AFTERMATH: Hurricane Harvey, VISITING MY HOUSE, Michaels House Is Under Water, Houston Flooding, EP1

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  • @connor2669
    @connor2669 5 років тому +697

    My anxiety was through the roof when you had the lights/electricity on and stuff was under water.

  • @joeapicelli8367
    @joeapicelli8367 5 років тому +201

    Water over the outlets,appliances,lamps etc. energizes the water. You my friend are extremely lucky you didn't get electrocuted. In the future make sure the power is off to whatever property you go in. 40+ years as a fireman I've seen more than I care to remember of bad shit happening to people. Stay safe always.

  • @Poppet1984
    @Poppet1984 7 років тому +527

    Every time you put the lights on .. I kept thinking omg water + electricity = not a good mix!
    Stay safe!

    • @DayZcustomMods
      @DayZcustomMods 5 років тому +7

      Poppet1984 the wires aren’t under the water he has no basement

    • @LukiRudaka
      @LukiRudaka 5 років тому +1

      also florida has no basements at all either as far as I know, You can find aquifers right under the soil sometimes, These aquifers also cause sinkholes when they collapse.

    • @yesac101
      @yesac101 5 років тому +1

      Path of least resistance its pretty hard to shock yourself in water because it has less resistance then you do to ground

    • @MrTLinSTL
      @MrTLinSTL 5 років тому +2

      @@yesac101 Wrong! I'm a master electrician. Lots of people get electrocuted in pools and lakes every year.

    • @screamingcatchannel9624
      @screamingcatchannel9624 5 років тому

      Water is not a good conductor of electricity

  • @BAEVETTE
    @BAEVETTE 7 років тому +1215

    Him: How you doin?
    Man: FLOODED!
    Him: YEAH!!

  • @lisamartin3734
    @lisamartin3734 7 років тому +482

    OMG, the ol' man going on his morning walk with his coffee !!!

    • @bassinburban8928
      @bassinburban8928 5 років тому

      @Unicorno HD your fucking autistic 😂

    • @neqtuns
      @neqtuns 5 років тому

      lisa martin omg Yes

    • @roxothepupper9534
      @roxothepupper9534 5 років тому

      Unicorno HD the fuck? You saw physical proof it happened

    • @mikaylamcgruder7962
      @mikaylamcgruder7962 5 років тому +1

      @@roxothepupper9534 they were being sarcastic

  • @thehALomolov2
    @thehALomolov2 7 років тому +694

    His house is 3+feet underwater and he goes in and turns the power on... I'm not an electrician but at the very least isn't he destroying all the circuits shorted by the outlets underwater and potentialky electrocuting himself?

    • @Viktor007
      @Viktor007 6 років тому +7

      Kind of

    • @Hiddenpower6
      @Hiddenpower6 6 років тому +84

      Nah there are breakers and as soon as they get to a certain long the breaker will switch immediately shutting of power for the room that was detected when it shuts down there is no power this prevents a fire, damage, shorting out and electrocution and many more

    • @ShootLuckGaming
      @ShootLuckGaming 5 років тому +39

      The outlets are already underwater, so turning on the lights isnt gonna do anything, Beside that type of water is mostly gonna be an insulator, no electricity will hardly be able to pass through it

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +14

      @@Hiddenpower6 Flood water won't pass enough current to trip breakers or blow fuses, but WILL pass enough current to give a severe or fatal electric shock.

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +55

      @@ShootLuckGaming Wrong!! Very wrong. PURE water, with no minerals or contamination is pretty non-conductive, BUT even tap water will conduct electricity well. Flood water is so loaded with contaminants that it will conduct almost as well as a bare wire.
      The only thing that saved this guy in the video was the rubber waders, and distance from the walls where the submerged outlets are.
      You are right that turning on the lights, which are above the water level, is not an issue.
      Retired master electrician , 40 years.

  • @_ooops.kidding_7345
    @_ooops.kidding_7345 5 років тому +141

    2 words...Life jacket. No matter how good a swimmer, undercurrents will drag you under. Be careful.

  • @GeminiRust
    @GeminiRust 5 років тому +210

    "I'm way deep. Wheres the curb? There's got to be a curb around here somewhere. There's a pole for crying out loud. Wheres the curb? Oop! There it is. Found it." For some reason this made me laugh 😂

    • @tracymansfield558
      @tracymansfield558 4 роки тому

      I thought that was funny when he said for crying out loud lol

  • @billymasoner3735
    @billymasoner3735 7 років тому +1791

    Hey buddy, you may want to go back into your video and edit your address out of it, you don't want looters to see this and make your home an easy target. Best of luck to you, we are all praying for you.

