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 on Monday Sept. 23, which included the construction of an AquaFence.

The AquaFence is a water impermeable barrier that can withstand a storm surge of 15 feet above sea level. Crews worked to install fencing along the perimeter in the days leading up to the storm. 

A post on X from the TGH account shows the fence at work as storm surge waters rose from the bay on Thursday night.