek is my cousin . I hate that this happened to them again. I'm thankful to Jesus they're all ok & no loss of life 🙌🏻

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thankfully their home is ok, just minor damage. He saved a lot of lives with his new shelter

@Owlshadow. 26 күн бұрын

Yeah but fk everybody else.. the perfect christ-stain poorly educated response.. love, god

@HawksDiesel 25 күн бұрын

Thank modern science and logic. Building that shelter saved them, not praying.

@aelaan12 26 күн бұрын

Not gonna lie, but this is the best reporting of the aftermath, it is heartbreaking. Great job on how you put this together.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I really appreciate it, thank you for watching

@annanirathsi1111 24 күн бұрын

I agree! This is amazing reporting, a million times better than tv news.

@JonathanPetramala 24 күн бұрын

@@annanirathsi1111 Thank you very much

@iamReddington 26 күн бұрын

5:07 I'm legitimately impressed. He made a GOOD shelter, not some crappy one that most people do.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I would hire him to build anything

@joannrobinson8830 26 күн бұрын

Hearing them Praise the Lord and thanking God is wonderful to me...❤

@trafficjon400 11 күн бұрын

You ever read the parts of scriptures in context they don't tell you to read. SDA here for 30 years and finally reading stuff that is absurdly shocking about Moses Soldiers and what they were condoned to own after killing off millions of babies breast feeding mothers is shockingly mad. apologist cant twist it but it said what it said directly meant and new is just as much.

@tthomestead2763 26 күн бұрын

We survived this one. Its on my birthday. Since then, we moved to Oklahoma and survived another one two days ago in Claremore, OK.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I am sorry, Claremore was a scary one. We had to stop not to run into the tornado. Glad you are ok!

@tthomestead2763 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala thank you.

@darrellsharpe8926 26 күн бұрын

Praying for them, but hate to say it, that cop was a real jack !!!.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I wish I could say it is a one off, but check out my video from Barnsdall, Oklahoma

@d.e.c1609 26 күн бұрын

I must admit that the shelter was SOLID!

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I would have felt very comfortable inside with any tornado

@d.e.c1609 26 күн бұрын

@JonathanPetramala Yeah, for sure!

@nannajules288 26 күн бұрын

I sit here in Australia each year watching as a retired chaser/photographer. Johnathan the empathy you show for those impacted comes through. Thankfully lessons are being learned from previous seasons & people are listening to chasers when they say ‘get to shelter now’. The elderly gentleman at the end broke me.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate your kind words and thank you for watching

@cchawk6280 26 күн бұрын

She clung so tight to Jonathan’s hand when they were walking towards the cars. You’re a sweet man Jonathan. God bless you!

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you, just treating people with the respect we all deserve and you have to have empathy for people who haven’t been in this situation before.

@Owlshadow. 26 күн бұрын

How much more blessing can they take dolt?

@ChristieMullis-nk9yl 26 күн бұрын

I was watching Ryan hall y’all’s stream and when he mentioned this tornado I was shaking knowing people with mobile homes most likely won’t survive. Bless your hearts😔💗

@Christina-ge3xr 26 күн бұрын

God bless her….” My dog is ok and my husband’s ok”.

@barb7693 26 күн бұрын

Your kindness and compassion literally brought me to tears.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

That is too sweet, thank you

@bradnorth4405 26 күн бұрын

Hats off to the journalist he helped more than anybody else

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you, I just am practicing what I hope someone would do for me if circumstances were different

@beccagee5905 26 күн бұрын

Are people who survive a tornado supposed to walk out, because it doesn't look like anyone is rushing to the rescue, except for a journalist.

@suzannepowelldubois3620 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Johnathan for covering the human experience aspect of a tornado.. My heart breaks for that last gentleman you interviewed.. His tired... So many resources need to be provided for immediate relief after being in a tornado.. Not all families have someone to call for help.. It's a thin line for so many.. This was a heartbreaking story to watch.. Awesome coverage ❤️..

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate it, I think it’s the most important thing to show, so hopefully we can relate and find empathy and understanding

@beccagee5905 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramalaI can't understand how anyone wouldn't feel empathy for people who go though such a traumatic experience.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

@@beccagee5905 It's hard to imagine, but some just can't relate I guess. It's why I really try to focus on people stories in these situations

@beccagee5905 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala You have done an excellent job!

