I grew up on Pine Island (St. James City). Though I moved away after joining the military, my heart is heavy with the devastation post Hurricane Ian. "Islanders support islanders"! Please don't let the coverage only shine on Sanibel, Captiva, and Fort Myers Beach. Continue to include Matlacha and Pine Island like you all did in this segment. You are doing a great service to the community when equal coverage is distributed for all who are impacted by this storm. Thank you!
@charlesreynolds2798
2 жыл бұрын
I lived on Pine Island for a few years. One of my neighbors claimed to have been born on Pine Island.
@charlesreynolds2798
2 жыл бұрын
Pine Island was also central to the Calusa culture.
@chitoon100
2 жыл бұрын
Cape Coral has Al them canels in the back yard.....
@melaniestarkey7868
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I don't know what to explain where is pine Island
@sandiyhyatt4215
2 жыл бұрын
I am Totally Heart Broken by this!! This is THE SAME thing that happened with Charley, Wilma....All the Resources & Attention on Sanibel & FM Beach ( both $$$$) Why is it ALWAYS like this. I lived 2 miles from Matlacha ( Island Time) for 17+ years ( total 33+ in Lee County) During Charley it was at least 3 Weeks before FEMA showed up on Pine Island with Paperwork ONLY!! Really??! I still have Loved ones on Pine Island that we don't know any Specifics on.....I guess The Blue Collar Islanders have Learned that they HAVE to Rely on Themselves & Each other.....I Wonder Why?? Thank You for the Little information on Matlacha....BUT What About Mid Island, Bokeillia ,& St James??? PLEASE Gov DeSantis give Some Much NEEDED Attention to This Beautiful Pristine Island.....Don't Repeat Mistakes, Learn From Them!! God Bless All my Florida Family....I Am Praying for you All. 🙏💞🙏 Not Much about Cape Coral either......
@JessH1
2 жыл бұрын
My heart is breaking for that mother. Omg I can't imagine. We all need to come together as a community and help
@itsMrBRoc
2 жыл бұрын
I second that! That was definitely one thing they didn't want to lose and sadly they did. I can only imagine. I'm a single father and my son is my world I'd have ended my life if that was me!
@bm4551
2 жыл бұрын
That broke my heart.
@NoPrivateProperty
2 жыл бұрын
as a community! as in communism? we must capitalize on their misfortune. like capitalists
@JessH1
2 жыл бұрын
@@NoPrivateProperty why would I capitalize on people's struggles. I meant get things together and get them to those who are in desperate need. I live here. I would never try to take advantage of people. My whole family is coming good tomorrow and taking it to areas where people have nothing. Not even a hot meal. But that will only help for a moment. We need to gather supplies and food and help them as in give it to them for free. No money, no capitalize anything
@NoPrivateProperty
2 жыл бұрын
@@JessH1 people don't acquire beach front homes and yachts by being generous. plenty of people suffer every day from lack of health care and environmental pollution. why help the rich?
@davondiehl4536
2 жыл бұрын
I am a Pine Island Resident stuck off island with my home out there destroyed. We are pine island strong and we survive. Thank you for seeing that. You guys are THE FIRST new channel to make a solid and meaningful story. That may be because it's difficult and that I understand. But you made it happen and for that I thank you. PINE ISLAND STRONG!!!!!!✊️✊️💪💪WE WONT BE FORGOTTEN
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
You're not stronger than millions of pounds of water. Ask those who stayed.
@davondiehl4536
2 жыл бұрын
@@sbinsdca no one said the we're stronger than a fuckin ocean lmao shit your dirty mouth trying to shoot down positivity in this time of desperation. Clearly you know.
@davondiehl4536
2 жыл бұрын
Our community is strong. We will recover. Rebuild. And one day we will be better than we are now. That's what PINE ISLAND STRONG means. Have some common sense and learn when to keep things to yourself.
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
@@davondiehl4536 with a lot of assistance from others and the federal government.
@_EvanDean
2 жыл бұрын
UPDATE: I was able to get in touch with a family member and Susan & Jim DID make it off Pine Island. “We have been safely evacuated by Coast Guard to Cape Coral. Staying with friends who have a generator,” is the message sent to me by their family.
@greenbrown7776
2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT job on this story. My first journalism job was at the Fort Myers News-Press.
@thinkcasting3182
Жыл бұрын
WINK news studio flooded and Matt(baby gorilla) the weatherman wasn't able to predict it. Why can't you report this story. It's vital for the community.
@tomscott3
2 жыл бұрын
of the dozens of reports i've seen, this was _by far_ the most well done: sincere, direct, and real upon a pure foundation of humanity. my mom is less than 25 miles from this island, but the devastation here is 5-10 times greater.
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you
@chase2826
2 жыл бұрын
My little brother Kirk is the photojournalist that filmed Evan and edited this story. Our parents live in Bokeelia and I know how important and emotional it was for him to work on this
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
@@chase2826 hey how are you doing
@tomscott3
Жыл бұрын
@@tinarebecca1138 I'm fine. Momsie's place too a hit tho
@thinkcasting3182
Жыл бұрын
ooooh, tom scott is the man with opinions to share.
