Devastating flood damage in Arcadia, Florida

You sound just like the kind of folk that weatherman, Ryan Hall's 'Ya'll Squad' is actively seeking -right now- to be put in touch with for immediate, direct non-government aid during this tough recovery time.

After the tragic floods in Kentucky, Ryan's Ya'll Squad bought thousands of dollars worth of food and necessities that they loaded on trucks and personally delivered to the flood victims. He's in Kentucky.
I think that they also give out money to those who have lost the means to make an income, to help them bridge the interim gap before Federal funds come?

I watched his storm broadcast of Ian, and 100% all the proceeds from sales on his site during the broadcast are going to support special circumstance needs -like yours.
Ryan specifically stated on the broadcast that they already have a lot of funds to distribute especially to the those that FEMA and State aid groups may not reach quickly or at all.

I'm just a RyanHallYa'll YouTube subscriber and haven't participated in his chat, don't do Twitter or Facebook, so I'm not the person to be a go between for you.
Perhaps someone else who's on Twitter or Facebook can assist if you don't do social media?

Anyway, I'm being totally sincere in saying that Ryan's Ya'll Squad WANTS to hear from you and help you with replacing lost preps and more.
They may even help you with a generator if you ask?

I highly encourage you to reach out to Ryan yourself, and simply tell him your storm story and ask if they can assist with your immediate/near future needs.
Link to his master page that has all his social platform contacts below
Good luck, good Sir!

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Glad you are okay.

I am annoyed that the media is showing the same drone footage and scenes of Ft Myers and ignoring Arcadia. Arcadia needs help ASAP. I think I saw 65 rescues, but probably more. Heartbreaking to see the floating campers, trucks and cars. There are a lot of redneck jokes, but the town is also filled with hard working people.

My mom used to tell me that all of Florida is nothing but a sand bar.

Too many people there now....too much weight on the land...or the sand if you will. Wash outs and sink holes.

Thank you. Are you local too? Very surprised to see our small town on front page here so thank you! I live between Punta gorda and Arcadia on 17 that is washed out so I care so much about both. This has been my hometown for 12 years. Glad to see our community coming together and so many from so far away coming to help. Unfortunately someone tried to take advantage of me and my neighbors yesterday already. Wanted to charge $700 to remove 1 tree! No thanks!

My supervisor is stuck in the flooding in Arcadia. She probably had to be rescued too. Another coworker got flooded in north port on the myakka. Just so much damage so far and wide from Ian

My mom used to tell me that all of Florida is nothing but a sand bar.

Too many people there now....too much weight on the land...or the sand if you will. Wash outs and sink holes.

It will probably flip over like Guam.

My mom used to tell me that all of Florida is nothing but a sand bar.

Too many people there now....too much weight on the land...or the sand if you will. Wash outs and sink holes.

Edited: My Dad always taught me, never live near the coasts, right next to a river, below the river ( low elevation) risk of flooding

And do not live in the forest, or next to a forest. He was always spot on .

My family lived on AMI.

Seems like the majority are criticizing the victims of this hurricane as a bunch of wealthy elitists, ignoring the working poor who make up a large percentage of the population. It's my experience that the poor are more generous with their time and resource than the wealthy, so I am not a fan of discrimination based on socio-economic status. I also live in the third world and don't like the derogatory comments about people based upon the country of their birth, as if they chose to be born into poverty.

You sound like a very kind person. Your community is lucky to have someone like you. Many blessinsg your way.

Arcadia? Never heard of this.

Time stamped to show the gas station under water.


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I've lived in hurricane country for half a century..both NC and Fla. I picked my current home near Deland (between Orl and Daytona) because it's stood through every storm since 1890. Lost power for 2 days..up yesterday morning. Still no internet but have cell service..otherwise...

The house is fine, no flooding, no wind damage outside of some tree limbs and palm fronds. Something to be said about old homes..built much better than the cheap, poorly planned homes of today. Feel blessed and praying for all those who lost so much...

Even just 2 days without power was stressful though we did have a generator.

Do NOT buy any used cars from Florida. Or mobile homes. Or RVs, shit is guaranteed flooded out.

Thank you. Are you local too? Very surprised to see our small town on front page here so thank you! I live between Punta gorda and Arcadia on 17 that is washed out so I care so much about both. This has been my hometown for 12 years. Glad to see our community coming together and so many from so far away coming to help. Unfortunately someone tried to take advantage of me and my neighbors yesterday already. Wanted to charge $700 to remove 1 tree! No thanks!

My supervisor is stuck in the flooding in Arcadia. She probably had to be rescued too. Another coworker got flooded in north port on the myakka. Just so much damage so far and wide from Ian

How did the area around 761 fare? We used to live in the neighborhood behind the convenience store there. Have tried to check in on some former neighbors but no one has gotten back to us yet. :-(

How young are you? When aids first got diagnosed a boy in Arcadia got through a transfusion, so the nice people of Arcadia burned the kids house down. This was in the 1980's.