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*Anonymous because I may have been violating employer policy by concealed carrying on the job.I'll preface by saying I've lived in South Florida my whole life (Fort Lauderdale). It's become a horrible place in the past 20 years since I was a kid. Growing up, the crime mostly happened in the south (Miami, Dade County), and to a lesser extent the north (West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County). Broward (FLL) was a red county in the middle and much safer and friendlier and generally unaffected. The unsavory elements have progressively spread into Broward in obvious ways (it's become a blue county, purple at best!), and we all know law enforcement in South Florida is notoriously non-existent, corrupt, and incompetent. Inmates running the asylum, Broward Sheriff's Office is a joke and should be disbanded or at least bring back city PDs (but that's a rant, I just only rely on myself).2018 I started dating a woman from Tennessee who liked to shoot, but my only experience was with BB guns, paintball, skeet shooting once on a cruise ship, and a single duck hunting trip with a friend's family. Never a handgun. We decided to take a 3-hour concealed carry class one night before a date (the requirements are bare-bones in Florida.) That class was the first time I'd ever shot a handgun. That night after the class my date signed us both up for the first available appointment with the Department of Agriculture to apply and get our fingerprints and pictures taken as we waited for our food. I got my permit in the mail in about a month.It's very cheap and very easy to get in Florida, good for seven years.Soon as I got my permit I went to a range and rented a Glock 19 gen5 (9mm), put 400 (This was literally the second time ever firing a handgun, and this time alone with no instruction/supervision, save the range safety officer… so I went through a lot of rounds for learning/familiarity) rounds through it and loved it, so I bought one on the way out.Having a concealed weapons permit in Florida allows one to purchase any firearm on the spot and just walk out with it without enduring the five day waiting period, which is definitely a plus for me because I live at least 45-minutes to an hour from any decent dealer - worth the very low cost in time alone, at least to me.I work an overnight shift that requires me to go to multiple large non-lit areas every night (and I'm in a city, adjacent to downtown, not rural) where I'm surrounded by very valuable vehicles (thousands per lot, all with the keys inside them, smh) that are secured by a mere unarmed (minimum wage) “guard" (I always find them on their phones or watching movies, they rarely notice me walk in, and I'm not even trying to sneak in) at a “security gate". Nobody would notice if I was shot by a .45 (I'm situated directly in between some of the largest airports and seaports in the world to my east and west), let alone being clubbed or stabbed to death… even if they did, what's help going to take?! 5 minutes, maybe, if it was Superman! Not nearly good enough! If it was BSO I'd be dead for a week unless some random technician found me first!Carrying my my Glock IWB gives some comfort (I'd been practicing at least 2x per week around 1000 rounds per week amongst my total of 5 pieces now, so no longer a total noob) on those nightly trips (left it in my glove box while inside my main building and office at the airport).About six months after I started keeping my Glock in my glove box to and from work, I was stopped at a red light leading to the interstate on ramp when a panhandler on the median approached my window (I keep them open on my way in to help dry my hair after showering). I told him I have no cash (I never carry cash), he proceeded to rip his tank top in half and sputtered, “what about if I kick your ass, you'd have something!”, and slammed his backpack on my windshield. I opened up my glove box and couldn't even get my Glock out of it's holster before he dashed away across the other side of the street, getting clipped by another car in the process.More recently someone stole a car from the main facility at the airport, and pulled a firearm on the exit gate attendant to do it. The next night they did it again (probably a different person, but who knows - my office is in the basement and all this happened floors above). I work overnight, in a supposedly secure facility (everybody is supposed to display a county-issued badge, though nobody EVER checks, despite there being a $1,000 fine if you forget yours) so I know EVERYONE who is supposed to be there, though I see more randoms walking around than at a flea market - the security doors and gates are broken more than not. This does not inspire confidence.Thusly, I've been carrying my little Beretta Pico .380 (w Hornady CD, of course) at work. It's not my favorite piece, but it fits nicely in my pocket and nobody can tell.