    • @lisaingle7268
      @lisaingle7268 7 років тому +305

      This is my parent's neighborhood, trust me when I say looters we're kept out. We had military and national guard at the entrances. You had to show proof of residency to get in. Boats had to register offsite beforehand to get in.

    • @billymasoner3735
      @billymasoner3735 7 років тому +174

      Lisa Luna oh good, had me worried. Some people have no sense of decency anymore, so I put nothing past them. Glad there are protections in place.

    • @Mandy_39
      @Mandy_39 7 років тому +50

      Lisa Luna That's good but unfortunately military & national guard isn't gonna be there the entire time. Do freaking sad they gotta go through this & pathetic a** ppl are out looting the few things that might still work. Karma is a bitch. I am praying for you all, can't even imagine

    • @lisaingle7268
      @lisaingle7268 7 років тому +24

      No but there are enough residents on the dry side looking out for looters running them off. About 90% of the houses are mucked anyway and there's nothing to loot, just a bunch of garbage that's already being picked up by the county and gutted out, empty houses.

    • @lisaingle7268
      @lisaingle7268 7 років тому +23

      Mandy Holmbeck also, it's not like Michael is "outing" our neighborhood or his house. My parent's street was on abc World News, and the local news was in there with camera crews. People in Houston knew which areas were flooded and which weren't. You notice looting hasn't been a big problem for our city. Who wants to loot a bunch of stuff that sat in water for a week? Nothing is usable or any good. People had to throw their entire houses away.

  • @lauraking6172
    @lauraking6172 5 років тому +91

    It's amazing when ppl come together and help each other. It's a rlly beautiful sight to see when ur helping each other out.

    • @dekatar1143
      @dekatar1143 5 років тому +1

      😬 yeah tots helping everybody I says while fishing from my kayak

  • @nurburgflip1188
    @nurburgflip1188 7 років тому +1037

    That positive attitude has done you well sir.

  • @kul_boyno1549
    @kul_boyno1549 5 років тому +130

    This guy: aww my washers and dryers... I loved those washers and dryers
    The rest of the house: am I a joke to you?

  • @ljo6845
    @ljo6845 7 років тому +217

    Wow. Thank you for sharing. I can't believe your power is still on! Stay safe !

    • @dakotagatcha-videos17
      @dakotagatcha-videos17 6 років тому

      Jalen 116 this was a year ago but what the hell is wrong with you, they just care about them you don’t have to call them a worthless moron

  • @skyykabbyy7814
    @skyykabbyy7814 5 років тому +229

    Imagine seeing a tail come out of the water a block up!!!😖😖

    • @elysianvoltaire
      @elysianvoltaire 5 років тому +3

      Wait what

    • @jessespencer8164
      @jessespencer8164 5 років тому +8

      I would shart

    • @Potato2mato
      @Potato2mato 5 років тому +1

      Shadow Paw there are actually alligators in Texas no joke

    • @mik3lik.
      @mik3lik. 5 років тому

      @@Potato2mato Oh yeah, especially Brazon Bend lol

    • @rextbh
      @rextbh 5 років тому +1

      I would poop my pants and scream

  • @DZAG_OFFICIAL
    @DZAG_OFFICIAL 6 років тому +67

    Wow the damage was even more expensive than the Apollo-11 Landing which was $23B.
    Hey but atleast your studio wasn’t damaged!

  • @DaisyExposer
    @DaisyExposer 7 років тому +158

    A man down there bought an aqua dam so he didn't get flooded. His neighbots were flooded. His house and property are now on an island.

    • @xandercreates6766
      @xandercreates6766 5 років тому +2

      DaisyExposer free island. Can’t complain

    • @TheCraftyJ
      @TheCraftyJ 5 років тому +4

      What’s an aqua dam lol

    • @FiddyAutomotive
      @FiddyAutomotive 5 років тому +3

      The Crafty J like a giant blow up ring that goes around your property and it keeps water out

    • @TheCraftyJ
      @TheCraftyJ 5 років тому

      Elementz oh lol

    • @erock8616
      @erock8616 5 років тому +1

      So anyone can buy those? Why doesn't everyone buy those?
      🤔

  • @brennaaa
    @brennaaa 5 років тому +59

    The funny thing is, when hurricane harvey hit, i was living in a place that was located on the outskirts of it. My brother, my friend, and i literally played outside during it and i realize how lucky i was.

