- October 14, 2024
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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.
“The state depends on Tampa General to deliver world-class care, and we are committed to deliver on that expectation while keeping our patients, physicians and team members safe from harm,” says John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital, in a statement. “That’s why we have strengthened our infrastructure to withstand severe weather, prepared and practiced emergency management, and brought in additional supplies to support our teams and patients through severe weather conditions.”
AquaFence is a Norwegian company founded in 1999. It has offices in multiple countries and the U.S. headquarters is located in Hoboken, New Jersey.