Tornado survivor: Man says split-second decision saved he and son
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- Опубліковано 21 бер 2022
- A man gives an account of a tornado destroying his house.
A split-second decision may have saved a father and his young son’s lives as a tornado destroyed their house in Arabi, La. Tuesday night.
Jason Dickerson said he was in the den when he first heard the tornado.
“The wind and rain was blowing on the side of the house and it quit…I opened the side door and it quit and just went quiet," he said. "I knew that wasn’t a good sign.”
Thank you to the newscaster for letting this man speak. So often interviewers just want to hear themselves talk at the expense of the story.
Yes thats a fact, lots of them are really shallow
So many times people just need to talk about it to help them heal! So glad she allowed him to!
She is extremely young and has asked foolish questions interviewing people in the past. Most reporters do
This man is an absolute HERO. His son is blessed to have such a brave father.
Wounderful man.Thank God he and his son is alive.
god destroyed his home and livelyhood
@@ethanmc1789
the truth hurts, i know
@@janklaas6885 The truth is you are blaming God for the work of the devil, who is the god of the current system of things. James 1:13; Ecclesiastes 9:11; 2 Corinthians 4:4
@@Dcenteio
no, im not
"Something told me 'NO'"....
Holy Spirit
Amen
Indeed- Amen.
Ah yes the Holy Spirit picking and choosing who gets to live or die. People claim “amen I’m saved!” after a tornado while a loving and good family across the street is blown to pieces and unrecognizable for an example. It was instinct given he knows how tornadoes work.
@@Reddragon-tastic the Holy Spirit is not accountable to you or me, or any human being
@@Reddragon-tastic found the neckbeard.
This was an excellent interview. Considerate, compassionate interviewer who asked intelligent questions. Articulate, well-spoken interviewee who has his priorities in order.
I fully agree
So true. Far to many reporters like to poke around in peoples fears, sadness, and misery to get a more emotional response...She was a welcome change from those types.
@@MidnightBlackandVictoria
She certainly was a good interviewer. And God bless the man and his small son.
@@gracieg5849 Yes. And I hope God watches over the south today, as its bad weather again...
Although he never verbally said the words, during that silent moment, I heard a father screaming “God I Love my son! Please save my son!” I had no idea what true love was until my daughter was born. Sorry for your loss of a home but great job being a Dad!
You're exactly right. 2004, head-on collision, car spun uncontrollably for what seemed like forever before coming to rest feet from a light pole. My words in that moment, just seconds after impact: "God, please, no. My kids." I had 4 babies at the time. (5 now. Oldest 25, youngest 15). God is mighty, loving, and merciful. He spared my life that day.
That voice that man heard, that was God. God knows the pain and sorrow of losing a child; He sacrificed His own that we may live.
True..about birth of your child. Changes your life! Never experienced such love
🥲❤️ so happy to hear when people live
This was a lot. He held it together and Thank God he is okay.
Powerful video. He's very articulate and being from West Tennessee, yes, he's seen a few tornadoes in his life.
This reporter is great. Great composure, very patient, asks intelligent questions.
Praying for all in the NOLA area. 💙🙏💙
She blew the question though. She asked if you'd seen this before in new orleans. I thought she meant Tennessee but she corrected him. She'll get better
Good on that reporter for holding it together because I sure didn't when he talked about his son.
I'm crying listening to this brave man's story. God bless them and all that have been affected by the many storms and flooding the last few days and still happening. Prayers from TN.
Yes! They were blessed. Wow what a close one😥
no your not. stop lying for internet points. every year we have tornados, every year, homes and lives are destroyed, its part of life when you live in the location of tornados, dont like it? MOVE!
Huge houses? i cant believe people like you will show sympathy for another rich white males loss. give me a break, what a bout the minority neighborhoods that the New Orleans tornado ran through? where are YOUR "tears" for them?
@@DanRustle are you a Russian?
punish 🤣
First time such a clear headed articulate witness
He is such a loving father. His son is so lucky. Also what the mother was going through listening to all this on the phone and not being able to do anything
Very good interview. This young lady should go places. So sorry for the loss of his home but to have survived and protected your child is more than one could ask for.
People always say to get in the bathtub and this man knew what exactly to do to save him and his son. Prayers 🙏
Looking through comments to see why that is, im nowhere near tornados but always heard get in bathroom and cover yourself with whatever in the bathtub? Is that not a good idea or what
@@marked4death076 I've never been in a tornado so I'm not sure. But this man knew what he was doing because he saved his and his son's life. Definitely something to look into for for the future. You just never know.
