Tampa hospital uses ‘AquaFence’ to keep storm surge out
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.
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Storm surge from Hurricane Helene proving to be devastating. Here's why and what that means
And in the case of Hurricane Helene, experts were predicting that the storm surge would be devastating in the coastal areas of the state's Big Bend, where the peninsula meets the Panhandle.
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Many areas are forecast to see dangerous storm surges, especially between Panama City and Tampa. The coast stretching from Ochlockonee River to Chassahowitzka could see between 10 and 15 feet of water. Nearby areas could see between 5 and 10 feet of water, and the Tampa Bay area is forecast to experience between 5 and 8 feet of storm surge.
What is a storm surge? How high could a surge get from Hurricane Helene in Florida?
Hurricane Helene is projected to have a storm surge that could go as high as 20 feet. Here's what to know about storm surges and damage they cause.
More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore. The areas in the path of Hurricane Helene are more susceptible to surge than other parts of Florida's coast.
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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,
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.
Barrier protects Tampa hospital from Helene's storm surge
This AquaFence barrier was set up to protect the Tampa General Hospital in Florida from the storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26.
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Category 4 Helene made landfall just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River, about 10 miles west-southwest of Perry, Florida.