Tampa General Hospital, AquaFence
WATCH: Florida 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.
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 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.
‘Aqua fence’ technology can withstand storm surges up to 15 feet
CNN’s Isabelle Rosales shows how Tampa Bay’s only trauma center is keeping patients and staff safe during hurricane season using an ‘aqua fence.’ The technology requires three days and 60 people to put it up,
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.
'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 ...
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AquaFence vs. Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene bore down on Florida last week, Tampa General Hospital built a protective wall made of of reinforced PVC, laminate and steel to keep out rising flood waters.
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Hurricane specialist explains why deadly Helene had so much power for far-reaching destruction
Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was large and powerful. Its widespread storm surge devastated some coastal areas in Florida, and ...
‘AquaFence’ Protects Hospital From Catastrophic Hurricane Helene Flooding In Florida (Video)
Hurricane Helene battered my home state of Florida on Thursday and into the wee hours of Friday morning. Footage of damage throughout the state has been ...
Florida man paddles around Tampa home as Helene storm surge floods living room
Stunning home camera video captured Matt Heller paddling around his flooded Tampa home in a kayak that he intended to use as ...
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Crews Rushed To Protect Hospital From Hurricane Helene With AquaFence—Seeing It In Action Gives Goosebumps
Tampa General Hospital prepared for Hurricane Helene by installing an 9 foot tall and 1,000 foot long AquaFence.
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Dramatic Photos Reveal Severe Flooding in Florida After Hurricane Helene
Social media users are posting dramatic photos of severe flooding in Florida caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm made ...
VIDEOS: Hurricane Helene produces record storm surge along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Helene produced a record storm surge from around the Tampa metro northward through Florida’s Big Bend. The surge ...
Hurricane Helene damage: See aftermath and 'devastation' after major hurricane slams Florida
Officials feared more fatalities would be discovered on Friday. The storm, which now marks the first known ...