The countdown is on as the state of Florida braces itself for what could be the most destructive hurricane to hit the area in 100 years. Millions of people have evacuated the state and done their best to secure their homes. These kinds of storms give little warning and are painfully unpredictable. Experts know there will be extremely heavy winds and the potential for historic flooding. But what exactly will happen remains to be seen.
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Hospital Relies On AquaFence Because It Can’t Close Down For Hurricane Milton
Tampa General Hospital put up an AquaFence less than two weeks ago in an effort to keep water out and patients and staff safe during Hurricane Helene. It kept the hospital from experiencing dramatic flooding, and staff continued business as usual, taking care of those inside. Now that Hurricane Milton is just hours away from landfall, crews once again set up the AquaFence.
TikTok’s @terrencecocannon shared a video of the fence’s construction and said that at its highest point, it stands 10 feet tall. However, surges are expected to be as high as 15 feet when Milton arrives. At this point, the hospital is as prepared as possible and prays Milton’s wrath isn’t as horrific as many experts anticipate.
Many people shared their prayers with Tampa and its healthcare workers.
This person is praying particularly hard. “My daughter checked in to work tonight and will be there during the storm. Prayers to all essential workers.”
“Praying for all first responders, including all the healthcare workers that stayed behind. I hope the aqua fence will give you guys some protection,” another person wrote.
“Bless our healthcare workers during this being away from their families to take care of yours.”
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit landfall late on October 9 or in the early morning hours of October 10.
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