Davis Islands, Hurricane Helene
Tampa’s Davis Islands deals with unexpected storm surge from Hurricane Helene
The night before, after Hurricane Helene blew through the Tampa Bay area, many rescue calls had been made from the island. Two homes had caught on fire. Tampa’s mayor, Jane Castor, said she was stunned by how much of the island remained underwater early Friday when she flew over.
Home destroyed by fire as storm surge inundates Davis Islands
As storm surge overtook the houses on Davis Islands, one house caught on fire off Blanca Avenue. First responders were unable to reach the home because of the high water, according to reporting from 10 Tampa Bay’s Eric Glasser. Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths related to the fire.
From flooding to fires, Davis Islands got hit hard by Hurricane Helene
Tampa General was built in the mid 1920s on Davis Islands in Hillsborough Bay. People still wonder why they would build it there just a few years after the big hurricane of 1921 – the last time Tampa suffered a direct hit from a major hurricane. The City of Tampa posted the following information on its Facebook page.
Hospital surrounded by 3 sides of bay water in Tampa went viral, avoided Hurricane Helene storm surge
Hospitals save lives. An AquaFence saved a hospital. Tampa General was unaffected by Hurricane Helene scary floodwaters. Barrier kept trauma center dry
Roadways to and from Davis Islands flooded from Hurricane Helene
While access to Tampa General Hospital remains open, drivers are urged to avoid traveling to the area and to stay safe during the storm.
Davis Islands residents, businesses owners begin difficult recovery after Hurricane Helene
For those living and working on Davis Islands, their lives will be forever changed after Hurricane Helene caused significant storm surge.
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