Never allow your gas tank to fall below half full.Keep your car well maintained and safe.Keep emergency cash and credit/debit cards ready.Know and practice your escape route.Keep emergency supplies (food, water, extra clothes and shoes, medicine, medical kit), car maintenance tools (flares, pop up reflective cones) in your car.Talk to your family about how you will flee (establish a code word like “peanut butter” to let everyone know it is time to flee without having to explain or argue).Keep extra copies of identification papers ready to go (driver’s licence, birth and marriage certificates, insurance papers etc.) in case your home is destroyed.Here are further tips.PoetslifeChurch Tabletop Exercise Template - Category 4 HurricaneHow to Handle a Huge Hurricane7.05 Hurricane: TACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSA hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth’s surface.All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast experience heavy rains and floods each year from hurricanes spawned off Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and micro bursts, create storm surges along the coast, and cause extensive damage from heavy rainfall.Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed, central pressure, and damage potential. Category Three and higher hurricanes are considered major hurricanes, though Categories One and Two are still extremely dangerous and warrant your full attention.Saffir-Simpson Hurricane ScaleThe Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of "tropical depression" and "tropical storm" and thereby become hurricanes; the "categories" it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. The classifications are intended primarily for use in gauging the likelydamage and flooding a hurricane will cause upon landfall. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used only to describe hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean and northern Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line. Other areas label their tropical cyclones as "cyclones" and "typhoons", and use their own classification schemes.The scale was developed in 1969 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and Bob Simpson, at that time the director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC - National Hurricane Center). The initial scalewas developed by Saffir while on commission from the United Nations to study low-cost housing in hurricane-prone areas. While performing the study, Saffir realized there was no simple scale for describing the likely effects of a hurricane. Knowing the utility of the Richter magnitude scale in describing earthquakes, he devised a scale based on wind speed that showed expected damage to structures. Saffir gave the scale to the NHC, and Simpson added in the effects of storm surge and flooding.The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale, as storm surge values are highly dependent on the slope of the continental shelf and the shape of the coastline, in the landfall region.The scale does not take into account rainfall or location, which means a Category 2 hurricane that hits a major city will likely do far more damage than a Category 5 hurricane that hits a rural area.Only 3 Category Five Hurricanes have made landfall in the United States since records began:The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 struck the Florida Keys with a minimum pressure of 892 mb--the lowest pressure ever observed in the United States.Hurricane Camille (1969) struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing a 25-foot storm surge, which inundated Pass Christian.Hurricane Andrew (1992) made landfall over southern Miami-Dade County, Florida causing26.5 billion dollars in losses--the costliest hurricane on record.TACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSSaffir-Simpson Hurricane ScaleScale #(Category)SustainedWinds (MPH)DamageStorm Surge(above normal)174-95Minimal: Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage. 4-5 ft.296-110Moderate: Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. 6-8 ft.3111-130Extensive: Structural damage to small residences and utility buildings. Damage to shrubbery and large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Flooding near coast destroys smaller structures. Larger structures damaged floating debris. 9-12 ft.4131-155Severe: More roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles (10 km). 13-18 ft.5More than 155Extreme: Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of shoreline may be required. 18 ft. & greaterTACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSBefore a HurricaneTo prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures:Make plans to secure your property. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed.Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.Determine how and where to secure your boat.Consider building a safe room.During a HurricaneIf a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:Listen to the radio or TV for information.Secure your home, close storm shutters, and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.Turn off propane tanks. Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.Moor your boat if time permits.Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.You should evacuate under the following conditions:If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure—such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.If you live in a high-rise building—hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an inland waterway.If you feel you are in danger.If you are unable to evacuate, go to your safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors.Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm - winds will pick up again.Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.After a Hurricane:Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.Listen to a battery-operated radio or television. Listen for the latest emergency information.TACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSUse the telephone only for emergency calls.Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.After returning home:The following are guidelines for the period following a flood:Listen for news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.Avoid floodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage.Water may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.Avoid moving water.Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching systems as soon as possible.Damaged sewage systems are serious health hazards.Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.

