Tornado survivor: Man says split-second decision saved he and son
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Published 2022-03-22
A split-second decision may have saved a father and his young son’s lives as a tornado destroyed their house in Arabi, La. Tuesday night.
Jason Dickerson said he was in the den when he first heard the tornado.
“The wind and rain was blowing on the side of the house and it quit…I opened the side door and it quit and just went quiet," he said. "I knew that wasn’t a good sign.”
All Comments (21)
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"Something told me 'NO'".... Holy Spirit
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This man is an absolute HERO. His son is blessed to have such a brave father.
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Thank you to the newscaster for letting this man speak. So often interviewers just want to hear themselves talk at the expense of the story.
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This was an excellent interview. Considerate, compassionate interviewer who asked intelligent questions. Articulate, well-spoken interviewee who has his priorities in order.
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This was a lot. He held it together and Thank God he is okay.
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First time such a clear headed articulate witness
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Powerful video. He's very articulate and being from West Tennessee, yes, he's seen a few tornadoes in his life. This reporter is great. Great composure, very patient, asks intelligent questions. Praying for all in the NOLA area. 💙🙏💙
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Although he never verbally said the words, during that silent moment, I heard a father screaming “God I Love my son! Please save my son!” I had no idea what true love was until my daughter was born. Sorry for your loss of a home but great job being a Dad!
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I'm crying listening to this brave man's story. God bless them and all that have been affected by the many storms and flooding the last few days and still happening. Prayers from TN.
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Very good interview. This young lady should go places. So sorry for the loss of his home but to have survived and protected your child is more than one could ask for.
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He is such a loving father. His son is so lucky. Also what the mother was going through listening to all this on the phone and not being able to do anything
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Good on that reporter for holding it together because I sure didn't when he talked about his son.
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Mr. Dickinson, I am so sorry to see the destruction of your home and possessions. Your cool-headedness and perspective of your ordeal is truly inspiring. Your an awesome man.
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He did what a father should do and that was to protect his child! Bless him, the reporter and him started to weltup And cry I almost lost it too Amazing story.
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Jason Dickerson you brought tears to your fellow Brownsvillians eyes! I was very surprised and so taken back to see YOU standing tall while surrounded by total devistation. So so glad that you and your son are ok. Wow just WOW....
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OMG! Thank God he listened to that still small voice telling him where to take shelter.
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People always say to get in the bathtub and this man knew what exactly to do to save him and his son. Prayers 🙏
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I live in Houston. This was one of the first reports I saw about the tornado. WWL should be proud to have a reporter like this. The interview wasn't rushed. I really got a sense of what this man went through, and the reporter was compassionate about the situation. I think a lot of hearts were tugged on that night. Great job WWL.
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"the den, what used to be the den". My heart goes out to this family but glad to see they made it safely through the storm.
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GOD SURROUNDED THIS HERO.....BE KIND TO EACHOTHER
