The Entire Internet Is Wondering If This Strapped Down House In Florida Will Survive Hurricane Milton

by · BuzzFeed

People in Florida have been preparing for Hurricane Milton for days now.

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They've been boarding up windows.

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They've been filling sandbags.

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And for those unable to leave, they've been stocking up on supplies.

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But one person's unconventional hurricane prep is going viral.

Spectrum Bay News 9 took this photo of a house that is literally strapped down:

Viewer Mohammed Nijem is getting prepped for Hurricane Milton. pic.twitter.com/4WuexigBFp
— Spectrum Bay News 9 (@BN9) October 8, 2024

Twitter: @BN9

The picture quickly went viral with people wondering if it was actually genius or not.

Is this Florida person a genius or what….need the after #Milton update pic.twitter.com/2FcFA4Fe9n
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @WUTangKids

"Concrete anchors in the ground, this is sick actually," one person said.

concrete anchors in the ground, this is sick actually. https://t.co/v33kcObuK0
— super graphic ultra modern bobby (@badtweetfactory) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @badtweetfactory

"I am intrigued. I am not judging. I’m genuinely fascinated," another person said.

I am intrigued. I am not judging. I’m genuinely fascinated. https://t.co/D4DRuiDAgX
— Jesse Hawila (@JesseWFAA) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @JesseWFAA

Everyone seems to have an opinion on this house.

Florida man wins again https://t.co/8ks0s6VsEQ
— Brian Bowman (@BrianBowman2334) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @BrianBowman2334

"Yeah, that'll show the storm," this person joked.

Yeah that’ll show the storm https://t.co/90rJ0hqCOu
— Phil Spain (@philenespanol) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @philenespanol

"As much as I hate Florida, I love Florida," another person commented.

As much as I hate Florida, I love Florida https://t.co/gIbUSXQ0sm
— yung jerk chicken (@TheTinyLion_) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @TheTinyLion_

Ultimately, one thing is for sure: we need a post-storm update about what happens.

I don’t know if this is smart or dumb, but hopefully they show an after video! https://t.co/ECLLcsD6DE
— John Mikulec (@JohnMikulec) October 9, 2024

Twitter: @JohnMikulec