With the imminent arrival of Hurricane Milton in the United States, a resident of Florida wrapped their car in plastic for protection, as shown in a video shared on social media.
The clever protective measure, which reflects people's efforts to preserve their material possessions, can be seen in a video shared on TikTok by the user DifraCuba (@difracuba).
The post generated a lot of discussion, and several users felt that cardboard should have been placed first to provide a greater level of protection.
Others highlighted that person's effort to protect the car, noting that it shows how much they value the sacrifice it took to acquire it.
However, many pointed out that due to the strength of Hurricane Milton and the flooding it will cause, water will enter from underneath the vehicle, rendering this protection useless.
Others have chosen to "secure" their homes with safety straps in an attempt to protect them from the impact of Hurricane Milton, as shown in images shared by Rayko Suarez on Facebook.
The photographs show that they secured the roofs of the houses with yellow tape, which is tied from the roof down to the ground.
Additionally, it can be observed that they covered the windows with wooden panels, a common practice in hurricane-prone areas to prevent debris carried by the wind from entering the home.
The imminent arrival of Hurricane Milton on the shores of Florida has caused chaos on the state's roads, as hundreds of thousands of its residents are fleeing in search of shelter.
To the greater confusion and perplexity of residents, Miami-Dade County has experienced a tornado, according to reports on social media, where images and videos of this atmospheric phenomenon have been shared, surpassing roadways and causing increased concern among those traveling through the area.
Tampa, which is expected to be one of the cities hardest hit by the powerful cyclone, has turned into an empty, abandoned city as its residents carry out a mass evacuation in anticipation of the hurricane's imminent arrival.
Although evacuation has been recommended, some residents have chosen to stay in their homes.
In light of this decision, the Tampa police advised those who choose to stay to write their name and date of birth on their arm as a precautionary identification measure in case of an emergency.
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