    • @christinawalker6356
      @christinawalker6356 5 років тому

      That's how it was for me with hurricane ike

    • @mikaylamcgruder7962
      @mikaylamcgruder7962 5 років тому

      that was me in florida during hurricane irma

    • @MADCougar04
      @MADCougar04 5 років тому

      I was clearing ditches during the hurricane so they didn’t overflow and flood meh house

  • @WuZZupify
    @WuZZupify 7 років тому +74

    This whole situation is so surreal. I live in Sweden and will probably never experience what you and many others are going through. Be safe.

    • @erock8616
      @erock8616 5 років тому

      You guys don't have bad weather? Or floods or really bad snow storms??

    • @yvumeko9178
      @yvumeko9178 5 років тому

      I don’t

    • @adorabusby740
      @adorabusby740 5 років тому

      Erock 86 no never, only a lot of snow in the winter but you can still get to school and stuff like that

    • @shanislost1
      @shanislost1 5 років тому

      Laku This is normal weather in the UK, idk what you're worried about.

    • @dekatar1143
      @dekatar1143 5 років тому

      Me in Florida......lucky😕

  • @garymcwilliams6518
    @garymcwilliams6518 7 років тому +58

    THE MOST REALISTIC VIEW OF HURRICANE HARVEY ON THE INTERNET..................Thanks BRO you educated the world.

  • @ricearoniisgood8521
    @ricearoniisgood8521 7 років тому +171

    This kinda seems like a horror movie it's so quit and you keep hearing "beep beep beep beep"

  • @TalkingWithMyselfAgain
    @TalkingWithMyselfAgain 5 років тому +49

    I know this is an older video, but @12:45 I was thinking: "Don't drop your keys...do not drop your keys!"

  • @mhurlock
    @mhurlock 7 років тому +423

    Watching this really puts things into first-hand perspective thank you God bless

  • @greeneyes92061
    @greeneyes92061 5 років тому +1

    Clicked on your video because my brother & sister-in-law were living in the Houston area when Harvey hit. The only saving grace for them is that they knew that they were both going to retire within the next year....give or take. So in May or June they put their house on the market (in League City) not knowing just how long it may take to sell. As very good luck would have it they sold their house in less than a week for cash!!!! So they moved into a high rise apartment bldg in downtown Houston on the 6th floor. So they were very very fortunate to have sold when they did and didn’t suffer the devastation that you and so many many others die. Prayers to you and everyone in the Houston area.

  • @RoySFord
    @RoySFord 7 років тому +1017

    That was unbelievable bro. Wow.

    • @HappyPillow8538
      @HappyPillow8538 7 років тому +2

      RoySFord I

    • @lillymoon2174
      @lillymoon2174 7 років тому +1

      RoySFord ikr

    • @RoySFord
      @RoySFord 7 років тому +5

      Yeah, and I know a lot of friends who are going through the same thing at their house.

    • @RoySFord
      @RoySFord 7 років тому +4

      I know. It leaves me speechless.

    • @superlily3934
      @superlily3934 7 років тому +2

      RoySFord o

  • @belle4213
    @belle4213 7 років тому +241

    You should have taken a stick with you when you were walking in the water because you could accidentally step into a man hole :(( x prayers with you x

  • @auraelucidator715
    @auraelucidator715 7 років тому +49

    The worst thing about this is, is losing photos you had, history, never be able to get those back. Either way, great to know your alright, and hope you get a new place soon.

  • @meme1star
    @meme1star 7 років тому +3

    That was amazing footage, thank you for sharing it. From one Texan to another, I wish you the best.

  • @Shivaaleee
    @Shivaaleee 7 років тому +400

    Why would you turn on the light switch with live wires and all that water??😰😰😰

    • @elizabethbernal8687
      @elizabethbernal8687 7 років тому +40

      spatel2857- The electrical wires are inside the wall, and anyways if he tried using the outlets on the wall there is a breaker that breaks out the electrical current in that outlet.

    • @Swess2908
      @Swess2908 7 років тому +19

      He could get shocked even without turning on the lights. How do you think they are able to power on? live wires

    • @bobbistevens6797
      @bobbistevens6797 6 років тому +9

      Swess2908 - I know my comment is almost a yr later. I seriously feel for all there but I am still cringing over turning on light switches and one above i assume doesn't get most electrical sockets are not gfci protected and sheesh maybe they should check just because they are *in the walls* smh doesn't stop water from entering into..... face plates are not waterproof..... I know a total rant but I just can't with some ppl smh

    • @BlueRibbonDigitalMedia
      @BlueRibbonDigitalMedia  6 років тому +36

      I understand it may seem like I was at risk. But remember, we are dealing with 110v not 220v. Also, my electrical runs are all grounded. Electricity looks for the path of least resistance. Also there is too much water for the electricity to be dangers at that distance. I would have to stick my hand an inch or less near an outlet to even feel the current. Lastly. Notice that I’m wearing think rubber waiters and boots. I’m completely isolated from the ground. If I was barefoot we could be more concerned, but even then you would have to stick your hands in the outlet to feel a shock. Yes, safety protocols are to never even risk it and turn all electricity off. But I do understand electricity and I know the runs of my house. Here’s a link that explains it simply. There are better videos on UA-cam. But this guy speaks in layman terms.
      ua-cam.com/video/dcrY59nGxBg/v-deo.html
      Have a great day and thanks for watching!

