In moments of crisis, true leadership shines. That’s why Charlotte County is proud to honor HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital with the prestigious “Excellence in Business Award” for their outstanding response and unwavering dedication during the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Using innovative protective measures like the Tiger Dam, the hospital safeguarded its facilities against the anticipated storm surge.

Bruno’s of Brooklyn installed Tiger Dams barriers around their restaurant ahead of a major hurricane. Fort Myers Beach was recently hit by a major category 3 hurricane.

Fire & Flood Emergency Services is all about proactive solutions. They recently endorsed Tiger Dams on their social media platforms.

A massive 500-foot-long, 5-foot-tall “Tiger Dam” has also been procured and installed over the boat ramp to further secure the area from additional water.

Deegan said there was “good feedback” on the Tiger Dams that were put in place on the beaches to deter storm surges and flooding.

In anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s storm surge, Tiger Dams, big tube-shaped barriers designed to block rising water, were placed at several streets at Jacksonville’s Beaches where flooding has occurred in past storms.

For the first time, officials are installing Tiger Dams on the beaches to protect from storm surges.

For the first time, the city deployed a Tiger Dam, a water-filled inflatable barrier, to hold back floodwaters from its Bethune Point Wastewater Treatment Plant along the Halifax River.