@monterock6726
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate hearing this report. So much of the reporting I've watched has been focused on the damage to property, infrastructure, etc. It's good to hear reporting about the people and what they're going through; so many people adversely impacted by this storm! Take care of the people first then take care of the property.
@GReaperEast1999
2 жыл бұрын
You said it, people first. Especially islands like this that get lost in the news!! I live in Key West, we got the eyewall of Cat 4 conditions. 116+ 43 from a fire, lost our homes. Our county is trying hard to shut us up. Islands north of us aren't the main tourist attraction so their voices aren't heard at all! Our island as a whole didn't suffer but our people are. Sending ❤️ to Pine Island's people
@tomscott3
2 жыл бұрын
exactly. read my OP. just about all reports focus on sensationalism. this one focused on humanity.
@loukenthompson2365
2 жыл бұрын
Just a bunch of crazies running natives off of their fishing grounds and building houses soon to become garbage dumps. What you’re witnessing is a result of habitat destruction. Build inland and the coastline protects from these natural occurrences; build on the coastline and these natural occurrences become “DISASTERS”. 100 year old real estate scam!!
@jpburnez5655
2 жыл бұрын
All these people were asked to evacuate that island for the dangerous situation! Even the First Responders were transporting people to shelters, hospitals and pet friendly shelters. The Governor and First Responders said that there would be a time that first RESPONDERS would not be able to go out to help people. Still, even on those times people don't want to leave. I am a retired Cop from a tactical unit, worked during major hurricanes and solid storms and it is incredible how stubborn some people can be even when WE BASICALLY BEGGED THEM TO LEAVE THOSE DANGEROUS PLACES! But now...... They say they are forgotten? OK! It is sad watching that mother with all that pain for the loss of her daughter. 🙏🕊
@paulahunter1861
2 жыл бұрын
So sad😭😭😭😭
@magsstewart5488
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for focusing on Pine Island. 🙏
@kmcdivot
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for covering Pine Island. Often forgotten since it isn't a multi million dollar island like Captiva.
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you doing
@sarasweightlossjourney1432
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness as soon as that woman started talking about her daughter and how her daughter was gone and passed away I just started sobbing uncontrollably. I feel her pain through her voice and I just can't even fathom how much she's going through her and her husband... oh my goodness Thank you so much for giving these people a voice and helping them not feel forgotten.
@lilliansmithwhyte8498
2 жыл бұрын
VERY SAD😪😪😪💔
@cynthiabiel7714
2 жыл бұрын
This is so sad....I hope thye got help to leave pine island and bury their daugther.These people are in shock from the storm and the duaughter"s passing....
@Sunny-be1wg
2 жыл бұрын
Oh how sad for this poor woman😢😢😢😢😢
@Speed00007
2 жыл бұрын
The husband with the terminator glasses is doing just fine I think. Looks like he can handle whatever gets thrown his way.
@thinkcasting3182
Жыл бұрын
emotionally unstable much?
@timothytew9135
2 жыл бұрын
That's chilling. I'm in north ft Myers with no water no power I'm filthy and all my clothes are dirty and I had to throw away everything in my fridge but I'm lucky to be alive.
@WWJD799
2 жыл бұрын
Amen, brother. Focus on the good and keep on keeping on. True blessings and miracles are not found in materialistic things; they come in the form of brotherly love, generosity, and real appreciation of the things that truly matter in this crazy thing called life. GOD Bless You and your loved ones in JESUS' Mighty Name, Timothy. I'm glad to know that you survived and I will definitely be praying for you my brother.
@floridagirl8563
2 жыл бұрын
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, heed the evacuation orders. This is heartbreaking!!!
@lindahigginbotham2994
2 жыл бұрын
People, please listen to the emergency warnings when they tell you to evacuate. Especially if you have a medical situation. I live in Florida and if I lived in any of the places along the water that were told to evacuate, without hesitation, I would be calling and looking for a place to go. There are many places to go to protect yourself. They broadcast it regularly there would be no help after the hurricane started. As harsh as this sounds, it is selfish to risk the lives of first responders when you could have evacuated before hand. To think your tough enough to weather out a 150 mph Hurricane is naive.
@andreamara8542
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you. It needs to be said. Sometimes you make bad choices. Live with it.
@kandiceblu1
2 жыл бұрын
Naive is an understatement ….
@SakuraHailey
2 жыл бұрын
Agree with you...don't put others at risk... and yes ..it is selfish.
@dannac_8888
2 жыл бұрын
Every person on this planet has made a judgment call that when looking back they shudder to think of, "...what could have REALLY happened if the odds weren't in their favor." We all are shocked and grateful for that little voice, that gut instinct. We will never truly know why people make the decisions they do. But I can have compassion and support for the ones that are left behind that suffer from grief as the parents that outlive their children - for whatever the reason. May ALL be healed of their pain, sorrow and suffering. 🙏 🥀
@POWER-LINKS
2 жыл бұрын
Just like with Katrina (8/29/05), this hurricane landfall happened at the END of the month (i.e., no $$$), days before a lot of SSI and Social Security recipients would be getting paid. All of those fixed-income people were trapped in place, not sheltering in place. Many of those people live in mobile homes so they can afford to live where it is warm in the winter.
