#FLPD [1] #WeAreInThisTogether [2] #HurricaneIrma [3] pic.twitter.com/HFUfS41DU7 [4]

— Fort Lauderdale PD (@FLPD411) September 10, 2017 [5]

Hurricane Irma ripped through Florida on Sept. 10 [6], and while thousands of residents have evacuated, there are heroes across the state who are bracing for the storm in order to ensure the safety [7] of those who weren't able to leave. While some of those heroes have two legs and some have four, they're getting through Hurricane Irma together, hand in hand — actually, hand in paw.

Over the weekend, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department [8] shared a photo on Twitter of a police officer taking a nap on a cot alongside his K9 partner. Officer Kenneth Somma and his furry companion, Eddie, have been protecting those from the wrath of Hurricane Irma in Florida [9], and this precious photo further shows how brave and strong they are together. We are so thankful for the amazing first responders in Florida — including those with four legs.