    • @sibbedijkstra9881
      @sibbedijkstra9881 5 років тому +1

      His pants are rubber so it doesn’t make a different of there is electrisitie in the water or not

  • @christopherwolfe7427
    @christopherwolfe7427 3 роки тому +1

    I watched these vids when they went 'live'. Glad to know you came out okay. Curious on how blue ribbon has been.... would love to get together on something

  • @x3princessbratx3
    @x3princessbratx3 7 років тому +47

    I'm watching you do this and I'm trying not to panic. You don't know what's in the water... you have zero people around and are getting deeper and deeper. You can't hear ANYTHING except for deserted cars and what sounds like rushing water.... unbelievable.

  • @nikkinicklus7587
    @nikkinicklus7587 7 років тому +1

    Sorry about your house. Harvey was scary hands down. Happy too see u are okay and safe.

  • @RoMayDrako
    @RoMayDrako 7 років тому +31

    Fun fact lights on horns beeping, chances are the cars are shorting out. Newer cars do that where as the olden days they just quietly drowned.

    • @evilbastardland
      @evilbastardland 7 років тому +5

      RoMayDrako lol
      New cars: "HELP ME IM **cough cough** dyyyyiiing"
      Old cars: "Shhhhhhh" *drowns*

    • @madzz_0652
      @madzz_0652 5 років тому

      Ooof

  • @masonmanzke1208
    @masonmanzke1208 5 років тому +2

    I love seeing how the community came together. Renews my faith in humanity

  • @treeclimbing7798
    @treeclimbing7798 7 років тому +25

    You handled that well. Better than most of us could. So very sorry.

  • @chickensauce9001
    @chickensauce9001 5 років тому +43

    I would be scared to walk in that water

    • @joshuasanders4158
      @joshuasanders4158 5 років тому

      Same

    • @allisongarrett4824
      @allisongarrett4824 5 років тому +5

      Same i don’t fuck with water i can’t see through

    • @alinec521
      @alinec521 5 років тому

      allison garrett
      ...
      You big ol’ pussy

    • @user-ec6ue8jy7p
      @user-ec6ue8jy7p 3 роки тому

      @@alinec521 I would say something back but this was 1 year ago

  • @normajean9831
    @normajean9831 7 років тому +34

    Why would u turn electricity on....in flooded home.

  • @sarabeacher
    @sarabeacher 7 років тому +1

    I'm so sorry to see how much you've lost. I love your positivity. I live in central Florida and just went through hurricane Irma. Take care.

  • @suevest8484
    @suevest8484 7 років тому +20

    I love your attitude. I am sorry for all the damage to your home, take care. God bless.

  • @corpsepaws
    @corpsepaws 5 років тому +1

    I'm late but this video is super important. I've never seen such a real reaction. Your explanation of how the experience felt surreal was spot on. I can't even imagine seeing my house under three-plus feet of water. Seeing my whole neighbourhood submerged. Watching my community being boated out of their homes. Videos like this are good. It takes away the media drama, the cash grabs, and it shows human emotion. It shows how we as a species react to our own being put in danger. You are right when you say that no matter how much we bicker and fight when it comes to disaster we will be there to pick each other up.

  • @hansonwillard883
    @hansonwillard883 7 років тому +99

    Watch out for gators

    • @jaboob1e521
      @jaboob1e521 7 років тому

      hanson willard funny

    • @dvdmrrtnz
      @dvdmrrtnz 5 років тому +1

      And nessi

    • @dvdmrrtnz
      @dvdmrrtnz 5 років тому

      Kitnazi GotFucked the lochness monster...

  • @nikki2071
    @nikki2071 7 років тому +1

    Wow dude! Im so sorry you all are having to live through this. Praying it has receded since this video was posted. Send Love and Light you way from Canada.

  • @marciabrumfield1400
    @marciabrumfield1400 7 років тому +57

    Oh my gosh. I am sure glad the live electricity plus water in your house did not zap you. Now I can breathe again. I am praying for all of you,, all of us. Thanks for your video. Be safe.