@js0U812
2 жыл бұрын
My grandparents used to live on Matlacha until the combo of rising taxes and flood insurance was too much for pensioners and moved to Cape Coral before passing in 2017. My great grandmother lived in St James City until she passed about 12 years ago. Seeing those places since the 1970s were wonderful memories of the FL fishing village past that mostly remained up to the early 2000s. Matlacha in particular had added a quaint art district by the mid 2010s, reminded me of Sedona AZ art district. Hard to see the devastation from Ian, and prayers and donations to the FL disaster fund are the least I can offer.
@cindyross314
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this story! My parents have had a place there for many years. They are a resilient community for sure.
@robynkirkwood7069
2 жыл бұрын
People need to leave, not the time to try and prove anything, just leave! When the rescuers say leave, leave!
@andreamara8542
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. People, please listen to warnings.
@billwilson5341
2 жыл бұрын
No one was trying to "prove anything". Read the comments for some of the reasons that people chose not to leave.
@jellybean6778
2 жыл бұрын
@@billwilson5341 I don't believe that for a second. Evacuation assistance well in advance was offered not only for able bodied but infirm. Devastation all along that part of the coast was certain.
@erictam7014
2 жыл бұрын
Part of the story that was missed for those who aren't familiar with the area, that lady who lost her daughter, unable to get to Cape Coral. Cape Coral is only 5 miles from where she was at. That's how dire the situation is.
@paulmanning7116
2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only person who thinks this POS should have given the woman ride BACK to the mainland? ....I mean how fkn pathetic is this broadcast that they couldn't do this. Wait, I know he was in a one man helicopter....right...GTFO, I tried to contact the lady but couldnt reach her....GFY! send your fkn pilot back over to pick her up....oh wait , gotta get the story out first ...fk this planet
@paulmanning7116
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and im familiar with this island and area as my parents are in cape coral....this is absolute BS!
@rafaelvelez1253
2 жыл бұрын
Five miles might as well be 500 under the circumstance of an almost Cat 5 hurricane that we Floridians by birth understand? Any romantic notion of self sufficiency in the face of such is ludicrous and fatal as this story clearly proves.
@SL50438
2 жыл бұрын
Either way, sitting home with medical conditions with a Strong Cat 4 heading your direction is just crazy. I rarely evacuate for a hurricane, but when they announced Katrina was a cat 4 headed right up the mouth of the MS, I got the hell out of dodge. And lucky I did as my house was destroyed. I feel for the mother, losing a daughter. Thats a terrible thing no one should experience. At the same time, this was preventable.
@klxzz
2 жыл бұрын
@@SL50438 it turned like what? 12 hrs before hitting the coast? 18ish hours. It was supposed to hit Tampa. At that point I-75 was gridlocked. And no one wanted another Rita situation.
@Sassyglbeauty
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! That poor mom whose daughter died.
@pamelamontuori4717
2 жыл бұрын
Prayers for Pine Island. Thank you for bringing this story to our hearts.
@keithfrierson5462
2 жыл бұрын
Damn my heart hurts for the lady that lost her daughter. I wanted to hug her.
@cynthiabeck1302
2 жыл бұрын
She did get rescued. I saw her and her husband getting rescued by coastguard in another video.
@psalmer5690
2 жыл бұрын
By far the best news report I've seen so far from any source. A mature, informed, humble reporter in the trenches giving a sober account of the reality he's observing. This is the way news should be done. No more kids fresh out of journalism school hyperventilating over waving palm fronds, puddles in the parking lot, and a bent stop sign. Give us more Evan Dean please!
@greenbrown7776
2 жыл бұрын
He did an EXCELLENT report.
@laurabarber6697
2 жыл бұрын
Our hearts are heavy for you! With love from Florida!💝🙏💝
@dandersonjr
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling the story about Pine Island. I have a home in St James city and I'm going down in three weeks. I'm not sure how I'm going to get on the Island yet but I'm taking supplies down and since my boat wasn't damaged I'm going to do what I have to to support my neighbors. We'll get organized and support ourselves if the officials think it's too hard and too much trouble.
@ziziroberts8041
2 жыл бұрын
I am trying to organize food, clothing, camping equipment, first aid kits, here on the east coast. Floridians are ready to help. All hands on deck.
@artistaloca4
2 жыл бұрын
✊️
@azmike1
2 жыл бұрын
This is a good broadcast. Honest. real. Trustworthy. Thank you. God Bless all of you there.
@btwbrand
2 жыл бұрын
Never underestimate a persons resolve. I played Everquest for years with a guy who lived in Maine. Saw him every day for nearly a decade for a few mins or a whole day. One day he posts he's not going to play for a while and I figured a while would be a week. He was gone for 4 years. When he gets on for the first time after going missing I ask how he has been and what he has been up too. He told me there was a storm and it washed several feet of mud over his property. He grew his own food and harvested the trees to build his own house so having everything you own buried under feet of mud was devastating. I never did ask for clarification on what several feet of mud is, but knowing him it could have been 9. What this man did was dig out his entire property by hand and rebuild by hand. I asked him why he didn't just rebuild on top of the mud and he told me it was not going to support plants, but the land under it would.. so he dug. I asked if he used a tractor or other equipment and he said he did it all with a wheelbarrow and several shovels. When the ground wasn't frozen he was digging it out. When the ground was frozen he was building a house. When people have their minds set to a task and it's a true resolve there is nothing that can stop them.
