According to Caceres’ daughter, “We’re praying to God that this second hurricane holds our home like it did the first time.” The family’s faith in their unique preparation method was steadfast, despite the storm’s unpredictable strength and path.

As news of Caceres’ house-strapping method spread, it quickly went viral, with many people captivated by his bold approach to hurricane preparedness. Social media users rallied around Caceres, with one commenter writing, “We all rooting for this man.”

Another joked, “This man took HOLDING DOWN THE FORT to a whole new level.” Others were keen to see how his home would fare, with some saying, “If this man’s house survives, he will be a Florida legend.” Another social media user commented, “I want to know how it turned out…”

Hurricane Milton made landfall with brutal force, as predicted. The winds roared, the rain pounded, and homes across the state faced the full fury of the storm. But did the straps hold? Did the Caceres home survive another major hurricane?

As the storm passed and the damage became evident across the state, people online were desperate for an update. One social media user shared, “Did it work? Hopefully, yes.”

Fortunately, the long-awaited update on Caceres and his family eventually arrived. “Update for those asking from Pedro’s daughter Raisa: ‘We’re doing good just went outside our home just now to clean up and see if any damage (has) been done […],'” a social media user posted in part.

Caceres’ unconventional approach to securing his home with straps proved successful once again, as Hurricane Milton left his house virtually unscathed. While many may stick to traditional methods, his bold idea has earned him a place in Florida’s hurricane survival lore.