the AquaFence protected Tampa's hospital during Helene
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
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. In a video posted by the hospital,
WATCH: Heavy flooding surrounds Tampa General Hospital
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Heavy storm surge flooding hit downtown Tampa as Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida. Significant flooding affected roads in and out of Davis Islands, including the area surrounding Tampa General Hospital. Video taken by a TGH employee showed the waters near the hospital.
Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during Hurricane Helene: ‘We can’t evacuate’
As Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
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.
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.
Tampa General Hospital incorporates unique solution to prevent flooding
In preparation for Hurricane Helene’s arrival this past Thursday, Tampa General Hospital enacted its emergency response plan, which included the construction of an AquaFence.
Tampa General builds ‘AquaFence’ as area hospitals brace for Helene
Personnel at Tampa General worked Tuesday and Wednesday to install the AquaFence along the hospital’s perimeter as Hurricane Helene barreled toward Florida. It was one of many measures Tampa Bay area hospitals took to ensure they can keep treating patients amid impacts from the storm.
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's Aquafence holds floodwaters back
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