WATCH: Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during …
WEBA barrier known as an AquaFence is going viral after videos on social media show it protecting Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane Helene’s storm surge.
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
WEB5 days ago · 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 ...
WATCH: Tampa hospital uses ‘AquaFence’ to keep storm surge out
WEBHeavy 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 ...
WEB5 days ago · The hospital’s water-impermeable AquaFence is engineered to withstand storm surge up to 15 feet above sea level, a Tampa General Hospital said in a news release. Crews used metal anchors to bolt fence panels to the asphalt this week near the hospital parking deck and elsewhere to reinforce the barrier.
Tampa General builds ‘AquaFence’ as area hospitals brace for Helene
WEBSep 25, 2024 · 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. Although Helene is not expected to make landfall in the ...
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WEB6 days ago · Because of these efforts, patients at Tampa General are safe, and we are preparing to care for Floridians in the hardest-hit communities.” At this time, current conditions at Tampa General are: The AquaFence worked effectively to prevent the storm surge from flooding the TGH main campus on Davis Islands.
How engineering saved Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane …
WEB4 days ago · Tech Culture Science environment engineering How engineering saved Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane Helene's storm surge Have no fear, AquaFence is here By Jimmy Pezzone Today 9:32 AM
Tampa General Hospital protected by ‘AquaFence’ during ... - MSN
WEBAs Hurricane Helene approaches, crews work fast to build a wall against the storm at Tampa General Hospital, which is right on the Hillsborough Bay.
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WEB4 days ago · Members of the Tampa General Hospital facilities team install AquaFence panels around the lower areas of the hospital campus on Sept. 24, 2024 in preparation for potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which is forecast to become Hurricane Helene. The AuqaFence panels are designed to limit flood water damage. Photo by Daniel Wallace. Tampa Bay-Lakeland.
AquaFence technology can withstand storm surges up to 15 feet
WEB6 days ago · CNN’s Isabelle Rosales shows how Tampa Bay’s only trauma center is keeping patients and staff safe during hurricane season using AquaFence. The technology requires three days and 60 people to ...
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