@tomscott3
2 жыл бұрын
reminds me of someone i knew up that way whose father dug the foundation of his house.....by hand.
@maryvandeusen5554
2 жыл бұрын
After the shock frees them up to start but yes.
@stewartscott9856
2 жыл бұрын
The sad lesson here is when you live at sea level and they tell you to run....'RUN'.
@hazztv6317
2 жыл бұрын
You shouldn’t wait for anyone to tell you anything when you live near the sea.
@williamlawlor7445
2 жыл бұрын
Easier said than done.
@myspoiledpits
2 жыл бұрын
Even better just don't live in Florida at all
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
@@williamlawlor7445 well most did it.
@sassyluv1242
2 жыл бұрын
Edom may say, “Though we have been crushed, we will rebuild the ruins.” But this is what the LORD Almighty says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Wicked Land, a people always under the wrath of the LORD.
@KenKellySWFL
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this story, no one is talking about this amazing little community! 🙏
@richardschneider4775
2 жыл бұрын
because money talks BS walks
@renzigot1835
2 жыл бұрын
Rrrrrg
@taylorsmall2280
2 жыл бұрын
your coverage of Pine Island is deep in compassion and appreciated … God’s speed.. ❤
@dianemalesky496
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Story!! We loved the Bridgewater Inn. We stayed in one of the shanties across the street directly across from Bert's Bar. We are so sad for everyone and so thankful for the memories. Sending love and hope to all that were affected so badly by Ian. We are in South Venice and had damage and many huge Live Oaks blow over. Many fortunately missed homes. We feel extremely lucky and plan to help anywhere we can in these hard hit communities. Especially Matlacha. Their resilience is inspiring. Thank you for this amazing coverage.
@odeszarules5125
2 жыл бұрын
To anyone asking why people didn’t evacuate, think of this…We have a lot of old people here. Many are infirm with medical issues and cannot just pack up and go somewhere easily. My heart goes out to these people.
@niccolom.davinci4937
2 жыл бұрын
Why pack anything? Just leave. It has to be all or nothing? Better to wait until everything you own is destroyed anyway and you have to be carried by someone risking their lives out to a Jon boat? if your lucky enough to not die a horrible and totally preventable salt water drowning?
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hello
@westho7314
2 жыл бұрын
What I don't understand is why a said small tight community that chose to stay, they did not gather up all their elders, disabled people & occupy a safer multi stored building before the storm hit. I lived in Florida Keys around 50 years ago, and was stranded in a couple fairly large hurricanes both on a small islet in the keys & on the Foridala coastal mainland, I could not believe how many of the machismo locals intentionally chose to stay and wait out the storm despite warnings, getting drunk having a "Hurricane party" before and during the event. Then afterwards sobering up to the reality of losing friends, loved ones, elders & neighbors.. even tourists, as well as losing their properties and livelihoods, all the while being too drunk and helpless to listen, heed or have any forethought. I saw that strange tough guy bravado behavior twice in 2 different Hurricanes over a 3 year period.
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
@@westho7314 their bravado and big talk is bogus.
@lynnadams5816
2 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to find out more of Pine Island, Matlacha, St James City and Bookeelia. Thank you for the coverage. Wonderful people, My prayers for them.
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you doing
@lynnadams5816
2 жыл бұрын
@@tinarebecca1138 Just Fine. Where I live in Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando we just got alot of rain and strong winds.
@marlenepolinik3302
2 жыл бұрын
Our Jersey Strong ❤️s are praying for you! Give PINE ISLAND the resources they need...and they will do it right! 🙏 to you...we hear your story and feel your ❤️S!
@chaotictattoo
2 жыл бұрын
We were in Orlando at the time the hurricane came through and I had to unsubscribe to all kinds of Disney KZitemrs claiming that they made it through the hurricane and they were staying at Disney hotels…. Wake up people. What came through Disney was NOTHING compared to this. I hope everyone can recover and people find peace who lost someone and lost everything.
@susanslingerland9393
2 жыл бұрын
So heartbroken. Worked out there over a decade. Love all those people. Good hardworking families. God Bless them
@davidneilson3508
2 жыл бұрын
This is the first thing I’ve seen about pine Island. Glad someone finally acknowledged them . 🌴👍👍😎🌴
@thomasbrooks6842
2 жыл бұрын
Check out Reed Timmer he tried to sound the alarm early.
@davidneilson3508
2 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks 👍👍
@3coins.
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for every reporter that has gone to the people.
@SakuraHailey
2 жыл бұрын
My heart goes to that lady who lost her daughter hope she manages to get to her . Prayers to everyone and safety.