@angelahope7899 26 күн бұрын

I like the way she told the PO, we have survivors we need to help.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

It was a frustrating moment for me, but I had to focus on solutions at that time

@liann3881 26 күн бұрын

Give you an award for this kind of help, and managing to record it all. Thank you.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Very kind, I am just glad I was there to look out for them and get them into a safe place. That’s enough for me

@AnneMariewx 26 күн бұрын

Jonathan, if I had a storm shelter, I’m pretty sure your face is the first I would want to see. You definitely are a hero. The faith these people have is awe inspiring.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

That is so sweet! I hate that I have so much practice this spring, but I am glad I can help in small ways

@paulstejskal 26 күн бұрын

Those words are very sweet. I haven't seen any other videos of Jonathan's but storm chasers really help with SAR, and it seems like Jonathan does too. Thank you for that.

@hebneh 26 күн бұрын

That wise man built his own in-house shelter and it kept him and the woman and the little dog alive. More people need to do the same thing.

@SisterSherryDoingStuff 26 күн бұрын

The elderly man at the end broke my heart.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Today was his 79th birthday too 😢

@1coketogo554 26 күн бұрын

Fema didn't help him. I've heard they don't help most people. I know they didn't help me. A couple years after the disaster I got a letter saying I hadn't turned in a form by the deadline so I wouldn't qualify. 2 weeks later I got the form in the mail. That's the gov. for you. I'm just glad they aren't in charge of our health care.

@freetheppl5376 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala Anyway we could start a go fund me to him and the couple you helped??? He broke my heart.....

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

@@freetheppl5376 In the chaos I didn't get their phone info, but if family reaches out I will definitely share the info!

@reginagilreathballard3791 26 күн бұрын

The problem with FEMA disaster declarations paying out is the biggest part of the formula the government uses is based on the whole dollar amount of damage. So, if a tornado completely destroys a sparsely populated rural area- they won't meet the dollar threshold.

@elizabethtovar3603 26 күн бұрын

Oh, the older man who lost his house and community made me so sad. The baby being rescued made me panic! Thank God the baby is alive and recovered well! I am inspired by the faith of these people. 🙏 I was in a tornado in Illinois, 1991. Injured my C6 in my neck. It’s been a constant source of pain for me. But, I lived.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I am sorry to hear that, every day pain is a tough thing to make it through .

@DDee-oi6kn 26 күн бұрын

May God bless these people - their faith will get them through. Those tornadoes last night were huge and horrific.

@tktrumpet777 26 күн бұрын

weather modification is destroying the world- its used for war on the people

@izzy1563 26 күн бұрын

The public officials were worthless in helping that couple. The police could have helped them. Were they going to leave them out in the rain outside their shredded home?

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Yes. Literally. Glad the firefighters stepped up. This happens way too often. Check out my video from Barnsdall, Oklahoma, for more proof.

@trafficjon400 11 күн бұрын

they just say bless you but far from blessed.

@thewatchmen4920 26 күн бұрын

You are much better than many reporters

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I really appreciate that 🙏

@peacedove9513 26 күн бұрын

Everyone should have these shelters

@malakhrichardrollins490 26 күн бұрын

The man says; "I smell gas, do you smell gas?" 'Woman with lit cigarette says; Yes I smell gas." This is gut-wrenching, so painful. Over 900 and counting tornados this season.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

It has been a very destructive spring.

@johnnyreb2255 26 күн бұрын

These killer cyclones just keep coming no end to it and hurricane season is supposed to be just as bad we need divine Intervention

@revabrock1487 26 күн бұрын

She didn't light the cig till she moved away from the home. 😂

@GodsSon7770 26 күн бұрын

JESUS CHRIST IS RETURNING SOON GET BAPTIZED AND REPENT OF YOUR SINS. MATTHEW 24 END OF DAYS SIGNS TOLD TO THE DISCIPLES BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS, EARTHQUAKES AND FLOODS AND EXTREME WEATHER ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND ARMIES SURROUNDING ISRAEL WHICH IS CURRENTLY HAPPENING, AND AMERICA TURNING IT'S BACK ON ISRAEL AFTER THE ECLIPSE THAT PUT AN X ACROSS AMERICA THIS LAST APRIL, .......WE ARE FUCKED AS A COUNTRY FOR TURNING ON GOD ALMIGHTY YAHWEH AND HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL.... THE WORST IS YET TO COME.....GOD HAVE MERCY ON THESE BLIND PEOPLE😢

@christiangrl45 26 күн бұрын

Wow, over 900, crazy. Aw, what sweet guy helping this couple. I love the guy that built the shelter. I liked how you showed the shelter.

