1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,080 Welcome to our deep dive into the Wthlakoochee River 2 00:00:03,080 --> 00:00:05,880 flooding in Central Florida. 3 00:00:05,880 --> 00:00:07,680 It's been going on for weeks now. 4 00:00:07,680 --> 00:00:09,880 So we use all those articles you sent us, 5 00:00:09,880 --> 00:00:11,760 maps and personal accounts and everything 6 00:00:11,760 --> 00:00:14,040 to really get to the bottom of this. 7 00:00:14,040 --> 00:00:16,520 How this happened, what's it like for people 8 00:00:16,520 --> 00:00:19,600 and what does the future look like for the Wthlakoochee? 9 00:00:19,600 --> 00:00:21,400 It's a good example of those disasters 10 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:23,240 that don't happen overnight. 11 00:00:23,240 --> 00:00:26,520 They build up over time and then boom, devastating. 12 00:00:26,520 --> 00:00:28,320 And this wasn't just Hurricane Milton. 13 00:00:28,320 --> 00:00:31,120 This was like the whole season, like tons of rain. 14 00:00:31,120 --> 00:00:32,800 And then Milton was the last straw. 15 00:00:32,800 --> 00:00:36,400 Exactly, think of it like a sponge that's soaking wet. 16 00:00:36,400 --> 00:00:38,360 After weeks of rain, the ground's full, 17 00:00:38,360 --> 00:00:41,160 the wetlands are full, all that rain from Milton 18 00:00:41,160 --> 00:00:43,960 had nowhere to go but the river and it just overflowed. 19 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:45,840 And didn't you say the Wthlakoochee's kind of weird, 20 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:46,960 it flows north or something? 21 00:00:46,960 --> 00:00:49,880 It does, one of only two in Florida. 22 00:00:49,880 --> 00:00:52,360 So picture this, tons of water, 23 00:00:52,360 --> 00:00:54,680 already high, trying to flow uphill. 24 00:00:54,680 --> 00:00:56,520 Yeah, recipe for disaster. 25 00:00:56,520 --> 00:01:00,200 Wow, and like Swift Mud, the experts there, 26 00:01:00,200 --> 00:01:01,920 they're saying this is some of the worst flooding 27 00:01:01,920 --> 00:01:03,160 they've seen in forever. 28 00:01:03,160 --> 00:01:06,160 Some places haven't seen it this bad since 1960, 29 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:07,000 can you believe that? 30 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:09,280 That was the year with all those hurricanes in Florida, 31 00:01:09,280 --> 00:01:10,360 puts it in perspective. 32 00:01:10,360 --> 00:01:13,640 1960, that was way before I was even born. 33 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:15,520 This must be so hard for the people 34 00:01:15,520 --> 00:01:16,600 who live along the river. 35 00:01:16,600 --> 00:01:20,040 It is, we've got some stories that really bring it home, 36 00:01:20,040 --> 00:01:22,160 like Cindy Pruitt in Ridge Manor, 37 00:01:22,160 --> 00:01:24,880 she was filling sandbags even before Milton hit, 38 00:01:24,880 --> 00:01:26,240 couldn't afford to leave. 39 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:28,280 So it was sandbags and prayers for her. 40 00:01:28,280 --> 00:01:30,240 I can't imagine that feeling, 41 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:32,920 knowing the water's coming and there's not much you can do. 42 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:34,240 Yeah, it's tough. 43 00:01:34,240 --> 00:01:36,160 And then there's Kristy Van Den Bosch, 44 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:38,160 lives near Cypress Lakes Preserve. 45 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:39,960 She said this year's river is higher 46 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:42,680 than anything she's ever seen, they stocked up, 47 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:44,760 but sometimes nature just wins. 48 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:46,080 I was like, a lot of people are trapped in this, 49 00:01:46,080 --> 00:01:47,640 like no good options. 50 00:01:47,640 --> 00:01:49,000 What about the rest of the Wthlakoochee, 51 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:50,320 how are other areas doing? 52 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:51,440 It's bad all over. 53 00:01:51,440 --> 00:01:54,440 Citrus County, closed roads, curfews, boat ramps, 54 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:56,880 the whole nine yards, Hernando County, 55 00:01:56,880 --> 00:02:00,040 highest level since you guessed it, 1960. 56 00:02:00,040 --> 00:02:02,040 They got the sheriff, fire rescue, 57 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:04,600 even the highway patrol out rescuing people. 58 00:02:04,600 --> 00:02:07,480 Wow, can't even imagine needing to be rescued 59 00:02:07,480 --> 00:02:09,720 from your own home because of a flood. 60 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:12,640 Anywhere in particular that's really been hit hard. 61 00:02:12,640 --> 00:02:14,240 Ridge Manor is one. 62 00:02:14,240 --> 00:02:17,360 They've had to make this like emergency road, 63 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:19,480 using part of the Wthlakoochee State Trail 64 00:02:19,480 --> 00:02:20,680 just to get people in and out. 65 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:22,800 And they set up a community resource center 66 00:02:22,800 --> 00:02:25,360 at the park there for supplies and stuff. 67 00:02:25,360 --> 00:02:26,520 At least there's some help. 68 00:02:26,520 --> 00:02:28,080 Still sounds like a nightmare though. 