@jayjdietrich
2 жыл бұрын
Never underestimate the forces of nature and never overestimate your own ability. Be aware of your situation and always leave yourself an out. I have found myself in desperate times just like these people and had no one to blame but myself. Please, God, never again!
@socialbutterfly4146
2 жыл бұрын
I am so deeply sorry to all that were impacted by this monstrous storm. Those poor parents that lost their daughter. So heartbreaking🙏🙏🙏
@patriciacurcio9455
2 жыл бұрын
I pray for all the people in Florida to be strong 💪 u will be able to. Real build and make Florida. Beautiful 🤩 again
@karenreichenbaugh856
2 жыл бұрын
Praying for you!
@210Steel1
2 жыл бұрын
Visited Pine Island this past summer and loved the community feel there. Prayers for the people during this recovery.
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you doing
@haydes2106
2 жыл бұрын
It's a sad loss of life...but honestly avoidable with the option to evacuate. That's the most tragic.
@styner3
2 жыл бұрын
@Terri Caton , they can’t predict the wind 🌬️ is going to change. Pine Island is 130 miles from Tampa, too close to risk staying.
@Gemmarose9012
2 жыл бұрын
@Terri Caton I saw a mandatory Evacuation called for 2 days before it hit for both Ft Meyers and Naples and I live in Texas. Tuesday there was news footage of everyone hitting the roads. Seems most people who really wanted to go, did.
@dct1238
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gemmarose9012 Wrong!!
@tamelataylor7384
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gemmarose9012 I live in Naples, work on Marco. There was not a mandatory evacuation until the day before. We were told it was going north.
@evadneykey3190
2 жыл бұрын
Prayers for the families! I lived thru Hurricane Hugo in ‘89 in the Virgin Islands with winds clocked at over 200 mph. Sounded like a freight train! Lost my roof and electricity for over 2 months. I feel your pain. Take it one day at a time. You are resilient.❤️
@cm1642
2 жыл бұрын
I remember the warning to evacuate. I think everyone got that message. if they chose to stay they can't expect to be rescued on demand.
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
Brutal inconvenient truth
@sharons5714
2 жыл бұрын
Please people, if they tell you to evacuate, do it! Possessions can be replaced, lives can’t. I understand that you want to protect your property, but you aren’t stronger than the storm. Personal safety must come first. My heart goes out to you.
@vlcheish
2 жыл бұрын
Thing is SW Florida was basically a time bomb waiting to go off. If you look at National Storm Surge Risk Maps you will see any sizeable hurricane will destroy that area miles inland. It's basically a combination of swamp and shallow Gulf of Mexico that causes such a bad storm surge. This same storm hitting Fort Lauderdale would have a fraction of the flooding because of the geography on the east coast of Florida is not as dangerous for hurricanes(though still dangerous obviously)
@DebraLove888
2 жыл бұрын
The Coral Ridge area is the highest elevation in Broward..9 ft above sea level. You are correct 👌
@895kimE
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the touching story of Pine Island. My sister and her husband are on the island.
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you doing
@Kenba40
2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t reporter bring them back him? He made it back!
@pilothouseking
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t listen well, do you?
@badmonkey2222
2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't they evacuate to begin with over and over and over again these people are determined to stay and die in the year 2022 there's no excuse for somebody to stay right on the water and die. I wrote out Hurricane Hugo a half a mile from the coast where the eye came in when I was 19 years old and I swore to myself after somehow by some miracle surviving that night that I would never do it again and I haven't. They had multiple days warning they knew exactly where it was coming in days ahead these people could have easily left and that woman's sister would still be alive so it's hard to have compassion although I do because I'm not that kind of person but it could still be avoided these people are just hard-headed they think because they've lived somewhere for 30 years they can't leave when in reality their place is going to be destroyed either way, no excuse.
@_EvanDean
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ken. We ourselves didn’t have a way back at that point either. We had to stay and continue talking with residents who are desperate to get their stories out. We weren’t going to hold up Susan to wait for us. We do know she stopped by a fire station and I’m hopeful she was able to get back. It wasn’t until about 5 hours after we met Susan that we were able to find someone to take us back by boat. Cell service is terrible too which only adds to the challenges on Pine Island right now.
@cherylsibson2529
2 жыл бұрын
@@_EvanDean Given the situation, could the station provide Pine with a stat phone or stat link a generator so they can get ahold of loved ones abroad in the interim till they know where they're feet are settled?
@starrycrown
2 жыл бұрын
@@_EvanDean I subbed after reading this reply. Very nice.
@robertcalamusso4218
2 жыл бұрын
Our prayers go out to our Fellow Americans in the SE. 🇺🇸☮️
@artistaloca4
2 жыл бұрын
@@guidedandblessed If you feel so compelled, I invite you to consider collecting money to send to one of our coordinators on the mainland; I, along with others, are putting together a route for mainlanders to purchase food, water, blankets, tents, toiletries, etc. destined for Pine Island via private boats. I know we did that for our Brothers and Sisters in Oz when y'all had the raging fires... God bless us all 💖💝🙏
@Brandon68plus1
2 жыл бұрын
Prayers from Houston. We made it thru Ike & Harvey it sucked but its amazing how people come together. Hopefully these communities can get the help they need.