@MacBailey 26 күн бұрын

This was a fabulous video. You did a terrific job showing these people's stories in an incredibly short time after this last tornado. Amazing to literally watch this in real time with Ryan Hall one night and see this aftermath the next day. Underground shelters save lives, as does your story telling.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much, that is so nice and i appreciate the comment

@angelahope7899 26 күн бұрын

Heartbreaking. Sending prayers. When you asked her if about the gas leak, she said “yal” she had that cigarette ready to light, you had to be thinking to yourself… 🙏 please don’t light it, please don’t light it. That was my first thought when I saw the cigarette. Bless her heart she was a nervous wreck, I know she was holding on to her fur baby.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I was glad she had her hands full with Pickles (the dog) so she couldn’t light up

@loris3595 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for showing the tornado shelters. It shows they work. I always wonder about how they actually do.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Worked like a charm thankfully

@tami9157 26 күн бұрын

This couple’s survival story has motivated my family to invest into a storm pod. We didn’t even know these things were available within our budget. So many times while hunkering in our little cellar, my instincts were screaming “This isn’t safe enough”. We’ve looked at various options over the past few days. Looks like a stand alone “Storm Shed” is our best option. Thank you for everything you do and for getting this story to so many of us. ❤

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

That is awesome to hear! We all need to take personal lessons away from these events and prepare, just like this couple did with their homemade shelter. It’s why I focus on people stories so much in these storms and the aftermath.

@juliebollman3944 26 күн бұрын

So sad for him and love the faith of this woman. God bless

@loismiller7742 26 күн бұрын

Oh my Jonathon, this was so poignant, on the ground, people. That elderly man at the end💔...

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

He is such a nice man, and just turned 79 today 😢

@anthonyskinner3338 26 күн бұрын

That first cop should lose his job for not helping those 2 people. Shameful.

@gregnettles3677 26 күн бұрын

100 percent

@3ppatriot42 26 күн бұрын

2021 tornado messed a lot of ppl n I'm sure they didn't know Abt survivors or how bad it really was this time. Our cops r good here they're patriots. First priority is to find survivors. Someone would of got those ppl, there's too many of us here not to . Least they didn't hault lookn for survivors so Andy brashears could do a photo op with commie in office like Dec of 2021. That made everyone especially the cops upset . We back the blue here they're our neighbors family n friends . Plz keep negative comments to yourself you wasn't here in it you dnt know how u would react until in one.

@paulherbert5548 26 күн бұрын

Didn't want to get his car mats wet. Unbelievable.

@southernjustice615 26 күн бұрын

That cop ain't worth a damn. Smh Really dude!

@irishphilly 26 күн бұрын

I thought I was jaded, but I still have room to be stunned that a taxpayer subsidized employee in a warm car & dry uniform facing 2 drenched survivors in shock can turn his warm backside away. He could have just driven them around in his warm, dry car. Wonder what he does at Christmas with that 'no room at the inn' part? As. a city bus driver, was in a widespread fire once, loaded up my bus along the neighborhood where I was stranded, & we just drove in circles picking up more people until an emergency shelter opened at a school. That's nothing heroic, it's common sense & being human--passengers helped me stay calm, and in a strange way? We had a real nice time. People shared snacks, water, stories. I almost feel sorry for that patrol officer. He's disconnected from his heart, common sense, & compass. Dang.

@WxChasing 26 күн бұрын

You work so hard to tell a story with so much compassion for the people and their story. Fantastic job as always.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Brandon, I appreciate you getting me there safely and helping me to do that.

@P_RO_ 26 күн бұрын

Another Thank You to Brandon. I found this channel through him and I'm glad I did.

@tracyphillips5369 26 күн бұрын

That was a powerfully well-built shelter-kudos to the metal worker!

@angiehayes7397 26 күн бұрын

Awww 😢 if he was my grandpa, he could come live with me and our family. He breaks my heart 💔

@rachelbitner765 26 күн бұрын

That baby crying 😭 God was with them. ♥️

@hime273 26 күн бұрын

But didn't "God" also just destroy their lives?

@truthinlovecarissa6498 26 күн бұрын

I love that woman she just kept giving God the praise. It is a miracle they are all alive. Lord continue to be with them as their lives are rebuilt ..again.❤

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

She was so positive and very kind. Pleasure to meet her and her family.

