Mass Casualty Drill At Tampa Convention Center And Port Of Tampa Today
If you are commuting to or through downtown Tampa, especially near the Tampa Convention Center or the Port of Tampa, expect delays because of a Mass Casualty Drill. Roads to…
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 29: The Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigates a fatal shooting in the Ybor City neighborhood on October 29, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. According to reports, two people from two different groups opened fire as hundreds of people were on the street early Sunday morning in an area filled with bars and clubs.
. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images)If you are commuting to or through downtown Tampa, especially near the Tampa Convention Center or the Port of Tampa, expect delays because of a Mass Casualty Drill.
Roads to Harbour Island are shut down, and we are receiving reports that traffic is already really BAD.
It is a drill. It's just a drill. But the drill is going to create delays and detours for folks. It is a massive emergency response simulation, which is being put on by the City of Tampa Police Department.
It's a training session for first responders to prepare for an actual emergency. There will be dozens of local agencies participating in this, including the Tampa Police Department and the Tampa Fire Rescue. What if there was an actual big emergency took place? What would happen? This simulation is practice for that.
According to Mayor Jane Castor, "This exercise is crucial for our city. It prepares us to respond effectively to any worst-case scenario and ensures the safety of our community.” She made this statement in a press release from City of Tampa.
If you are driving in that area and you hear loud noises or explosion sounds, that is wat it is related to. There will be volunteers with fake wounds. Don't be alarmed. This simulation continues at the Port of Tampa this afternoon.
Road Closures Around Tampa Convention Center Because Of Drill
As we mentioned Harbour Island access is tough right now. Specifically, here are the roads that are closed around the Tampa Convention Center:
Franklin Street is closed southbound from Channelside Drive to Harbour Island Boulevard Bridge.
Franklin Street is closed northbound from Channelside Drive to Harbour Island Boulevard Bridge beginning at 8:00 A.M.
These roads will be open once again at 12:00 P.M.
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Roxanne’s Day Running The TPD Obstacle Course
I had such an amazing time meeting members of the Tampa Police Department and Chief Lee Bercaw.
Friday was an exciting day! TPD invited all of us from Q105 and Beasley Media Group out to participate in an obstacle course. This is the same course that prospective police officers and current police officers have to run. Not only did I do it, but Fester from the MJ Morning Show did it, as well, and did an amazing job.
Thank you for having us out there to be a part of this! We certainly appreciate what police officers do!
Roxanne getting ready to run the obstacle course
Taking my straps off and getting started.
BBGILet's go!
Roxanne running through the course
BBGIThis obstacle course was TOUGH and you have to beat the time of 5 minutes and 4 seconds to qualify for the force.
Roxanne going for a 220 meter run
You had to do this twice in the obstacle course
This was the final stretch of the course.
BBGIAfter getting out the car, grabbing the radio, running 220 meters, jumping over a big box and running through obstacles, carrying a 150lb dummy, running back through the obstacles and another 220 meters. THEN you grab your things back in the trunk of the car, get in the drivers seat, buckle up, and two hands on the wheel.
What an honor to meet the new Chief of Police
Photo courtesy of RWHe had a busy day!
