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.
How a Tampa hospital withstood two massive hurricanes
While the Florida community saw 4-foot storm surges with Hurricane Milton, the mobile 'AquaFence' protected Tampa General.
'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 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 to their limit.
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.
Tampa General Hospital sets up 'aquafence,' preparedness plan ahead of Hurricane Milton
TAMPA, Fla. — As the Tampa Bay area braces for Hurricane Milton's landfall, officials with Tampa General Hospital announced they have opened their incident command center and implemented their preparedness plan.
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 Bay hospitals offer support after Hurricane Milton
Numerous Tampa Bay facilities are working with emergency responders to treat injuries and other health emergencies in the wake of the storm.
DRONE FOOTAGE: AquaFence Around Tampa General Hospital in Preparation of Milton
The Weather Channel's drone Footage of Tampa, Florida shows the AquaFence flood barriers around Tampa General Hospital. Credit: Charles Peek // The Weather Channel // Date: 10/8/2024
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.
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.
Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
Hospitals save lives. An AquaFence saved a hospital. Tampa General was unaffected by Hurricane Helene scary floodwaters.
Why Milton's 'Reverse Surge' Sucked Water Away From Flood-Fearing Tampa
In the hours before Hurricane Milton hit, forecasters worried it could send as much as 15 feet of water rushing onto the ...