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LEOs pull together to help those devastated by Hurricane Ian

LE social media showcases the rescues, emergency assistance and resources happening across Florida in the wake of the deadly hurricane

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Photo/Twitter via Miami PD

By Ashley Silver

LEOs and their departments took to social media to support their communities and share resources. From rescues to helpful post-storm tips for the days to come, law enforcement steps up for those in need through these social posts.

LEOs in peril or LE rescues

An Osceola County deputy was rescued from a flooded street by a police airboat after being stranded due to massive amounts of rain dumped by Hurricane Ian.

Police incident command, technology and equipment

In response to Hurricane Ian, officers from various departments ensured there were boots on the ground, answering calls for service, and putting necessary assets in place to bring residents to safety.

https://www.facebook.com/sheriffleefl/videos/891586308893432/

https://twitter.com/miamibeachpd/status/1576240992297943040?s=46&t=ad13aDgJoklrli4vxA8pIA

https://twitter.com/ppinespd/status/1576947089212219392?s=46&t=jFn01F46oRxvlwsSXwueTA

Safety messaging from law enforcement

Law enforcement agencies across Florida are using social media to share safety information and tips with their communities as the clean-up and recovery from Hurricane Ian begins.

https://twitter.com/SheriffChitwood/status/1575164253191163904 https://twitter.com/sanfordpolice/status/1575532035321520129?s=46&t=XgmW9sLmeb2-KAXN28bAMg https://twitter.com/srqcountygov/status/1576935864323694595?s=46&t=jFn01F46oRxvlwsSXwueTA

Police conducting rescues

Officers and other first responders braved floodwaters, downed powerlines and other challenges left by Hurricane Ian to rescue those in need.

https://twitter.com/WESH/status/1575368748860641280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1575368748860641280%7Ctwgr%5E9e3c59274106507e9f8f049d6bf16ea92f4f515e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.police1.com%2Fmass-casualty%2Farticles%2Ffirst-responders-begin-rescues-after-hurricane-ian-leaves-path-of-destruction-in-southwest-florida-y6Kzi4MGHO0fMAhS%2F

https://twitter.com/cbenavidestv/status/1575587087604101120?s=46&t=XgmW9sLmeb2-KAXN28bAMg

https://twitter.com/sarasotapd/status/1576235904640856064?s=46&t=ad13aDgJoklrli4vxA8pIA

https://twitter.com/SarasotaPD/status/1576695235693801472

Destruction and damage

As residents were hit with billions in destruction and damages in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, police officers did all they could to help the community pick up the pieces.

https://twitter.com/myclearwaterpd/status/1575546823401476104?s=46&t=XgmW9sLmeb2-KAXN28bAMg

https://twitter.com/letradioshowpo1/status/1575521414941409280?s=46&t=XgmW9sLmeb2-KAXN28bAMg https://twitter.com/mrg305/status/1576718582360444929?s=46&t=jFn01F46oRxvlwsSXwueTA https://twitter.com/reopenchris/status/1576937314437455872?s=46&t=jFn01F46oRxvlwsSXwueTA

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