Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Manatee Memorial Hospital’s use of an inflatable flood barrier during Hurricane Helene could be an example of how the state protects homes from future storms.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described the successful use of Tiger Dams against water damage from Hurricane Helene and suggested using them to protect residential property. Who won Vance-Walz debate?

Our staff and others looked at designs across the country.” The dam was first built in 1970 with more than 2,000 feet of inflatable bags, making it the longest inflatable dam in the world.

TAMPA, Fla. - You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings. The State of Florida ...

During a Bradenton news conference Monday, DeSantis discussed the successful use of a “Tiger Dam” — a flexible, inflatable flood barrier that was installed around the perimeter of Manatee Memorial ...