    • @katelynruse3341
      @katelynruse3341 7 років тому +5

      14:03 pause video . How did that lamp not start a fire? Its turned on under water

    • @DiscoLemonaade
      @DiscoLemonaade 7 років тому +1

      Marcia Brumfield there were people in our area actually passed away from the electric current in the waters

    • @Clapxiomatic
      @Clapxiomatic 7 років тому +2

      Because it was UNDER WATER. lol..... you guys.... come of you just dont understand electricity.

    • @CraezoKing
      @CraezoKing 5 років тому

      @@Clapxiomatic still how was it on being in the water

  • @relijinnx4639
    @relijinnx4639 7 років тому +29

    Isn't it possible to get electrocuted if the power is still on?

  • @hebneh
    @hebneh 7 років тому +41

    I would not want to be walking around in deep water while turning on light switches.

    • @CraezoKing
      @CraezoKing 5 років тому

      Right!!!! Wouldn't the outlets shock be shorted out how is there things plugged it that still work

    • @johnr.timmers2297
      @johnr.timmers2297 5 років тому

      @@CraezoKing Prob not. Once the water hits they short circuit and blow their breakers. There's always a chance but I'm pretty sure its a slim one

    • @CraezoKing
      @CraezoKing 5 років тому

      @@johnr.timmers2297 the thing that's scary is if the lamps and stuff is still on that means the outlets still have power

  • @510dani4
    @510dani4 7 років тому

    Thank you for showing all of us the flooding from a very personal place. Your video has shown more of the true reality and devastation than any news channel has or could. I commend you for maintaining your level of sanity through your filming. My heart goes out to you and everyone else who has been affected by this truly horrible event. Bless you, sir.

  • @fullcircle-vj7ed
    @fullcircle-vj7ed 7 років тому +90

    I'm so sorry. May God strengthen and uphold you and yours. Texas is in my prayers!

  • @VermontJm
    @VermontJm 7 років тому

    Your video is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for everyone having to go through this. The road to normal is going to be long and challenging, I'm sure.
    Thank you for putting a human face, first person perspective on this for those of us far removed. My heart is with you all.

  • @meowmeowzer6737
    @meowmeowzer6737 7 років тому +11

    That was just wow I'm glad u kept a positive attitude about everything tho

  • @karlmichael5590
    @karlmichael5590 7 років тому

    Thank you for posting all your flood videos. I'm so sorry for your loss. That is devastating to lose so much. I lived around the corner at Bridgewalk Cove and Bryant Pond for 7 years and moved away 8 months ago.

  • @jessicalynn5474
    @jessicalynn5474 7 років тому +9

    Wow this was intense to watch. I love your outlook, and I'm so happy you and your family are safe.

  • @graffaholic
    @graffaholic 7 років тому

    Wow what an amazing look into the reality of flooding. I'm truly sorry for the loss of your home, I thank you for risking your safety to record this. You're going to be alright and bounce back from this. God bless brotha

  • @em6584
    @em6584 7 років тому +31

    Keep your head up. Houston Strong

    • @IAmTheSkinThief
      @IAmTheSkinThief 7 років тому +1

      steve b They were being positive, maybe you should try it some time?

    • @JuliaBergdoll
      @JuliaBergdoll 7 років тому

      I live in Boston. you wanted us to roam the streets while the bombers were running around? are you kidding?

  • @Accio_Eloise
    @Accio_Eloise 7 років тому

    This was a very real video, and something people need to see. I'm glad you managed to save a decent amount of stuff before evacuating though, lucky the water didn't get any higher! Stay safe x

  • @AquarielCharm
    @AquarielCharm 7 років тому +26

    So damn sad. I won't complain about doing the laundry or taking out the trash and all the normal things I do. I'll be thankful I still have a home and creature comforts. I like how those folks going by asked if you needed help. I'm still searching for the Cajun Navy. None of the live streams I watched mentioned them. They saved 10,000 souls from Katrina and I didn't know that until a week ago. Be well and good luck Michael. Ambriel, Northeast NJ

  • @noodle714
    @noodle714 7 років тому +35

    You can replace items... but you can't replace lives... wish the best of luck to everyone hit by Harvey and Irma...

  • @JMOHoldingsLLC
    @JMOHoldingsLLC 7 років тому +14

    1 thing I can't believe is how he still has power and that he wasn't shocked by that lamp in the water in the girls room anyone else thinking that

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +1

      His rubber waders protected him.