Here are a few.PoetslifeChurch Tabletop Exercise Template - Category 4 HurricaneHow to Handle a Huge Hurricane7.05 Hurricane: TACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSA hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth’s surface.All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes or tropical storms. Parts of the Southwest United States and the Pacific Coast experience heavy rains and floods each year from hurricanes spawned off Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Winds can exceed 155 miles per hour. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also spawn tornadoes and micro bursts, create storm surges along the coast, and cause extensive damage from heavy rainfall.Hurricanes are classified into five categories based on their wind speed, central pressure, and damage potential. Category Three and higher hurricanes are considered major hurricanes, though Categories One and Two are still extremely dangerous and warrant your full attention.Saffir-Simpson Hurricane ScaleThe Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of "tropical depression" and "tropical storm" and thereby become hurricanes; the "categories" it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. The classifications are intended primarily for use in gauging the likelydamage and flooding a hurricane will cause upon landfall. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is used only to describe hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean and northern Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line. Other areas label their tropical cyclones as "cyclones" and "typhoons", and use their own classification schemes.The scale was developed in 1969 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and Bob Simpson, at that time the director of the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC - National Hurricane Center). The initial scalewas developed by Saffir while on commission from the United Nations to study low-cost housing in hurricane-prone areas. While performing the study, Saffir realized there was no simple scale for describing the likely effects of a hurricane. Knowing the utility of the Richter magnitude scale in describing earthquakes, he devised a scale based on wind speed that showed expected damage to structures. Saffir gave the scale to the NHC, and Simpson added in the effects of storm surge and flooding.The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall. Wind speed is the determining factor in the scale, as storm surge values are highly dependent on the slope of the continental shelf and the shape of the coastline, in the landfall region.The scale does not take into account rainfall or location, which means a Category 2 hurricane that hits a major city will likely do far more damage than a Category 5 hurricane that hits a rural area.Only 3 Category Five Hurricanes have made landfall in the United States since records began:The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 struck the Florida Keys with a minimum pressure of 892 mb--the lowest pressure ever observed in the United States.Hurricane Camille (1969) struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast causing a 25-foot storm surge, which inundated Pass Christian.Hurricane Andrew (1992) made landfall over southern Miami-Dade County, Florida causing26.5 billion dollars in losses--the costliest hurricane on record.TACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSSaffir-Simpson Hurricane ScaleScale #(Category)SustainedWinds (MPH)DamageStorm Surge(above normal)174-95Minimal: Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs. Some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage. 4-5 ft.296-110Moderate: Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. 6-8 ft.3111-130Extensive: Structural damage to small residences and utility buildings. Damage to shrubbery and large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Flooding near coast destroys smaller structures. Larger structures damaged floating debris. 9-12 ft.4131-155Severe: More roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain lower than 10 ft above sea level may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas as far inland as 6 miles (10 km). 13-18 ft.5More than 155Extreme: Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of shoreline may be required. 18 ft. & greaterTACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSBefore a HurricaneTo prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures:Make plans to secure your property. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. This will reduce roof damage.Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well trimmed.Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.Determine how and where to secure your boat.Consider building a safe room.During a HurricaneIf a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:Listen to the radio or TV for information.Secure your home, close storm shutters, and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.Turn off propane tanks. Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.Moor your boat if time permits.Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.You should evacuate under the following conditions:If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure—such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.If you live in a high-rise building—hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an inland waterway.If you feel you are in danger.If you are unable to evacuate, go to your safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors.Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm - winds will pick up again.Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.After a Hurricane:Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.Listen to a battery-operated radio or television. Listen for the latest emergency information.TACDA ACADEMY – CIVIL DEFENSE BASICSUse the telephone only for emergency calls.Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.After returning home:The following are guidelines for the period following a flood:Listen for news reports to learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink.Avoid floodwaters; water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage.Water may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.Avoid moving water.Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the power company.Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching systems as soon as possible.Damaged sewage systems are serious health hazards.Clean and disinfect everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.