Tiger Dams have spread as a tool for emergency storm responses this hurricane season in coastal areas of Florida including Jacksonville.
Continue readingJacksonville Joins Other Florida Cities Deploying Tiger Dams Against Flooding
Tiger Dams Placed Around Weeki Wachee
Tiger Dams are being placed around Weeki Wachee infrastructure in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
Continue readingHernando County Deploys Tiger Dams Around the City
Hernando County Emergency Management installs “Tiger Dam” in Preparation for Hurricane Milton.
Continue readingDeSantis 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.
Continue readingDeSantis 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.
Continue readingThe 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.
Continue readingFlorida 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.
Continue readingFlorida 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.
Continue readingCity 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.
Continue readingNational 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.
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