Matthew Heller, the Florida man who became an internet sensation after a video of him kayaking in a flooded living room during Hurricane Helen, plans to survive Hurricane Milton.
Heller told FOX News. said He will be stuck in his house, unable to support himself.
“Some of my neighbors have younger children. For me, it's just me. I'm going to hunker down because my home is my livelihood. But I've seen other people leave. “I did,” he said.
Heller also described the situation in his area as “complete chaos” as he filled up his car with gas.
“I wanted to fill up the tank. The tank was about half full and I just wanted to refill it… It took me 10 stations,” he said. “The pumps are all covered in plastic, but when you find an open station…you guys. [were] People are shouting and honking their horns instead of lining up properly. And the storm isn't quite there yet. It's very scary. ”
Heller said in an interview with CNN. said He said he is “watching the weather approach” and has been experiencing hurricane emergencies for 42 years.
“It’s a very slow system and it’s better to be safe than sorry, but this is where I have to be,” he said. “I hope for the best.”
Ms Heller acknowledged that her mother had expressed “concerns” about the decision to remain.
During Hurricane Helen, which recently hit Florida and other parts of the Sunbelt, particularly North Carolina, Heller made headlines when she posted several videos of herself kayaking in her flooded living room.
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“I had been recovering and removing drywall all week, but the entire downstairs was destroyed. It's just sitting on the curb now. The city of Tampa told us to leave it unbagged. So I have all this loose construction debris. My big concern is that the debris could clog any kind of drainage system and cause further problems, or become a missile or projectile that could damage other property or property,” Heller said. .
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm. Officials strongly advised residents to evacuate as much as possible before the storm hit, and one police chief even said those who remained in place should write their names down. Protect their bodies so authorities can identify them.
“You might want to bring a Sharpie and write your name and social security number on your leg so when they find you, they have your contact information… You can’t go to work while you’re out here.” Because it doesn't happen,” said Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokaiger. said CNN's Paul Murphy said Tuesday.