    • @SekFuny
      @SekFuny 5 років тому

      This aint the movies thd gfci should protect him

  • @afields26
    @afields26 5 років тому

    My guy. I'm a firefighter/medic that was working during Harvey. We started in Houston on the north side of beltway 8, then went down to the league city area, and from there over to the Beaumont/Port Arthur area. Glad to see you're ok and that you made it through this.

  • @venturoes1912
    @venturoes1912 5 років тому +17

    lol I bet your insurance company was crying watching this part and felt relief when everything was fine

    • @kd5you1
      @kd5you1 5 років тому +2

      Actually when homes flood like this none of it is fine. My friend's parents' house was flooded like this and they had to remove all of the downstairs carpet and sheet rock. The downstairs looked like a skeleton.

  • @bisceg181
    @bisceg181 7 років тому

    I have never seen another video of yours but I can't help but just watch this and get glassy eyed ... I understand the heartbreak and sadness of it being destroyed by something out of your control, but in the end it is just materials and things. You and your family are safe and that is truly what matters, life is precious but we can and will rebuild. I will keep you in my thoughts man. - from OH

  • @rl1426
    @rl1426 7 років тому +30

    USA & National Guard and people of America all awesome! ❤️🇺🇸

    • @maryvanessa9909
      @maryvanessa9909 6 років тому

      R L yep, because they’re the one that help us out in theses situations, hats off to you guys and gals, Bless You🙂🙏🙂

    • @felixcore9275
      @felixcore9275 5 років тому +1

      america is still selfish though..

  • @jeffreybird1308
    @jeffreybird1308 5 років тому +2

    Hope all is well now. Thank you for that first hand account and thank you for your service.

  • @SirNateDaGreat
    @SirNateDaGreat 5 років тому +11

    My neighborhood, I remember walking through that for days

  • @ZionBoss783
    @ZionBoss783 7 років тому

    I normally don't see an entire video but I did for this one. May the future be uplifting for you and your family

  • @StoryTimeWithJune
    @StoryTimeWithJune 5 років тому +27

    Love how the first thing u save is ur magnets 😂

  • @Coolscarykid
    @Coolscarykid 5 років тому +1

    It's 12:41 am here and I'm watching this video. When you mentioned the dude with the boat I quietly went "LET ME BORROW YOUR BOAT!!!" I'd honestly go kayaking in there like that one guy was. I'm gonna have to buy me a kayak for whenever a flood happens. I can easily get around

  • @BrBCatsOnFireLuL
    @BrBCatsOnFireLuL 5 років тому +12

    City under water? Let's leave the electricity on. Flipping switches standing in 2 feet of water.

  • @splittheatom7599
    @splittheatom7599 7 років тому

    Glad you are safe. Never watched your videos but saw your studio and we have common interest as far as that goes.
    This was an awesome and as you said surreal video. I couldn't imagine living through that. And I thought being stranded in my apartment for a week while we got 7 feet of snow was bad. Nope I'll take that over this lol

  • @MegF142857
    @MegF142857 7 років тому +7

    Your mother was right. Wow... glad you weren't hurt doing that trek to your house.

    • @KarilynM
      @KarilynM 5 років тому

      MegF that and at least in FL they get rather angry with you if you go into flood waters

  • @SuV33358
    @SuV33358 5 років тому +2

    So nice to see neighbors being friendly and helpful....in this situation, there is no color, status level, or animosity.......just good people willing to reach out to other human beings and help 😔

  • @rainyfamilydays6905
    @rainyfamilydays6905 7 років тому +12

    Watching this as I'm going thru hurricane irma I live in Naples it's horrible now

  • @mrpaulkennedy
    @mrpaulkennedy 7 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your heartache man. I'm a long way away from you but I've been following events like the rest of the world. I hope you are able to get thru the next year and resettle your family and focus on them.

  • @ZenithAstrology
    @ZenithAstrology 7 років тому +10

    Thanks for making this man - so enjoyable compared to TWCs constant yelling. Sorry that happened. I forgot what joke you told at the door but it was funny.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 5 років тому +1

    Sorry to see what happened to your home. Glad your studio is good. All the best.

  • @skeletonkitty1158
    @skeletonkitty1158 5 років тому +1

    Just watching this video is eerie and I've never lived anything like this! I'm incredibly thankful for where I live, we rarely get any natural disasters

  • @be-mt5pm
    @be-mt5pm 7 років тому +15

    Is it bad that I feel like a horrible person because I'm just sitting here in Australia and I can't do anything to help even though I really want to help and I just wish that everything will be okay for everybody who was living here and I wish them well

    • @raywuf
      @raywuf 7 років тому

      Elephant Rider155 do you have problems with gay people? He was being gross though

    • @80kika
      @80kika 6 років тому +1

      be47303 no i feel like that too only I’m 11 years old so I can’t go over to Texas. I can’t say where I am but I’m far from texas

  • @meritcooper
    @meritcooper 7 років тому

    Thanks for documenting. I hope it's a quick recovery for you guys. Best wishes from this Texan to you.