69 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:30,240 It is, but you know, even with all that, 70 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:32,240 there's some really amazing stuff happening, 71 00:02:32,240 --> 00:02:34,080 people helping each other out, 72 00:02:34,080 --> 00:02:37,680 like this restaurant in Brooksville, Little's Vittles, 73 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:40,600 they were cooking free meals for people without power, 74 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:43,240 using a gas stove because the electricity was out. 75 00:02:43,240 --> 00:02:44,480 I love those stories. 76 00:02:44,480 --> 00:02:46,640 People coming together when things are tough, 77 00:02:46,640 --> 00:02:47,800 shows you what we're really made of. 78 00:02:47,800 --> 00:02:50,000 It does, West Lakes and other places that's hurting, 79 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:52,480 people are using kayaks to get to their houses, 80 00:02:52,480 --> 00:02:56,040 and get this, they're dealing with septic system backflow. 81 00:02:56,040 --> 00:02:58,600 So sewage in their homes. 82 00:02:58,600 --> 00:02:59,560 On top of everything else, 83 00:02:59,560 --> 00:03:01,200 you gotta worry about contaminated water. 84 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:02,840 Yeah, it's a mess. 85 00:03:02,840 --> 00:03:05,480 And Swift Mud, they're trying their best 86 00:03:05,480 --> 00:03:07,400 to keep things under control, 87 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:11,560 monitoring the river levels, updating everyone, 88 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:14,320 trying to manage the water. 89 00:03:14,320 --> 00:03:16,240 But can they actually stop the flooding? 90 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:17,320 Like completely? 91 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:18,600 They've got some things in place, 92 00:03:18,600 --> 00:03:21,040 like the Y song structure and the English dam, 93 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:23,200 those help control the water levels, 94 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:25,160 but they can only do so much. 95 00:03:25,160 --> 00:03:27,280 So even to those things, there's gonna be some flooding. 96 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:29,320 Yeah, that's about right. 97 00:03:29,320 --> 00:03:30,840 And to make things worse, 98 00:03:30,840 --> 00:03:32,760 Lake Panasofke's still rising, 99 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:34,680 they're saying another foot in the next few days. 100 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:36,680 So even though the hurricane's gone, 101 00:03:36,680 --> 00:03:38,480 the danger's not over, 102 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:40,720 what does that mean for the people who have to, 103 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:43,440 you know, rebuild their lives when the water goes down? 104 00:03:43,440 --> 00:03:44,920 That's a big question, isn't it? 105 00:03:44,920 --> 00:03:46,520 And something we'll talk more about next time, 106 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:48,720 but for now, what's standing out to you about all this? 107 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:52,040 Honestly, just how big this thing is. 108 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:54,160 Weeks of rain than a hurricane. 109 00:03:54,160 --> 00:03:58,360 And now floods we haven't seen in what, over 60 years? 110 00:03:58,360 --> 00:03:59,680 It's hard to wrap my head around. 111 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:01,320 Yeah, it's a lot. 112 00:04:01,320 --> 00:04:03,880 And as interesting as the science behind all this is, 113 00:04:03,880 --> 00:04:07,600 I think what really gets to me are the stories, 114 00:04:07,600 --> 00:04:11,160 the strength, the fear, the uncertainty, 115 00:04:11,160 --> 00:04:12,560 and the good that comes out of it 116 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:15,160 makes you realize even with all this devastation, 117 00:04:15,160 --> 00:04:17,720 there's still so much good in people. 118 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:19,800 Yeah, you're right, like the human side of it all. 119 00:04:19,800 --> 00:04:21,080 That's what really gets me. 120 00:04:21,080 --> 00:04:22,600 And that's even more important 121 00:04:22,600 --> 00:04:24,800 as we start thinking about what comes next. 122 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:27,520 You know, the rebuilding, the picking up the pieces, 123 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:28,360 all of that. 124 00:04:28,360 --> 00:04:32,320 Because it's not just about like fixing houses, right? 125 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:34,400 It's people's whole lives that have been turned upside down. 126 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:35,280 You got it. 127 00:04:35,280 --> 00:04:37,160 We're talking about homes that need to be fixed, 128 00:04:37,160 --> 00:04:41,360 debris everywhere, that contaminated water we talked about. 129 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:43,440 But it's also the mental and emotional part, 130 00:04:43,440 --> 00:04:47,440 losing your home, your stuff, that feeling of safety. 