Event Brief
Shore Acres residents launch home dam barrier firm
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Shore Acres homeowner Danny Fustar and a business partner launched “Dam It Defense” after Hurricane Helene flooded his home with about 3.5 feet of water. The company builds custom aluminum flood barriers, similar to an AquaFence, up to 10 feet high for garages, windows, doors, or whole properties, with installation costs ranging from $500 to $3,000.
WHO: Danny Fustar and his business partner; at least 40 Shore Acres homeowners using the system
WHAT: Launched “Dam It Defense,” offering custom residential flood barrier installations made of aluminum
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM ET
WHERE: Shore Acres, St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that left Fustar’s home underwater, prompting the creation of residential flood barriers.
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