  • @idaretofall8888
    @idaretofall8888 7 років тому +4

    How is the power even on when the outlets are flooded. Crazy
    Glad everyone is safe

  • @TheSarahew88
    @TheSarahew88 7 років тому

    so sorry to see your damage, I had a little bit of water myself. On a side note, your studio and equipment is really squared away nicely. Good job!

  • @livinwithlymedaily5974
    @livinwithlymedaily5974 7 років тому +396

    You're standing in water with the power on????!!! Lucky you're alive!

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +16

      His rubber waders helped to protect him.

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +20

      XanderCreates PURE water is not a good conductor, true. BUT any minerals or contaminates WILL make water a very good or excellent conductor. Flood water is very impure and a good conductor of electricity.

    • @hannahchristine5675
      @hannahchristine5675 5 років тому +11

      I don’t think he’d care if he died at that point honestly

    • @xandercreates6766
      @xandercreates6766 5 років тому +2

      NinjaBoy and the Old Man yea I saw that reply before. forgot to correct my comment lol

    • @katiehenry7
      @katiehenry7 5 років тому +6

      @@hannahchristine5675 Seriously!!??? You think people want to die just because their homes are flooded out? Priorities anyone??

  • @SICKFREDO
    @SICKFREDO 7 років тому +104

    you turned the lights on! ....

    • @tericope6950
      @tericope6950 7 років тому +41

      SICKFREDO honestly I was surprised he still had lights, I was afraid when he flipped the one light switch thinking something was going to go wrong thankfully it didn't

    • @tomruth9487
      @tomruth9487 7 років тому +11

      It's weird, when I had 30" of water in my shop, all the electrical was ok. I was able to walk with hip boots and not get shocked. Go figure.

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +1

      @@tomruth9487 The hip boots insulated you. Without them you would have gotten shocked, anything from a tingle to a full blast.

    • @tomruth9487
      @tomruth9487 5 років тому +1

      @@mxslick50, Thanks for the reply. That makes sense.

  • @cherylel-issawi8188
    @cherylel-issawi8188 7 років тому

    So sorry for what your going thru :( sorry that happened to your home, very sad situation. I'm glad your personality is seeing it in an outlook to make it better. Best of luck for things to get better.

  • @barbaralamia-boehmer9093
    @barbaralamia-boehmer9093 7 років тому +6

    Best of luck to you and all of the flood victims

  • @taxlawandyou9777
    @taxlawandyou9777 7 років тому

    Michael, I am sorry this has happened to you and everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey. Thank goodness your studio is dry. Praying from here forward it will stay dry. I watched a video you previously posted and glad this one showed up today. I want you to know that even though Hurricane Irma's live coverage took attention from Harvey, I haven't stopped thinking and praying for you and the people all around and in Houston for safety and peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank you for sharing. I commend you on your hope, love, concern for others, positive and well thought out steps before your actions will move you through this hard and devastating time. I live in central MA and heard your Governor say, 'it would be like a hurricane hitting New York and Boston flooding', opened my eyes to see and mind to know how unprepared my family and I are should this happen. Truth be told, it's time to plan. God Bless You and all.

  • @shixa101
    @shixa101 7 років тому +14

    I hope you don't mind if I share. I actually didn't quite understand the impact of this in a personal way. I'm so sorry for your loss and yes you have your life but this is a tragedy and we that are not close to it need to understand the debth of it. Thank you. You are a very talented young man.

  • @joelboy26
    @joelboy26 7 років тому

    Thank you for documenting this. It made me realize the devastation hurricane Harvey caused. I love your attitude. I wish you and your the best.

  • @keiarrahlonethunder3132
    @keiarrahlonethunder3132 5 років тому +7

    Him: "they were out for 24 hours"
    Me: "I was out for 5 days safeing people :>"
    Him: "sureeeeeeeee"
    Me: "Your dumb don't u need a boat from penny wise?"