131 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:48,760 It's a lot to deal with. 132 00:04:48,760 --> 00:04:50,040 And then there's the money part. 133 00:04:50,040 --> 00:04:51,880 Like how are people gonna pay for all this? 134 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:53,440 And that's where it gets really tricky. 135 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:55,920 Flood insurance is super important. 136 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:57,080 But a lot of people don't have it. 137 00:04:57,080 --> 00:04:58,440 And even if you do, 138 00:04:58,440 --> 00:05:00,040 getting the money from the insurance company 139 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:01,640 can be a whole other headache. 140 00:05:01,640 --> 00:05:03,120 Makes you think, doesn't it? 141 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:06,280 Like about being prepared for something like this. 142 00:05:06,280 --> 00:05:08,720 Both with money and just, you know, practically. 143 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:12,160 You said it, but sometimes even if you're ready, 144 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:16,120 a disaster this big is just too much for one person to handle. 145 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:17,840 That's when the government, charities, 146 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:20,200 and community groups become so important. 147 00:05:20,200 --> 00:05:21,760 Speaking of community groups, 148 00:05:21,760 --> 00:05:23,080 you mentioned that resource center 149 00:05:23,080 --> 00:05:24,800 at Ridge Manor Community Park. 150 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:25,800 What about other examples? 151 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:27,640 Are people helping each other out another way? 152 00:05:27,640 --> 00:05:28,960 Oh yeah, for sure. 153 00:05:28,960 --> 00:05:30,080 Remember Little's Vittles? 154 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:31,760 That restaurant cooking free meals? 155 00:05:31,760 --> 00:05:33,760 That's a perfect example of people coming together. 156 00:05:33,760 --> 00:05:34,600 Totally. 157 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:37,560 And like those people kayaking to their houses. 158 00:05:37,560 --> 00:05:39,560 Even when things are this bad, 159 00:05:39,560 --> 00:05:40,880 they find a way to keep going. 160 00:05:40,880 --> 00:05:42,600 That's exactly what resilience is. 161 00:05:42,600 --> 00:05:43,760 It's not just bouncing back. 162 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:45,080 It's about adapting. 163 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:48,520 Finding new ways to do things, helping each other out. 164 00:05:48,520 --> 00:05:50,760 So it's almost like those acts of kindness. 165 00:05:50,760 --> 00:05:51,880 They're not just helping right now. 166 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:54,360 They're building something stronger for later. 167 00:05:54,360 --> 00:05:55,440 You got it. 168 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,240 That's resilience. 169 00:05:57,240 --> 00:05:59,280 Not just getting back on your feet, 170 00:05:59,280 --> 00:06:01,480 but coming back even stronger, 171 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:03,520 ready for whatever comes next. 172 00:06:03,520 --> 00:06:04,520 Which makes me wonder, 173 00:06:04,520 --> 00:06:07,920 what does being ready actually look like? 174 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:10,280 Like what are some long-term solutions 175 00:06:10,280 --> 00:06:12,560 to prevent flooding like this in the future? 176 00:06:12,560 --> 00:06:14,360 Well, the obvious one is infrastructure. 177 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:15,520 Better levees. 178 00:06:15,520 --> 00:06:17,280 Upgrading the drainage systems. 179 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:19,840 Maybe even looking at some new high-tech ways 180 00:06:19,840 --> 00:06:21,320 to manage the water. 181 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:23,600 And what about those structures we talked about? 182 00:06:23,600 --> 00:06:26,120 The Y-Song structure and the English dam. 183 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:27,080 Could they be better? 184 00:06:27,080 --> 00:06:29,520 Or are they just not made to handle this kind of thing? 185 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:31,800 Well, there's always room for improvement. 186 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:33,160 We learn and adapt. 187 00:06:33,160 --> 00:06:34,200 But like we've seen, 188 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,520 even the best systems can be overwhelmed. 189 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:39,440 So it's not just about engineering, right? 190 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:41,200 People have to be part of the solution too. 191 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:42,040 Absolutely. 192 00:06:42,040 --> 00:06:44,480 We need to teach people about flood risks, 193 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:46,440 encourage them to be prepared, 194 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:48,880 and promote responsible land use, 195 00:06:48,880 --> 00:06:50,240 you know, things like that. 196 00:06:50,240 --> 00:06:54,320 So it's a team effort, engineering, education, policy, 197 00:06:54,320 --> 00:06:55,920 and people working together. 198 00:06:55,920 --> 00:06:56,760 Exactly. 