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.
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. Two homes had caught on fire. Tampa’s mayor, Jane Castor, said she was stunned by how much of the island remained underwater early Friday when she flew over.
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Hospitals save lives. An AquaFence saved a hospital. Tampa General was unaffected by Hurricane Helene scary floodwaters. Barrier kept trauma center dry
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 storm Sept. 26, 2024.
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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.
Flood barriers holds back Hurricane Helene storm surge at Tampa Hospital
Tampa General Hospital used a flood-protection technology provided by AquaFence to protect itself from the storm surge amid Hurricane Helene.
Storm surge from a distant Helene creates major problems around the Tampa Bay area
While Central Florida was spared from destruction in the Big Bend, many residents were surprised by the flooding while the hurricane was hundreds of miles away.
Florida man paddles around Tampa home as Helene storm surge floods living room
This Florida man took channel surfing to a whole new level. Stunning home camera video captured Matt Heller paddling around his flooded Tampa living room in a kayak that he intended to use as an “escape plan” as Hurricane Helene’s historic storm surge “came out of nowhere.
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
Barrier protects Tampa hospital from Helene's storm surge
This AquaFence barrier was set up to protect the Tampa General Hospital in Florida from the storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26.
'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.
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Record-breaking storm surge hits most of Tampa Bay, other parts of Florida
The Tampa Bay area experienced unprecedented storm surges during Hurricane Helene. Some areas across the state hit new record highs for storm surge levels.
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Category 4 Helene made landfall just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida.