Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan stated during Tuesday’s afternoon briefing that orange-colored, tube-like devices known as Tiger Dams will be utilized for the first time in the city’s history to help mitigate the flooding impacts expected from Hurricane Milton.
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Jacksonville’s Director of Emergency Management, Andre Ayoub, shared more during the city’s briefing ahead of Hurricane Milton. Ayoub said additional Tiger Dams could be added throughout the city as more assessments are completed. Despite numerous storms and other events, Ayoub said the fact that this is the first time they’ll be in use speaks to Hurricane Milton’s intensity.
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