@NoPrivateProperty
2 жыл бұрын
if the local economy is unsustainable with the natural resources available, then maybe people should not live there. coastal living is a failed business model, and I'm not interested in throwing good money after bad. wise up and grow up snowflakes. pull yourselves up by your own bra straps. relocate. start over
@michellebatzel5809
2 жыл бұрын
You’re not forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We love Matlacha and are in the area daily. We can’t can’t get to you and have had zero communication with the outside world till now. Hope help arrives quickly. Personally will be there to help when we can. Blessings from Naples❤️
@babajaga158
2 жыл бұрын
Yes your prayers do a lot, only TO YOU. You feel better dont you???
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
My parents lost everything in their Naples home to storm surge. 8 feet of water inside their home. Like you said, communication has been spotty at best. It took communicating between multiple family members to make contact with them.
@cybersecurity4462
2 жыл бұрын
💔💔💔 R.I.P as a mom myself that was gut wrenching…
@TexasBurningFlower
2 жыл бұрын
Great job getting the real news out to us!
@LearningFast
2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t these people evacuate? Everyone knew how bad this storm would be? Why did they stay?
@andreamara8542
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. If they tell me to leave and I had the resources, I would leave in a second.
@crisfoster2553
2 жыл бұрын
Pain has no color God help 🙏 us all
@judithjacktou6004
2 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭
@vicgodsucks1157
2 жыл бұрын
The same gawd that allow the hurricane to happen in the first place?,!
@billwilson5341
2 жыл бұрын
Who ever said that pain has color?
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
I imagine pain as bright red
@OneQuickieplz
2 жыл бұрын
My brother lives on Pine Island, he's still there and doesn't want to leave his home. says he's fine with his generator and beer
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
Good for him. What is he doing about using the toilet?
@breona768
2 жыл бұрын
It’s WAY to many rich people in the world not even thinking about helping these folks . Smh
@Hacunamattata
2 жыл бұрын
😭 Love swfl Been fishing on pine island since 2000 Praying 🙏 for lee county
@lauradimama9794
2 жыл бұрын
Refreshing, honest coverage. Rare these days.
@amandablevins6809
2 жыл бұрын
This is heartbreaking! I couldn’t even imagine.
@Jen_Is_Outside
2 жыл бұрын
They were told to evacuate. As a born and raised Floridian, and a Hurricane Charley survivor, I have no pity on those who decided to stay. Come on ego, get over yourself.
@maryhoward4219
2 жыл бұрын
I visited Sanibel when a ferry was the only way…Bailey’s store had basic needs. This was 1955+
@davidgensemer502
2 жыл бұрын
The problem is, there's so many places that need such urgent assistance, and there's such a limited way to get people off the island and supplies on it, not to mention limited manpower
@patriciacurcio9455
2 жыл бұрын
I wish my brother and his wife would come back it will be safer I do miss them so much 😢I want them to be safe 😢
@Sodiumreactor
2 жыл бұрын
The reporter in the white hat sounds like he actually cares.
@nmfd72
2 жыл бұрын
As heartbreaking as this story is I just can't understand why anyone living in a costal area when a Cat 4 storm is heading your way would stay? I can't wrap my head around this. What were these people thinking?
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
They rolled the dice and lost. It happens to everyone at some point in life.
@kailesancez
2 жыл бұрын
As someone who was born & raised on Pine Island. He spoke the truth about how Strong the people are there.
@Angela-qs4cz
2 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t they leave when they could? Yes I know it’s hard leaving for the unknown but You are not a match to 150 miles winds. Stubborn or self sufficiency?
@artistaloca4
2 жыл бұрын
@@Angela-qs4cz I didn't leave because I didn't have to leave my home; my Island, my People. And go where? No one knew where Ian would hit- the cone covered the whole state; and if you dare say: "Yeah, but," then I KNOW you have no idea what it's like to be stuck on a highway where the storm might pass, concerned about the home you left behind, knowing not a thing about how you and 10,000 cars around you are going to get out of this. Woman, please.
@artistaloca4
2 жыл бұрын
✊️
@JoeBarand
2 жыл бұрын
My ex moved to Pine Island three months ago. Bought a house (mobile home) in a 55 and over park. She is able to work remotely. Fortunately, she had to go to headquarters in the Mid-Atlantic the week of the hurricane, but now has no idea about her house.
@buckbenelli8
2 жыл бұрын
It’s not a house.
@sbinsdca
2 жыл бұрын
It's most likely gone.
@keithpugh7538
2 жыл бұрын
There’s adequate time to evacuate when a storm is coming
@NewWaveFan1
2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the game Dead Island.. Eerie. When people tell you to leave, don't stay and ride out a storm in a mobile home..