If prayers really worked, he wouldn't needed to have gotten in a tub. Is your god that omnipathetic that he can't stop tornadoes? If God has a plan prayers are BS.
Another Asshole with a Conservative Arts Degree.
@@SolutionsNotPrayers haha damn man does that anger just eat you alive on the daily or what? You even have to let everyone know you an angry atheist with that username? Might as well change the name my man cuz its pretty obvious by your comments alone. Read some scripture if you want to learn why God dosnt control everything, think its on like page 2 haha
Mr. Dickinson,
I am so sorry to see the destruction of your home and possessions. Your cool-headedness and perspective of your ordeal is truly inspiring. Your an awesome man.
Jason Dickerson you brought tears to your fellow Brownsvillians eyes! I was very surprised and so taken back to see YOU standing tall while surrounded by total devistation. So so glad that you and your son are ok. Wow just WOW....
He did what a father should do and that was to protect his child! Bless him, the reporter and him started to weltup And cry I almost lost it too Amazing story.
If he wanted to protect his son, then he shouldn't live in a place where tornados hit. Bad parent.
I live in Houston. This was one of the first reports I saw about the tornado. WWL should be proud to have a reporter like this. The interview wasn't rushed. I really got a sense of what this man went through, and the reporter was compassionate about the situation. I think a lot of hearts were tugged on that night. Great job WWL.
I had just reserved a spot for 7 days at a state park ...to camp out in a tent.. Yesterday was my first night.. but i was concerned about the bad weather all today.. and i already had the tent set up..but for some reason when i saw a tornado watch on my phone at 11am this morning for new Orleans...i decided to leave work early and hurry to break down the tent..by that time i figured it wasn't smart to try and work all day then wait late when the rain is coming down to try and break the tent back down...so when i arrived at the park.. it was only strong winds...and a park worker asked why i was leaving...i said because there's bad weather for tonight...and tornado watch for the area...but she said aww that's normal...it usually isn't that bad..and recommend that i stay despite that.... but i was steady packing and loading up..so when i arrived back in baton rouge and saw on my phone that a tornado touched down...i was so happy that i did what I did.. sometimes you have to go with your instincts..and trust God.. He'll lead you ..i hate tornadoes...and wasn't playing with that
ALWAYS listen to that voice
God was protecting you n your son🙏
Always listen no matter how silly it may seem.
punish 🤣
"the den, what used to be the den". My heart goes out to this family but glad to see they made it safely through the storm.
OMG! Thank God he listened to that still small voice telling him where to take shelter.
Being a father , I know exactly what he is saying.
God bless all there.
GOD SURROUNDED THIS HERO.....BE KIND TO EACHOTHER
😄 god destroyed his house and livelyhood.
You did a great job Dad! Your boy AND you are still alive today because of your wise decisions. I'm glad you guys are alive, and sorry for the loss of your home. Damn, these storms and weird weather cycles are increasing in numbers and destruction. Wishing you the best!
its the wrath of climate change.
Global warming/CC will influence greater frequency and magnitude of many weather related events. Storms, precipitation (rain, snow), droughts, floods, wildfires, ocean warming and acidification, extreme temperatures. Unfortunately, more coming, globally.
@@Chainyanker007
have you heard of the massive floods in Australia.
punish 🤣
Something told him "no" when he considered sheltering in the guest bathroom. That was God; God spared him and his son. Material things can be replaced. I'm happy he and his boy are alive. (Thank you, Jesus!)
This reporter did a great job of being compassionate and empathic and yet still professional. My heart goes out to all who survived this. It's going to be a long road to recovery for the people of this community.
This young reporter has a big future. Great respectful journalist. My heart goes out to all the families 🫶🇦🇺
So sorry that you went through this horrible situation. I live close to Brownsville.
Tennessee is praying for you and all those affected by this horrible tornado.
And all the horrific tornados!
OMG! He actually got lifted off the ground. He definitely had the hand of God on him.
It's really not cool to invoke a God situation in these times..are you saying those that lost their lives were not worthy or " God" turned it's back??? Please..enuff
There's always that "one" who refuses to thank God. Prayers and blessings to all.