199 00:06:56,760 --> 00:06:59,840 It's about moving away from just reacting to disasters 200 00:06:59,840 --> 00:07:01,000 and starting to think ahead. 201 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:03,880 Thinking ahead and realizing that the world's changing. 202 00:07:03,880 --> 00:07:06,280 And things like this might happen more often. 203 00:07:06,280 --> 00:07:09,240 Which brings us to something we can't ignore. 204 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:10,440 Climate change. 205 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:11,440 You said it. 206 00:07:11,440 --> 00:07:12,720 It's tough to talk about flooding 207 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:14,600 without talking about climate change. 208 00:07:14,600 --> 00:07:17,360 Sea levels are rising, rain's getting heavier, 209 00:07:17,360 --> 00:07:19,080 weather patterns are changing, 210 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:21,680 and all that leads to more floods. 211 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:24,280 So it's not just about adapting to what's happening now. 212 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:26,320 It's about getting ready for a future 213 00:07:26,320 --> 00:07:28,240 where these things might get even worse. 214 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:29,080 Exactly. 215 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:30,920 And that means changing how we think. 216 00:07:30,920 --> 00:07:33,360 We can't see ourselves as separate from nature. 217 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:34,720 We're all connected. 218 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:38,640 Like realizing that what we do matters, 219 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:40,160 that it affects the future, 220 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:42,440 and that we have to take care of this planet 221 00:07:42,440 --> 00:07:43,480 and take care of each other. 222 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:44,600 Powerful stuff. 223 00:07:44,600 --> 00:07:46,280 And it goes right back to what we've been talking about 224 00:07:46,280 --> 00:07:47,040 this whole time. 225 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:48,440 Those people dealing with the floods, 226 00:07:48,440 --> 00:07:49,960 the communities coming together, 227 00:07:49,960 --> 00:07:52,080 the experts trying to find solutions. 228 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:53,920 It all shows how connected we are, 229 00:07:53,920 --> 00:07:55,760 how resilient we can be, 230 00:07:55,760 --> 00:07:57,640 and how much we want a better future. 231 00:07:57,640 --> 00:07:59,080 It's inspiring, for sure. 232 00:07:59,920 --> 00:08:01,800 But as we wrap up this part of the conversation, 233 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:03,760 a big question pops up. 234 00:08:03,760 --> 00:08:05,760 How do we turn all this awareness, 235 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:08,400 all this inspiration, into something real? 236 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:10,120 Like how do we bridge the gap 237 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,840 between seeing the problem 238 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:14,360 and actually doing something about it? 239 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:15,680 Yeah, that's the big question, right? 240 00:08:15,680 --> 00:08:17,200 Like we can talk about it all day, 241 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:19,920 but how do we actually make a difference? 242 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:21,720 Go from talking to doing something. 243 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:23,040 I know, it's tough, right? 244 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:25,360 When it's something as huge as flooding 245 00:08:25,360 --> 00:08:27,400 and climate change, it feels like, 246 00:08:27,400 --> 00:08:29,120 where do you even begin? 247 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:32,280 Because I remember even little things can add up. 248 00:08:32,280 --> 00:08:33,560 Like a ripple effect. 249 00:08:33,560 --> 00:08:35,640 So don't get discouraged by how big it is. 250 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:36,760 Every little bit counts. 251 00:08:36,760 --> 00:08:37,600 Exactly. 252 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:38,760 It's like those people helping out. 253 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:41,280 One restaurant cooking meals might not fix everything, 254 00:08:41,280 --> 00:08:42,960 but it makes a difference for those people. 255 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:43,800 Okay, I get that. 256 00:08:43,800 --> 00:08:45,000 So where do we even start? 257 00:08:45,000 --> 00:08:48,080 Like what can people do today to make things better? 258 00:08:48,080 --> 00:08:50,680 Let's start with something basic but important. 259 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:52,400 Flood insurance. 260 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:55,960 Even if you think you're not at risk, it's worth it. 261 00:08:55,960 --> 00:08:58,040 It can be a lifesaver if something happens. 262 00:08:58,040 --> 00:08:59,200 That's a good one. 263 00:08:59,200 --> 00:09:00,360 Like you hope you never need it, 264 00:09:00,360 --> 00:09:03,840 but if you do, man, are you glad you have it. 265 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:05,240 What about our homes? 