@tjj5337
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 prayers to these folks❤️❤️
@JaRule6
2 жыл бұрын
I am very sorry that these people have lost everything they owned and that they are living entire circumstances but that's what you sign up for when you live on a tiny Island on the Gulf Coast that is only accessed by a very long road / bridge through swamp. You need to be self-sufficient if that's how you want to live. You cannot expect the government to just pop right in and make things right for you
@CARUTVMedia
2 жыл бұрын
love & prayers from Indonesia
@SuperNewMom1
2 жыл бұрын
Prayers for Sudan and her husband ❤
@jwinsor1435
2 жыл бұрын
These people on Pine Is. IMO have the greatest need for help. Obviously, everyone who has suffered from this needs help, but those who are year-round residents, who work for a living, should not be pushed aside or sent to the back of the line so that the wealthy communities, winter home communities, and tourist areas can be taken care of first. Those places with 'name recognition' will get the most attention, but there are so many others who are in the same desperate need of help - they should not be forgotten.
@karencoyle3011
2 жыл бұрын
There's MILLIONS of people needing help, I'm sure responders are doing everything they can.
@billwilson5341
2 жыл бұрын
J Winsor: No one is being "pushed aside, sent to the back of the line or forgotten". Dramatics are not needed at this time.
@anneiconex1473
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any sympathy for somebody who didn’t have the sense to get in their car and drive out of the path of the hurricane. I’m a single senior citizen and I did it.
@cmt635
2 жыл бұрын
@Anne people were told it was going to Tampa and north quit blaming people for their situations! Glad you are ok though...
@berneebrawn7102
2 жыл бұрын
bless your heart
@evelyncrouse4725
2 жыл бұрын
Not everyone in a vehicle was always fortunate to get out of there alive either. You are blessed if you made it out of the storm in one piece.
@btwbrand
2 жыл бұрын
It's fine Anne. There will always be a group who don't leave because they can't or won't or were told it would be okay. Not just for this storm and every other storm of the past, but future storms as well. Living in the gulf when a storm is coming you get away from the storm no matter where they think it is going to be. I seen in in Tallahassee, I seen it in Houston, I seen it in Pensacola. Every time I get a U-haul and truck me and all the things I plan to keep AWAY from the area. It's a week vacation while I wait for nature to pass through. Not going to roll any dice as long as I can take care of myself.
@ja_Iam
2 жыл бұрын
Not everyone has the funds to pick up and leave. With food and fuel as high as it is, many were barely scraping by. Glad you were able to get out. My prayers are with those who didn’t.
@nhernandez925
Жыл бұрын
I’m so thankful that my entire family and I evacuated two days before the hurricane hit. I had a gut feeling it was going. To be bad and was able to convince them to leave with me.
@rafaelvelez1253
2 жыл бұрын
Are this the news or a yokel’s convention? They can fish. How much fish do you think you are going to find after a cat 4 hurricane churned the bottom all along the coast? People can boat to the fish store. Provide the coordinates of functioning stores with viable stock anywhere reachable by boat? And what currency they will accept? Are you supposed to provide a public service announcement for the services available to the citizens? Or. Are you a forum to encourage the stubborn misguided concept of self sufficiency in the midst of a disaster? Did you not listen to the insanity of the death of a medically needy person that chose to stay behind and then required medical assistance from a system that was clearly announced not to be available during the storm? People are free to choose but your pathetic celebration of their refusal to leave in the face of their reality is unconscionable, irresponsible and promotes a twisted reasoning that may end up costing more lives. The lives of first responders are as valuable that of those that chose to put themselves in harms way for no reason worth anyones life.
@boromirofmiddleearth557
2 жыл бұрын
very good points all. !
@andreamara8542
2 жыл бұрын
YES. had to be said.
@jametoriaburton8392
2 жыл бұрын
Please keep up the coverage on these places.
@blanchedevereaux5403
2 жыл бұрын
That must be so devastating, seeing your home completely destroyed.
@kathyrobertson4493
2 жыл бұрын
This is heart wrenching. God be with all these people. Completely devastating.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇😇❣️❣️❣️❣️
@vicgodsucks1157
2 жыл бұрын
The same gawd that allow the hurricane happened in the first place?! 🙄🙄🙄
@kathyrobertson4493
2 жыл бұрын
@@vicgodsucks1157 same one Honey
@vicgodsucks1157
2 жыл бұрын
@@kathyrobertson4493 It's kind of dumb to pray to a evil sky demon that allow it in the first place honey!! 🤪🤪🤣🤣
@MeesterPalm
2 жыл бұрын
Caribbean inhabitants know the risks of what they’re most susceptible to. Same with those who live near fracture zones, active volcanoes, coastlines, or in a places with names as literal as “Tornado Alley.” It’s people’s choices to live in these places that are more likely to be affected by nature’s wrath, so an acceptable lifestyle in these places is understanding the fact that the destruction, rebuilding, and maintenance of infrastructure IS the lifestyle.
@cressfionajames
2 жыл бұрын
I'm was born in the Caribbean and it's not the same as Florida. They don't need a Visa and a passport to leave. Islands are far apart they are not connected by I95.
@katzgar
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with people in trailer parks in a hurricane zone is IQ.
@Glowsaphinebaker
2 жыл бұрын
I dont know why anyone would stay on a barrier island during a almost Cat 5 its like common sense isnt common
@MatterSpace
2 жыл бұрын
Going to visit the ocean is awesome. Having the ocean come visit you, not so much. Thoughts and prayers for all those affected by this horrific storm.
