Milton storm surge could be too much for Tampa General’s AquaFence
On one side, Dustin Pasteur, vice president of Facilities and Construction, can be seen inspecting a 10-foot high section of the AquaFence. On the other, floodwaters from Hillsborough Bay lapped against the barrier. The surge from the storm reached seven feet.
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.
Tampa General Hospital ( TGH) has successfully weathered Hurricane Milton, with an assist from its AquaFence. It’s the second ...
While the Florida community saw 4-foot storm surges with Hurricane Milton, the mobile 'AquaFence' protected Tampa General.
Hurricane Milton could cause a storm surge of up to 15 feet, stretching low-lying Tampa General Hospital's AquaFence defenses ...
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Tampa General Installs Innovative Device for Milton Flood ProtectionLast month, Tampa General Hospital put up an AquaFence to protect their building from dangerous flooding from Hurricane ...
Tampa General Hospital put up an AquaFence less than two weeks ago in an effort to keep water out and patients and staff safe ...
As surging water from Hurricane Helene inundated the Tampa Bay area Thursday, Tampa General Hospital stayed dry, thanks to a ...
secured with metal anchors and completely surrounds the grounds of Tampa General Hospital. The AquaFence, as it’s known, looks similar to the barricades that stand at construction sites.
The hospital installed a temporary floodwall that held back storm surge during Hurricane Helene last month, but Milton is expected to bring much more.
Last month’s Hurricane Helene will be widely remembered for the rainfall in the Appalachians and the surge along Florida’s west shore. Milton will stand out for other reasons.
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