  • @MaLLube2287
    @MaLLube2287 7 років тому

    Seeing your video really opened my eyes because the news doesn't show a whole lot. It was heartbreaking seeing your home under water & I even caught myself tearing up. I really feel for everyone who experienced this disaster and will continue to keep you & the others in my prayers 💓

  • @dahr6270
    @dahr6270 7 років тому +20

    I'm so sorry😞 I live in Georgia and we will be hit Monday night as a tropical storm but I know it won't be as bad as Harvey and Irma😞

    • @Gabrielle.g
      @Gabrielle.g 7 років тому +4

      Addison Autrey I’m in ga right now

    • @lizzielewalski9868
      @lizzielewalski9868 7 років тому +3

      Addison Autrey Currently riding out Irma in the direct path of the eye and wall. Stay safe 💕

    • @rubegoldberg2291
      @rubegoldberg2291 7 років тому +3

      Addison Autrey same I live an hour away from Atlanta

    • @ninileakz6577
      @ninileakz6577 7 років тому +1

      Addison Autrey The tropical storm there is Irma...hurricanes downgrade to tropical storms after they pass over land and lose strength.

    • @moonbeam112
      @moonbeam112 7 років тому

      Lithia springs, hope we survive :P

  • @frankiethe5th
    @frankiethe5th 5 років тому

    I can feel the sadness when seeing your home under water. America stays strong in times of crisis

  • @imeowwayyytoomuuch
    @imeowwayyytoomuuch 6 років тому +29

    unbelievable dude ): this was only last year, hurricane harvey sucked

  • @sharonkeller7397
    @sharonkeller7397 7 років тому

    It's so hard to look at your home and not mourn the loss, but it's only 'stuff'!! Thank God you are alive, able to walk through, see the damage, and walk away. I can't imagine what you are feeling. :(

  • @casavasquez8850
    @casavasquez8850 7 років тому +10

    Omg I was doing demo on my friend's home in the neighborhood were ur at! It was crazy!!! So sad!

    • @lisaingle7268
      @lisaingle7268 7 років тому +1

      Thank you for helping us rebuild Kim ❤️❤️My parents live here and it was my childhood house. We appreciate every one of our volunteer muckers more than you know. We're going to get CCB back to the way it was before!

  • @SanjayGupta-nt9vn
    @SanjayGupta-nt9vn 5 років тому

    I prayed for all of you, after having worked for Victims of Katrina and Ike the worst hurricanes i had seen after living in Houston, TX for 16 years. I left to take care of my aged parents. Now only my ex and son lives in houston, tx

  • @debbiehartsville9956
    @debbiehartsville9956 7 років тому +6

    Im so sorry.my thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • @decembermum05
    @decembermum05 7 років тому

    This video made me cry , you're so brave and stoic and maintaining a blessed and grateful outlook I admire that so very much . May god be with you and ur beautiful daughter through this disaster and may rebuilding and returning to life be easy and fast xo

  • @peterincgy
    @peterincgy 7 років тому +13

    Surprised the power is still on

  • @lindseysloan8735
    @lindseysloan8735 5 років тому

    Always happy to see the good ol boys with their lifted trucks and boats to help. Hope all is well with you.

  • @victoriasmith4208
    @victoriasmith4208 7 років тому +73

    that was kinda irresponsible, going in there and turning on lights, but this will pass and you all be back on your feet soon

    • @ninileakz6577
      @ninileakz6577 7 років тому +8

      Victoria Smith He wasn't thinking clearly, he was under stress.

    • @seancharles9703
      @seancharles9703 7 років тому +5

      Victoria Smith Seriously? He had his home completely flooded. It was dark. He needed to see what he was doing so he could move things and save them. Yes it's dangerous, but everything down there is ruined. He's definitely not the only one with his lights on in that area. It cant get much worse for them

    • @victoriasmith4208
      @victoriasmith4208 7 років тому +4

      His life is more valuable and important than any material thing, that's how I see it

    • @seancharles9703
      @seancharles9703 7 років тому +1

      That's understandable. I'm definitely not saying it's not, but I don't fault him for turning on his lights. And like the other guy said, he wasn't thinking clearly. A lot was going on for him

  • @seratonin7004
    @seratonin7004 5 років тому

    Unimaginable! All the best from Australia. 💙 I hope you've recovered by now and that the area has too. Your attitude is great, from the moment you decided you need to feel the truth of the situation, to your firm decision to restore that barrel, and beyond. An amazing and devastating experience for many.

  • @dylanduncan1288
    @dylanduncan1288 7 років тому +8

    Hey man ur washer should be ok because u saw the light was flashing most of the computer chips are at the top of the washer and the bottom tends to have water proofing

    • @mxslick50
      @mxslick50 5 років тому +2

      He'll have to replace the drain pump motor and maybe the main motor too....repairable, but expensive. Probably better to junk it.