The Brief Tampa General Hospital is installing its AquaFence system at its main Davis Islands campus as part of its 2026 hurricane preparations. With hurricane season underway, Tampa General Hospital is reinforcing its defenses against flooding and storm surge on its Davis Islands campus. Hurricane surge testWhat we don't know:The effectiveness of the new infrastructure has not yet been tested by a direct hit from a major hurricane or storm surge event. AquaFence hurricane preparednessTimeline:Over time, Tampa General has worked to harden the wall, strengthening its defenses against water intrusion. The city of St. Petersburg purchased its own AquaFence last year to protect its wastewater treatment facilities from storm surge.