Tampa hospital uses ‘AquaFence’ to keep storm surge out
WATCH: Tampa hospital uses ‘AquaFence’ to keep storm surge out
Heavy storm surge from Helene made the streets of downtown Tampa resemble the open ocean – except at the base of Tampa General Hospital, which employed a special fence to keep the water out.
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
We can confirm the AquaFence worked effectively to prevent the storm surge in Tampa Bay from flooding the TGH main campus on Davis Islands,” Jennifer Crabtree, vice president
AquaFence Held Strong at Tampa General Hospital
See how Tampa General’s AquaFence withstood the wrath of Hurricane Helene safeguarding the hospital from a devastating 15-foot storm surge. Watch as Dustin Pasteur, VP of Facilities, ensures the region’s only Level I Trauma Center remains fully operational in the face of extreme weather.
Tampa General Hospital Stands Strong Against Hurricane Helene With AquaFence
Thanks to a massive barrier around Tampa General Hospital, it was business as usual as Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida.
'AquaFence' Goes Viral as It Protects Tampa General Hospital From Hurricane Helene Flooding
Hurricane Helene hit Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds. So far, 22 fatalities have been reported. And while there has been widespread flooding, including the heavily populated cities of Tampa and St.
Tampa 'Aqua Fence' saves hospital from flooding
As a storm surge in Tampa from Hurricane Helene floods homes and businesses on the Florida coast, one Tampa hospital uses a 'fence' to protect from flooding.
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Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
What protects a building from a storm surge? Apparently, an AquaFence. A day before an "extremely large" Hurricane Helene ...
Hurricane Helene storm surge in Florida: Tampa 'streets turned into rivers,' the kayaks were out
Tampa Bay area of Florida, particularly St. Petersburg, was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 ...
County-by-county: Here's a look at schools reopening across Tampa Bay after Hurricane Helene
While some school districts are slated to reopen this Monday, others are still assessing damage caused by the storm.
Tampa begins clean up after record storm surge from Helene leaves neighborhoods under water
Flooding from the severe storm surge on Bayshore Boulevard Thursday is all gone but it left behind lots of dirt and debris.
Tampa’s Davis Islands deals with unexpected storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The night before, after Hurricane Helene blew through the Tampa Bay area, many rescue calls had been made from the island.
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Tampa Bay residents prepare for Hurricane Helene storm surge
Of note: National Weather Service meteorologists warned Tampa Bay residents that Helene’s storm surge could reach 5 ...
STORM SURGE: Hurricane Helene breaks several storm surge records across Tampa Bay
Storm surge is the deadliest part of any tropical system. It's defined as the abnormal rise of water over and above the predicted tides.
In Tampa’s Palmetto Beach, residents swim to survive dangerous storm surge
Residents recall treading water inside their homes as record storm surge from Hurricane Helene flooded the Hillsborough ...
WATCH: Tampa hospital uses ‘AquaFence’ to keep Hurricane Helene storm surge out
Heavy storm surge from Helene left the streets of downtown Tampa looking more like the open ocean – except at the base of ...
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South Tampa residents begin storm cleanup
Bayshore was turned into a river Thursday night. That storm surge also impacted Davis Islands nearby. Tampa General ...