266 00:09:05,240 --> 00:09:08,920 Can we do anything to make them like less vulnerable 267 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:09,880 to flooding? 268 00:09:09,880 --> 00:09:10,800 For sure. 269 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:12,400 Lots of stuff you can do. 270 00:09:12,400 --> 00:09:15,400 Like putting outlets and appliances higher up, 271 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:17,520 using flood proof materials, 272 00:09:17,520 --> 00:09:19,480 having a plan for your valuables. 273 00:09:19,480 --> 00:09:21,960 So being prepared ahead of time, 274 00:09:21,960 --> 00:09:24,640 not just waiting till it happens, I like it. 275 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:26,600 What about stuff we can do as a community 276 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:29,760 to build that resilience we were talking about? 277 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:32,360 Supporting those groups that help out after disasters, 278 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:33,280 that's huge. 279 00:09:33,280 --> 00:09:35,520 Volunteering, donating, whatever you can do. 280 00:09:35,520 --> 00:09:37,920 And then there's like speaking up for change, right? 281 00:09:37,920 --> 00:09:39,000 To the people in charge. 282 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:39,840 Yeah. 283 00:09:39,840 --> 00:09:41,520 Getting involved with local leaders, 284 00:09:41,520 --> 00:09:42,720 talking about what matters, 285 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:44,760 pushing for policies that deal with flooding, 286 00:09:44,760 --> 00:09:47,480 development and climate change, all of it. 287 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:49,640 So making our voices heard. 288 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:52,280 Letting those elected folks know that we care about this stuff 289 00:09:52,280 --> 00:09:53,600 and we want them to do something. 290 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:54,440 Yep. 291 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:56,600 It's not just about reacting when bad stuff happens, 292 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:58,600 it's about getting to the root of the problem. 293 00:09:58,600 --> 00:10:00,920 And that brings us back to climate change. 294 00:10:00,920 --> 00:10:02,360 It always comes back to that, doesn't it? 295 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:03,200 Yeah. 296 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:04,200 We can't talk about flooding 297 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:05,840 without talking about climate change. 298 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:06,760 True that. 299 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:07,840 We're seeing it everywhere. 300 00:10:07,840 --> 00:10:11,320 More rain, higher sea levels, weather going crazy. 301 00:10:11,320 --> 00:10:13,040 All that leads to more floods. 302 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:16,200 So it's not just about dealing with what's happening now. 303 00:10:16,200 --> 00:10:18,800 It's about getting ready for a future 304 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:21,400 where this could get even worse. 305 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:23,800 And that means changing how we think about it. 306 00:10:23,800 --> 00:10:25,880 We gotta stop thinking we're separate from nature. 307 00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:27,400 We're all part of this, you know. 308 00:10:27,400 --> 00:10:30,800 Realizing that what we do has consequences. 309 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:33,040 We gotta take care of this planet 310 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:33,880 and each other. 311 00:10:33,880 --> 00:10:35,360 That's a really important point. 312 00:10:35,360 --> 00:10:38,160 And it really connects to what we've been learning about today. 313 00:10:38,160 --> 00:10:39,880 The folks hit by the floods, 314 00:10:39,880 --> 00:10:41,320 communities coming together, 315 00:10:41,320 --> 00:10:43,040 experts trying to figure things out. 316 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:44,800 It shows how connected we are, 317 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:46,440 how tough we can be, 318 00:10:46,440 --> 00:10:47,960 and that we want a better future. 319 00:10:47,960 --> 00:10:49,560 It's really amazing to see. 320 00:10:49,560 --> 00:10:51,600 So as we wrap up our deep dive into the, 321 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:53,040 with Likuchi flooding, 322 00:10:53,040 --> 00:10:54,520 we leave you with this question. 323 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:57,240 What are you gonna do to build a better future? 324 00:10:57,240 --> 00:11:00,520 How will you go from just knowing about the problem 325 00:11:00,520 --> 00:11:03,160 to actually doing something about it? 326 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:05,560 In your own life, in your community? 327 00:11:05,560 --> 00:11:08,600 The answers are gonna be different for everyone. 328 00:11:08,600 --> 00:11:10,480 But you gotta start somewhere. 329 00:11:10,480 --> 00:11:13,000 Keep learning, keep asking questions, 330 00:11:13,000 --> 00:11:14,000 and keep diving deep. 331 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:34,000 See you next time.