By Police1 Staff
MIAMI — As Irma made landfall in Florida Sunday as a Category 4 storm, first responders were working overtime to ensure people in their communities stayed safe.
A photo tweeted by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Sunday shows an officer sleeping on a cot while holding the hand of his sleeping K-9. The PD captioned the photo “#WeAreInThisTogether.”
https://twitter.com/FLPD411/status/906820677663121410
Multiple agencies posted on social media, assuring those who stayed behind or sought safety in shelters that first responders were working tirelessly through the storm.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared a photo on Facebook Sunday of a stuffed trunk of a patrol car, writing that “when you leave for work and you don’t have any idea when you will be back home.”
“You are prepared that your police car is now your bed,” the post read. “You have enough food and clothes to be self sustained for 72 hours. JSO is ready for Hurricane Irma. We are here for you!”
The Gainesville Police Department shared a 360 photo on Facebook on Sunday as well showing a room full of police officers preparing to assist.
“Hundreds of officers have left their families at home to serve and protect you! We are here if you need us and will be out until the sustained winds keep us inside for safety,” the post read.
Stay safe out there.
https://www.facebook.com/GainesvillePolice/posts/10154670628332015