@margaretwiley8146 26 күн бұрын

Prayers for all affected

@GingerInezBrittain 26 күн бұрын

Oh wow the officer refusing to help. Not good. Makes him look bad. Imo

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Second time in a month I have had officers refuse to offer space for people I have helped out of the rubble. In Barnsdall, OK, there was a child who was non-ambulatory and they refused to help. Glad the firefighters here stepped up and helped.

@gferraro8353 26 күн бұрын

I remember that video with a whole family on a stoop or porch, including a family member being paraplegic. Finally, family came to their rescue.

@TheWirdbird 26 күн бұрын

Regulations about safety I imagine, and he said he had to go somewhere else.

@muzzz9514 26 күн бұрын

Cops don’t give a shit about the public most likely none of them live in that area.

@joannathatcares 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramalayou need to report that, they getting paid with our taxes!

@stonecoldyak 26 күн бұрын

Don’t you light that cigarette lady!!!!! All I could think when I seen it 😂

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I am thankful her hands were full

@nancygirl2323 24 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!! 😂

@trafficjon400 11 күн бұрын

@@nancygirl2323 maybe they were blessed.🙄 now that their life is in total shambles is absurd.

@paulstejskal 26 күн бұрын

NGL if I lived in Dawson Creek I'd want to move. What these people have been through I cannot imagine.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Understandable, but a lot of these folks are so intertwined with the community it’s hard to leave

@paulstejskal 26 күн бұрын

@@JonathanPetramala yeah that makes sense.

@sherriberkley188 26 күн бұрын

That was pretty terrible that that officer wouldn’t help those people.

@BabsKaz 26 күн бұрын

Name and badge number!!

@paulhare662 25 күн бұрын

"Protect and Serve" is nothing but an antiquated bumper sticker slogan. The Supreme Court even decided cops have no duty to save you. They are not our friends.

@thewatchmen4920 26 күн бұрын

Sir. Thank You for helping them

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely, we all should look out for each other

@scotabot7826 26 күн бұрын

Thank You for what you did for that couple Sir. You are a Angel sent from Heaven to help those people. You were so thoughtful and sweet, caring to them. I Thank You for being a Loving and wonderful person!!! As for that other person who is supposed to be a "community servant", I have a whole different set of feelings. He's the type that make them all look bad. Thank the Lord above, not all police are like him!!!!

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate that but it’s just simply looking out for others in a tough moment. Glad I was there

@michelemcneill3652 26 күн бұрын

You are an outstanding young man.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I really appreciate it, thank you

@TN-rf7nt 26 күн бұрын

God bless you. You were so compassionate to those people.

@terrifiorelli9819 26 күн бұрын

I just want to cry for all these people.

@JJ-kv1lx 26 күн бұрын

May God have Mercy on the survivers and keep them strong.

@footballlvnlady 26 күн бұрын

When I heard Mayfield got hit again I just felt so bad! God bless to everyone. I think more tornado shelters will be built.

@et4615 26 күн бұрын

Good job sharing your shelter. God bless y'all 🙏🏻

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely

@fayefayelou4093 26 күн бұрын

You have such a kind and gentle demeanor. Im sure you lent a great deal of stability and help to folks in shock and sadness. God bless you and God bless these poor victims. Edit to add that you did a great job respectfully advocating for those folks. Your gentleness was so much better than i think i could have been. A Philippians 4 interaction: your gentleness is evident to all.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

That is very kind of you, thank you

@marysiegel5763 26 күн бұрын

God bless these poor people!

@user-sc2wd2pi6g 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for helping those people and thanks to the firemen. God bless you all

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

You’re right, they really helped

@gabriellast.angelo9083 26 күн бұрын

The stories of these people, it just breaks my heart. I cry so much with these stories-How can you heal from all of that trauma- God bless all of them.🙏🙏

@trafficjon400 11 күн бұрын

Blessing for eons and nothing ever blessed for eons. God let destrction and still allows human suffering and death then hell after. Skepticals Smart people who know the scriptures in full context. strange why christians by most only know 10% of the inspired word. think they would want to know the entire book but don't stating God bless

@StayPrimal 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for helping! Those people needed it.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

They did and I hope most people would do the same

@busterhackler5383 26 күн бұрын

Ya protect and serve and let those people stand out in the rain and wind after they just rode out a tornado that left um without anything. Thanks for your service

