Jonathan Petramala

Thought NYC had a good shot at its biggest snow storm since 2022…nope, big forecast bust. Sleet mixed in and basically kept the “snow drought” in place. Worse places to waste time in an inch or two of snow though.

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2 days ago | [YT] | 259

Jonathan Petramala

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone has a healthy and joyful day as Guacamole just had experiencing the beach for the first time :)

3 days ago | [YT] | 363

Jonathan Petramala

For those of you in Washington who are paying higher taxes for a CO2 tax to “reduce risk of flooding bc of climate change” this chart from Washingtonpolicy.org showing a comparison of where the money is really going will probably make you 🤦‍♂️

1 week ago | [YT] | 119

Jonathan Petramala

A bridal shop in Mount Vernon, Washington, covering dresses in tarps and boarding up. This is in case the Skagit River overwhelms the cities flood walls tonight.
One of many historic floods underway in Western Washington from Atmospheric Rivers:
https://youtu.be/ltHJ2thEbfQ

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 164

Jonathan Petramala

Historic flooding underway in Western Washington. I am in my waders, talking and even helping people evacuate as the flood waters rise. Working on my first story now…

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 219

Jonathan Petramala

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Hope you’re able to spend time with those you love. Thank you for making me a small part of your life online. Much more to come begin on Black Friday!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 304

Jonathan Petramala

We literally drove the tires off our rental car.

After more than a week on the ground in Jamaica covering Hurricane Melissa, it’s time for me to head home.

This has been one of the most powerful experiences of my career, not just witnessing destruction, but witnessing people’s strength. Millions of you have watched, shared, and supported this coverage, and I can’t thank you enough for trusting me to tell these stories truthfully.

What matters most in moments like this isn’t spectacle, it is truth. It’s showing reality as it is, and giving people a voice when the world’s attention starts to fade.

We’ve been in contact with several major humanitarian organizations, including Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) who you see in the pictures giving aid in Lacovia and Black River. We are trying to help accelerate aid coordination for the hardest-hit communities, and your continued sharing helps keep pressure and awareness alive.

I’m heading home to be with family, one of whom has a surgery scheduled early Monday morning.

Remember what these stories are really about: family, resilience, and finding strength together. Please continue to share and amplify local journalists and community pages who are sharing the truth on the ground.

Thank you for being part of this and for proving that honest storytelling still matters.

— Jonathan

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1 month ago | [YT] | 1,298

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If you have a moment, the damage and stories in this video will stay with me the rest of my life.

Hurricane Melissa’s Ground Zero: Life in Ruins
https://youtu.be/WjI0RD2s0To

1 month ago | [YT] | 429

Jonathan Petramala

We made it to Black River and New Hope. The damage is some of the worst I have ever witnessed. Similar to Hurricane Dorian and Michael. I have so many stories to share, please tune in tomorrow morning. This will take time. Thank you for continuing to share so people can see the reality on the ground!

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We made it as far west as Bamboo along with hundreds of others desperate to find family and friends in and around Black River. There are so many trees and powerless and not enough resources yet to clear it away. I am working on sharing some incredible stories and help to show the reality after Hurricane Melissa.

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