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A temporary sea wall protect the sidewalk and buildings of Tampa General Hospital from floodwaters on the outside

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Part of the hurricane preparedness plan for Tampa General Hospital—the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center—includes the deployment of a temporary sea wall capable of keeping out storm surge up to 15 feet. The wall is shown here protecting the hospital from surge associated with Hurricane Helene on September 26, 2024. Image courtesy AquaFence. Used with permission.