@maanibhai6608
2 жыл бұрын
May your life be filled with serenity, and good news. May God bless you abundantly mani bhai - Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan
@greenbrown7776
2 жыл бұрын
A very thoughtful post considering all the devastating flooding in Pakistan.
@maanibhai6608
2 жыл бұрын
@@greenbrown7776 Climate change in Pakistan and devastating floods:The overall death toll in Pakistan from the devastating floods has increased to 1,559, with 12,850 others injured, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said
@darleenhickson3718
2 жыл бұрын
Great coverage!
@lizangellygonzalez7992
2 жыл бұрын
Very sad stories, praying for all of the people suffering Ian Hurricane aftermath.😢
@ЕленаСеменова-ц2щ
2 жыл бұрын
Молитесь , как на титанике
@vicgodsucks1157
2 жыл бұрын
*Your all powerful sky daddy is too busy helping Russian destroy the Ukraine!!* 🙄
@baseball373
2 жыл бұрын
STOP...Sending our money overseas to help other countries... Our own American people need the money and the help.
@evelyncrouse4725
2 жыл бұрын
We will pray for the people of Pine Island. May they get the help they so desperately need or want.
@blueskypicks
2 жыл бұрын
We vacationed in Matlache 4 years ago and fell in love with it! What a charming place. I wonder how Blue Dog Grill and The Perfect Cup fared? It's heart breaking to see the devastation there.
@tinarebecca1138
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how are you doing
@starrycrown
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this coverage of regular folks. I feel more like contributing to working people than to millionaires.
@Gemmarose9012
2 жыл бұрын
Millionaires work too.
@yukistraton5304
2 жыл бұрын
I hope they get though this. Praying for all of them
@iamgabriel5823
2 жыл бұрын
Pine Island resident' desire to remain independent should be honored. How about people with boats bringing them resources like tents, food, water, gas. The shelters aren't a great solution either.
@un2ctdawmain267
2 жыл бұрын
This was a really informative report.👌 Will be interesting to see how Pine Island is doing after a year.
@artistaloca4
2 жыл бұрын
We are Pine Island Strong!!💖
@un2ctdawmain267
2 жыл бұрын
@@artistaloca4 🏄 Absolutely.
@bobbyvee8941
2 жыл бұрын
Based on what this report tells, Pine Island will be back much quicker than the Florida areas. Why? Because these Pine Island residents have an entirely different mentality. They won't wait for taxpayer funded hand-outs. They'll, "Git - er - Done"!
@MyMountainSpirit
2 жыл бұрын
G AFTERNOON BOBBY VEE,,NICE WAY OF PUTTING IT..PEOPLE LIKE US HAVE A MUCH DIFFERENT MINDSET THAN MOST..THOSE PEOPLE ON PINE ISLAND OTHER ON THOSE ISLAND WILL RECOUP AS YOU STATED THEY WILL BE UP AND BACK BEFORE THE REST~MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY~SO MANY BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN TOUCH BY IAN~THOUGHT FOR PARENTS WHO LOST THERE DAUGHTER~
@un2ctdawmain267
2 жыл бұрын
@@bobbyvee8941 👍 Agreed.
@jackthereefer1
2 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't those people have evacuated that area? If they did stay, shouldn't they have prepared? Living in Florida most people know that you have to have food, water, gas etc to survive at least 3 days. You can't expect help immediately in a major disaster.
@kathijo50
2 жыл бұрын
My son is there in Cape Coral which is mostly dried out now. That is in Lee County. Gov. DeSantis is pissed because other parts of the state that were hit are 45 percent up with electricity. And Lee County is only 9 percent up with electricity. He is offering everything to the power company and they just can't seem to get it together. God Bless these people, and help them all. It was scary we were visiting, and my son lives there. We both had to evacuate to the Atlantic Side before Ian hit. Now he is picking up the pieces. He is strong and will be ok, he has been helping others and others helping him. He said everyone is coming together. He feels worst for those who lost everything and have no where to go. It is just awful.
@tomking1890
2 жыл бұрын
You can't repair the electrical if there are no passable roads. The system here will have to be completely rebuilt.
@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures
2 жыл бұрын
Before bridges, ferries were their form of transportation on those barrier islands.
@laurettalitta
2 жыл бұрын
Prayers for Pine Island.
@legendarymayormarylikestur8874
2 жыл бұрын
Heartbreaking 💔💔💔
@badmonkey2222
2 жыл бұрын
What's heartbreaking is these people are hard-headed and could have easily evacuated and that woman's sister would still be alive there's no excuse they knew a week ahead of time exactly where that storm was going to hit. In the year 2022 there's no reason whatsoever that people should lose their lives right on the water like that when they have multiple days to evacuate they're just hard-headed they think because they've lived there for 30 years they can't leave it's over and over and over the same story and then they want pity when it's all over with. I'm not a crappy person so yeah I feel bad for him but I wrote out Hurricane Hugo in 1989 when I was 19 years old and somehow by some miracle I survived the night and swore to myself that I would never ever write out a storm on the coast like that again and I haven't. There's just no excuse for it.
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