As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, residents braced for disaster. While many evacuated or boarded up their homes, Pedro Caceres from Orlando had a unique plan. Drawing from his experience living in Puerto Rico, Caceres decided to secure his house by strapping it down with heavy-duty cargo bands.

Using $3,000 worth of materials, including straps and concrete anchors buried eight feet deep, he hoped to protect his home from the storm’s fury. His daughter, Raisa, explained their faith in the method, recalling how it worked during Hurricane Charley in 2004.

When news of Caceres’ unconventional technique spread, his bold move quickly went viral. Social media users rallied around him, with many joking about his innovative approach to “holding down the fort.” Some were eager to see if his house would survive, with comments like, “If this works, he’ll be a Florida legend.”

As Milton made landfall with brutal winds and heavy rain, the fate of Caceres’ strapped-down home became a viral question. After the storm passed, his daughter provided an update: “We’re doing good… just went outside to clean up and check for damage.”

Remarkably, Caceres’ method worked. His home remained virtually unscathed, earning him respect and admiration from those who followed his story. While most residents rely on traditional hurricane preparations, Caceres’ bold approach has secured his place in Florida’s hurricane survival lore.