Kirsten King, Author at U.S. Flood Control

Hernando County Deploys Tiger Dams Around the City

Hernando County Emergency Management installs “Tiger Dam” in Preparation for Hurricane Milton.

DeSantis Pushed Those Who Operate Critical Infrastructure to Consider the Use of Tiger Dam Flood Barriers

The state deployed the barrier to help protect the Manatee River waterfront hospital from rising floodwaters during Helene, and DeSantis expressed interest in expanded use of the devices as part of the state’s flood prevention measures during incoming storms.

DeSantis Discusses the Successful use of a ‘Tiger Dam’ During Press Conference

DeSantis said the dam successfully prevented Helene’s powerful storm surge from affecting the waterside hospital and could be used to protect residential buildings during future hurricane seasons.

The Florida National Guard is Working Tirelessly to Deploy Tiger Dams to Help Protect Florida’s Hospitals and Health Care Facilities

The Florida National Guard is working tirelessly to deploy Tiger Dams to help protect Florida’s hospitals and health care facilities ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Florida Deploys 11,000 Feet of Tiger Dams Ahead of Hurricane Milton

“Tiger Dams are really important to protect hospitals, wastewater facilities, and electrical infrastructure from flooding,” DeSantis said, revealing that the state has helped evacuate 300 healthcare facilities ahead of the storm.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says his Officials are Preparing for Milton with Tiger Dams

“We are currently fulfilling close to 1000 missions to support our local communities, that includes Tiger dams and generators, staff support food and water and tarps.

City of Jacksonville will use Tiger Dams During Hurricane Milton

For the first time, the City of Jacksonville will use Tiger Dams to prevent storm surges along the beaches.

National Guard Puts up Flood Barrier Around Tampa Wastewater System

Officials are hoping this barrier will keep water out since flooding causing the facility to shut down during Hurricane Helene.

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital Installs Flood Control System in Preparation for Hurricane Milton

To help ensure safety and uninterrupted quality care for our patients, HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, with assistance from the Florida National Guard, is installing a Tiger Dam ™ Flood Barrier around the facility to protect it from potential flooding.

Hernando County Installs ‘Tiger Dam’ in Preparation for Milton

In preparation for Hurricane Milton, The Florida Department of Emergency Management installed a “Tiger Dam” at the Weeki Wachee Area Club.