A roommate preparing for an approaching hurricane has left internet viewers in stitches with what many are calling a misguided attempt to brace for the storm.
Kaitlyn (@kaitlynnnn93), a Florida native, shared a video on TikTok showcasing her housemate’s eager yet misguided hurricane preparations. Anticipating the arrival of Hurricane Milton, her roommate decided to stock up the freezer—packing it completely full. Kaitlyn’s TikTok quickly went viral, racking up over 181,000 likes and more than 2.2 million views.
“My roommate who has never been through a hurricane went shopping and stocked the freezer of all things,” Kaitlyn wrote in text overlaying the clip. “Hate to break it to you babe, but we losing power,” she added in the caption.
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The video shows Kaitlyn’s unimpressed expression before revealing the freezer, packed tightly with frozen pizzas, fries, pies, and more. Clearly amused, she showcases her roommate’s overzealous stockpile. Newsweek reached out to @kaitlynnnn93 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
“3 Tony’s pizzas?? That’s insanity!!!” commented one viewer, Sapphire. “Getting blizzard and hurricane mixed up,” another user joked.
One TikTok viewer shared a similar story, saying, “This is like when my roommate went shopping for supplies because there was a chance of a tornado. Bro, we can’t eat anything if there’s a tornado. Our food’s going to be blown away.”
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Kaitlyn’s TikTok sheds light on an important reality for hurricane preparation: power outages are almost a given.
With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall in Florida, stocking up on perishable frozen goods might not be the best move. Instead, experts advise preparing with essentials such as non-perishable foods, bottled water, and a first-aid kit—keeping safety and practicality in mind.
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The National Weather Service says that effective hurricane preparation involves various critical steps:
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