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.
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.
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.
How high will Tampa Bay’s tides be when Helene’s storm surge peaks?
Hurricane Helene, expected to make landfall as a major hurricane in Florida’s Big Bend region Thursday, could bring life-threatening storm surge to much of the state’s west coast. Federal forecasters have issued surge predictions in Tampa Bay higher than the region has seen in recent history.
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.
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
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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Tampa begins clean up after record storm surge from Helene leaves neighborhoods under water
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In Tampa’s Palmetto Beach, residents swim to survive dangerous storm surge
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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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