@@sillyworm I really don't know why unbelievers feel the need to berate those who do believe. Maybe it's because you want to believe but you're angry with yourself that you don't and then you turn that anger on someone who had more faith than you. To answer your question, though, the Word of God explains that in this world we will have trouble. It's a sin filled world where bad things happen. Everyone has to go through bad crap and everyone will die at some point. God didn't even save His own Son from a tortuous death on the cross so to blame Him when people suffer in this world doesn't make any sense at all. Satan is responsible for the evil and bad that exists so if you need to blame someone, blame him, but just stop being rude to people who believe in the same God that you don't believe in. Believe me, our faith doesn't depend on what you believe and nothing you say will ever change our faith. It's pretty pointless to belittle others for their faith and all it really does is show your poor character to your fellow human beings. Maybe try scrolling past the comments you don't agree with instead of stopping to criticize for no good reason.
god destroyed his house and livelyhood.
@@basicleighdisney5643
shut up, fool
Hi from Wisconsin. Excellent interview! She asked asked the right questions in a very compassionate manner. Thank God for His guidance and protection. He listened to His voice in the middle of all that noise and turmoil! A beautiful testimony! Thank you and God bless. He has something great in store for you and your little boy, my friend.
My prayers and blessings goes out to all those affected ,and died I thank my lord for my little apartment in spite of the moving .I count it all 😊
That's a good man. He just cared about his son and saved him first. ❤❤❤❤
Ironically, we had a similar experience last summer. About 1:30 in the morning 1 of my 2 cats bugged me to go outside. So I got up to let her out. There was a light rain and I heard the siren go off, but didnt think anything of it because that’s how they call the volunteer fire department. All of a sudden it got dead quite. The lights started flickering and the power went out. I went to wake my husband and my other cat started screaming like something I never heard before….my cat knew somehow! Then it hit , trees crashing down and a door to the outside was bowing out and shaking. It didn’t hit me it was a tornado. We ran into the basement and waited for the crashing to be done. 2doors we’re blocked by trees and you couldn’t even walk outside there was so many downed trees. We have an 1 1/2 acre lot and had 25 trees down…like god just mowed down the trees. Some trees were twisted like cork screws. It ended up being a F1 tornado and I couldn’t imagine any higher. We thought our other cat was dead, but she showed up a few hours later…don’t know how she survived that unharmed. You never think it will happen to you.
Instinctual
My daughter got calls it was headed our way next and she also said NO to the hallway bathroom!!! And yes it got eerily quiet! We put tennis on, grabbed her inhaler and huddled in the closet. I’m beyond grateful it stopped but heartbroken for the ones who were hit😞
You "put tennis on"?? I'm confused
@@sandrasharp2934 Well, incase a tornado hit, I would rather have shoes on instead of bare feet, or slippers
Bless that man....bless him lord
What the father did was awesome,so glad they weren’t injured but I gotta say that reporter was sure something soothing to mine eye as well as smart and respectful well done beautiful lady.
OMG! This is bad timing especially now that the economy is volatile.I feel the pain of the residents in New Orleans. We were there before and it’s a nice city. Hope the federal government helps them
to rebuild their houses.
Smart man right there. Hope everyone is ok I'll pray for you all
yeahh the smartest man alive 😄
God bless this man and his son and all those who were in the line of that tornado. The interviewer is top-notch. If I ever have to live through a disaster, I hope she's the one who shows up to let me tell the story.
Power is back on in Harvey Louisiana.
Smart man! The public needs to be educated in what to do in cases like this with no basement or safe place! I am grateful to all the specialists who announce on media just where those tornados are and are going! So glad this man and his 5 year old son are safe!!! WOW!
I’m so glad you and your son are safe
So glad you and your loved ones are safe. God kept you! 🙏❤️
Them being that close to that down power line scares me. Its dangerous
What a brave dad! So sorry for all that are suffering.
From Tennessee as well, sending love to those impacted by this. Him talking about his son got me.
So very grateful that you folks were spared. Houses can always be replaced. Good thinking on your part Dad and thank you God for your mercy.
Now THIS is a FATHER! what a dad! His son is blessed as is dad!!!! So glad they are and where ok!
This dad is a hero 🙏
Prayers for New Orleans from Mayfield Ky god knows we know what y’all going thru 12/10/21 a day we will never forget ❤️
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God Bless u an ur child .Ur angles where there with u both take care sir.Amen
God bless you thank the lord you guys are safe this was very heart touching! I’m so sorry material things can be replaced love ones can’t many prayers. Always listen to your gut and little voice in you head when it dose not feel right. Also Thankyou for explaining not to get in the bathtub and the load barring walls that makes a lot of sense our state never had tornados but we get them now a lot. Your son is so lucky to have a brave father who cared and sprung to action quickly he will be a fine young man when he grows up you can just tell by his father the way he carry’s him self. I almost started crying listening to him.
