A Florida man took a unique approach to protect his home from Hurricane Milton, strapping it down with cargo bands. His bold move went viral, leaving many eager to find out if his house would survive the storm.

When Hurricane Milton barreled toward Florida, bringing with it torrents of rain, tornadoes, and powerful winds, residents across the state prepared for the worst. The National Hurricane Center warned that Milton’s path could change, potentially putting millions of people at risk.

Florida’s Gulf Coast, which had not faced a major storm in over a century, braced for impact. Officials urged residents in high-risk areas to evacuate.

Emergency management director Cathie Perkins warned, “This is it, folks. Those of you who were punched during Hurricane Helene, this is going to be a knockout. You need to get out, and you need to get out now.”

With storm surges predicted to reach up to 13 feet and tropical-storm-force winds already lashing the coast, the outlook was grim. As many Floridians heeded evacuation orders, others took more unconventional steps to protect their homes.

One man, Pedro Caceres from Orlando, had a different plan. Caceres decided to secure his house in a way most had never seen before—by literally strapping it down to the ground. The idea came from his time living in Puerto Rico, where he had faced severe storms in the past.

With Hurricane Milton looming, Caceres showed the world the unusual steps he was taking to safeguard his property. Using heavy-duty cargo straps, he anchored his house from the front yard, over the roof, and into the backyard, securing the straps into concrete that had been poured eight feet deep into the ground.

Caceres shared that the setup cost him around $3,000, including $2,000 for the specialized straps and another $1,000 for the cement. In 2004, when Hurricane Charley threatened Florida, he used the same technique.