@hime273 26 күн бұрын

They are only there to Protect and Serve the "Public." Public=Government

@user-ts3mi4zk2n 26 күн бұрын

These folks are truly on the receiving end of the bad side of mother nature. God bless to all of those involved...❤

@user-fy2wy1sf4s 26 күн бұрын

God. Bless. Kentucky❗🥺❗

@SukiAwake 26 күн бұрын

You are a nice man, Jonathan.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@DonnellPrince 26 күн бұрын

OMG……This is wild. Thank you for the life that was saved. Storm shelters are a must……The officer acted like a Boy Scout as if he owns the vehicle.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Wild world we live in where tax payers employees driving in tax payer cars just ignore the tax payer

@susanchandler4820 26 күн бұрын

So heartbreaking. What great attitudes. God bless them

@ddinmib 26 күн бұрын

Guys you are awesome. Thank you.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@TheHunts-2017 26 күн бұрын

The officer should be relieved of his duties! What a disgrace to his community!! Great Job to the storm chaser and eventually the fire department as they also almost refused help!

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

🙏 thank you

@niecek.6473 26 күн бұрын

Just heartbreaking ❤ thank you for sharing your kindness🙏

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Absolutely, we all have to look out for each other

@TrueBeliever6491 26 күн бұрын

This reminds me of another incident in Kentucky when the hospitals were kicking elderly patients out and dumping them in the middle of the street. The cop who refused to help this old couple had no compassion either. Their judgment will be harsh. Those who have no mercy will receive no mercy. James 2:13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

@dubtroy331 26 күн бұрын

This dude help these people should have a raise were ever he works good for him

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

If I had an employer I would ask him ;) I really appreciate the sentiment, and if you follow and share that helps me a lot. Thank you!

@fusco210 26 күн бұрын

The cop who refuses the people to get in his car needs to be fired, if it were his mother and father he would have let them get in, even though he may have taken go some were else at least they would have been out of the weather think about others before you think of yourself sir, they just went through hell on earth

@BabsKaz 26 күн бұрын

Complaints need to be made!!

@cloedythemedium 26 күн бұрын

Agree that was so heartbreaking to listen and to seeing it. The sweet ppls with the dog they were so kind and weren't upset by that careless police officer but trusted on him who helped them first handed. 🥺🥺

@reshmeytharakan9726 26 күн бұрын

What a great guy to help this older woman. He was so sweet when he said, “Let’s make a path for her.” Scary. Praying for y’all in Kentucky from Texas. We don’t even have a basement or a storm shelter. I don’t know why that is not standard in n every home. May Jesus be with all of you! ❤️

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

It can be the best investment you can make

@darlenebradley6756 26 күн бұрын

I love the video of the guy showing off his shelter the next day...he was already busy cleaning up and had a trash bag in his hand! That's the spirit! Having lived on the Gulf Coast over 20 years, I've been through several hurricanes. I learned that getting out there as soon as it's safe and start cleaning up brings on a spirit of survival and empowerment! It brings out a sense of community and bonding like nothing else.

@kristenabele2971 25 күн бұрын

I feel like any home without an underground basement in tornado prone areas, should be required to have a FEMA certified shelter before it can be sold.

@michelleholland8460 26 күн бұрын

Jonathan bless you for the help and support you gave that couple and their little dog!🙏🏼💕

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Kindness and patience I feel goes a long way. Thank you

@sandramccann6967 26 күн бұрын

Wow!!!! Praying for all involved

@ky.gambler5281 26 күн бұрын

This video needs to be sent to the Dawson Springs city council or mayor's office...

@BabsKaz 26 күн бұрын

They don't care. It's a big club.

@user-jb9dj7os4x 26 күн бұрын

Kind man helping this couple.

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

Thank you

@jimmcdougall9973 26 күн бұрын

Oh no! The gas is leaking audibly and the lady lights up a cigarette. Believe me, as a smoker, I can understand her need. She needs to calm her nerves, but get far away from the leak. My prays are with you all.

@juliepietruszka5089 26 күн бұрын

Wow God bless that couple. So happy they had that storm cellar made. What a good loving caring husband to build that for them ❤

@JonathanPetramala 26 күн бұрын

It was super impressive how well it was built. Good for them for learning from history and doing something proactive!

@mustwereallydothis 26 күн бұрын

Hearing that gas leak while he retrieved their valuables was so terrifying. I honestly don't know how he manages walking with those massive steel appendages clanking around in his shorts.