Wow!! May the God of Peace be with you all...protect you! Provide for you! Soooo sorry for the disaster! Praying for your safety! I'm in tears for you all over there...many, many blessings from South Africa...
Great dad! God bless him and his son.
Glad he knew what to do. He saved himself and his family. And FINALLY a reporter who shows emotion and doesn't act like a robot.
Glad they are safe, but PLEASE, reporter - DO NOT EVER do another interview in the way you did! If for some reason the power came back on, that 240vAC power line is just over the guy's shoulder. EXTREMELY unsafe. Please, please remember - even though the 'power is off' - doesn't mean it is not dangerous. If someone were to hook a generator up incorrectly, it can backfeed the lines, the lines could still hold some power. Never trust a downed powerline - it can be a lethal mistake.
Bless his heart. Thank God they're safe!
Wow direct hit. Glad they are alive.
GOD BLESS HIM. Thank you for letting him speak and not asking dumb(er) questions.
He will save more lives.
A HELL of a man
Step away from the power line please
Nothing short of a miracle 🌹
It was perfect detail for everyone to remember as an essential life lesson.
I literally have tears in my eyes for this Daddy. I'm so thankful you and your baby boy are safe. That's all that matters. To this interviewer, you did an amazing job, you asked great questions and allowed this man to tell an important tale. I wish you nothing but the best and the greatest success.
I lived in brownsville tennessee I know what he's saying. Been thru a few tornados in tennessee when I lived there too. bless you and your family sir.
My prayers go out to all the families effected by the tornadoes.
This guy is giving a fantastic interview regarding storm safety
This guy was very lucky to be alive and his son, praise God for his protection,
This man is a Hero! My Heart goes out to everyone affected such devastation they are lucky to be alive ❤️❤️❤️
God bless this man. His angels talked to him and he listened. I'm in tears. Thank You Jesus.
Praise God this man and son helped him get to a safe room. So grateful they are safe. Prayers to all❤
Hey, I lived in Brownsville for a while after Katrina. So happy you and your family are safe. I went through a Tornado a couple of years ago here in Arkansas and I agree, my only thought was to protect my son.
Great great interview so sad the good man lost his beautiful house took good care of his son good interview reporter
Excellent reporting and description by the reporter and this survivor 👏 👍
what an incredible clip. godspeed sir. just wow!
Ok made me cry. Brave man there. Am praying loss of life is minimal, prayed as soon as I heard it was on the ground. Things can be replaced our value is in each other. By the way a great Reporter. Peace!
So glad you’re ok!!!! 🙏
WOW, this is an amazing report!!! God bless you further.
Great intuition! God bless yall
I'm glad your family is safe. Stay blessed.
Mother Nature's power is truly awesome in stature
I’m so happy you and your son are okay!!!
Wishing this man and his son all the best - the most important thing is their lives and I'm sure he would agree.
This broke me down. Whew chile....
So glad he and his son aren't harmed and made it through the storm safely. He gave good advise.
That’s heartbreaking
Bless you and your family Sir!
Praying for you n ppls in paths of these destroying storms❤️
That reporter deserves a raise!
Thank you Jesus that they survived.
Amazing Testimony Amazing Grace ❤️
What a good dad
Kids got a good dad... Great interview.
That was the good Lord who protected you and your son without a doubt and you heard his voice say, “no” when you were going into the first bathroom and you listened! Praise God for saving y’all!!🙌🏻💃🏻🙌🏻💃🏻🙌🏻💃🏻
Glad y’all are ok.. 🙏🏽
Holy Christ! ….I got upset when I lost my car keys! This poor fellow lost everything he owns! Puts things in perspective to say the least.
Listen to this man. Go over the plan. What you do and where you take shelter can save your life.
God bless you & your son 🙏🏾💕!
Thanks for listening to your gut. God was looking out for you and is. God BLess, take care, so happy for you. Things can always be replaced.
🙏 😢 thank god save this dad and.child your a hero great dad sir salute
My gosh I was crying for this man and his child before he got choked up. When that happened, the dam broke. I'm so grateful God lead him to safety!
🙏 lots of prayers for all the people going through this let god be with u and be safe from danger for many states and county s
Oh my god!! Could you imagine? God bless them folks..