AquaFence, Tampa General Hospital and Hurricane Helene
Tampa hospital uses AquaFence to prepare for possible record storm surge with Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital, the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, is preparing to continue normal operations during Hurricane Milton.
Milton storm surge could be too much for Tampa General’s AquaFence
On one side, Dustin Pasteur, vice president of Facilities and Construction, can be seen inspecting a 10-foot high section of the “AquaFence.” On the other, floodwaters from Hillsborough Bay lapped against the barrier. The surge from the storm reached seven feet.
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
Tampa’s main hospital sits on an island - and a temporary floodwall protected it from a major storm surge. As surging water from Hurricane Helene inundated the Tampa Bay area Thursday, Tampa General Hospital stayed dry, thanks to a temporary floodwall that protected the hospital.
Tampa hospital hopes 'aquafence' flood barrier holds
The hospital installed a temporary floodwall that held back storm surge during Hurricane Helene last month, but Milton is expected to bring much more.
Hurricane Milton storm surge is expected to test Fla. hospital’s flood barrier
Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane
Flood Barrier Protecting Florida Hospital May Not Be Enough To Stop Milton
A flood barrier that successfully protected Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane Helene two weeks ago may not be able to withstand Milton.
Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton's Arrival
During Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago, Tampa General deployed an “aquafence” that prevented storm-surge flooding. The same barrier will be resurrected for Milton and can
Tampa General Installs Innovative Device for Milton Flood Protection
Last month, Tampa General Hospital put up an AquaFence to protect their building from dangerous flooding from Hurricane Helene and the hospital hopes the barrier will continue to hold up for the incoming storm surge from Hurricane Milton.
‘Dangerous’ Milton Threatens to Flood Cities, Hurl Cranes Into Buildings, Overwhelm Hospital Barrier
We’re going to get hit, and it’s going to be hard,” said Cathie Perkins, the Pinellas County Director of Emergency Management ...
Tampa Bay's main hospital is built on a low-lying island. Hurricane Milton could push its defenses to the limit.
Hurricane Milton could cause a storm surge of up to 15 feet, stretching low-lying Tampa General Hospital's AquaFence defenses ...
Hospital’s surge barrier about to get its 2nd test
For the second time in two weeks, Tampa General Hospital is getting ready to keep water at bay. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday and will test the hospital's flood barrier.
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As Milton nears, flood-proof fences will face a major test in Tampa
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday and will test the hospital’s flood barrier. It takes dozens of ...
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Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
"We can confirm the AquaFence worked effectively to prevent the storm surge in Tampa Bay from flooding the TGH main campus on Davis Islands," the release states. Video of the barrier blocking a ...