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Hurricane: CellOne At 100%, Logic Cable At 86%
[Updated] 100% of CellOne cell sites are back online as of 7.00pm on Saturday evening, and 82% of Logic Cable customers have services restored as of 12.00pm today. The company said, “CellOne – 100% of all cell sites are back online as of 7pm Saturday, October 15. Adjustments continue to be made to the network to ensure optimal performance. “Logic... Read more of this article
‘These Times Show Best Of Us & Our Strength’
“These times show the best of us, and our strength as a community as we work together to see Bermuda through this period,” Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said following the direct hit from Hurricane Nicole. Despite the fact that Hurricane Nicole was one of the strongest storms on record to pass over Bermuda in modern times... Read more of this article
BELCO Update: 294 Customers Without Power
[Updated] As of this morning [Oct 16], there are 1,112 customers without electricity — down from a peak of 27,431 customers who lost power due to a direct hit from Hurricane Nicole. BELCO said, “As of this morning, Sunday, there are 1112 customers without electricity. That is down from 2,734 yesterday morning. Crews will be working throughout... Read more of this article
Hurricane Nicole: FMG Handles 85 Claims
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group is currently handling 85 claims attributable to Hurricane Nicole which hit the Island on Thursday. The company said, “We are pleased to report that a number of clients utilized our EClaims App, with the remainder contacting us via traditional means. :To best serve our personal and corporate clients, our offices were open... Read more of this article
Photos: Fire Service Works On Bethel AME Roof
[Updated with video] Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel across the island continued working on ‘special operations’ including flooding, blown out windows, and roof damage, caused by Hurricane Nicole. Fire Service crews worked on repairs in the midst of responding to ongoing emergency calls. The Fire Service Bronto Skylift truck was... Read more of this article
Business Leaders Praise Bermuda’s Resiliency
After taking a direct hit by Hurricane Nicole – one of the strongest storms on record to pass over Bermuda in modern times — the island was back in business in short order, with the airport re-opening, a cruise ship arriving, and businesses back serving customers. “We’ve stressed our resilience before, and we can attest to it once again,”... Read more of this article
Photos: St David’s Football Team Clear Roadside
Members of the St. David’s football team were seen today [Oct 15] clearing brush and vegetation away from the roadside of St. David’s Main Road. The group wanted to make a contribution to their community and collectively agreed to take on the task. Coach Otis ‘OJ’ Minors led the way and said that the team’s actions had... Read more of this article
Saturday Afternoon BELCO Restoration Update
All main lines were restored by 10:30pm last night, 2,734 customers remained without power as of this morning, and BELCO said they “appreciate the patience of those customers who remain without power and continue our focus on getting full restoration complete as quickly and safely as possible.” In an update released at 5pm on Saturday, the... Read more of this article
‘Testament To High Standards Of Construction’
Colonial Insurance have received 22 claims so far, and said that as a comparison, they had over 400 claims after Hurricane Matthew hit another island last week, saying the variance in claims is a “great testament to the high standards of construction in Bermuda.” Juanita Coley, Claims Manager, Colonial Insurance, said: “We have had very... Read more of this article
Live Updates & Key Points: Hurricane Nicole
[Updating] The island is continuing restoration work following Hurricane Nicole, which passed over the island as a major hurricane on Thursday, with the Bermuda Weather Service confirming that a gust of 118kt [136mph or 217km/hr] was the maximum wind speed recorded during the hurricane. Extensive restoration has already been completed, and we will continue... Read more of this article
Maximum Wind Speed Recorded Was 217Km/h
The maximum wind speed recorded during Hurricane Nicole was a gust of 118kt [136mph or 217km/hr], the Bermuda Weather Service confirmed today. Bermuda Weather Service Deputy Director James Dodgson said, “I have just had some new information on the maximum wind speed recorded during Hurricane Nicole. “A wind sensor [operated by Windguru]... Read more of this article
Most Bus Service To Resume On Saturday
With the exception of two routes, bus service will return to normal as of Saturday, the Government confirmed this evening. A spokesperson said, “After a careful assessment by the Department of Public Transportation, a decision has been taken to suspend bus service on the following routes until further notice: Route 1 from Hamilton to St. George’s... Read more of this article
EMO Update: Buses, Ferries, Schools & More
[Updated with video] Ferry service will resume tomorrow, assessments are still being conducted regarding the resumption of bus service, Government offices will open on Monday, and garbage collection has resumed as normal. This information was provided at a press briefing today, with Premier Michael Dunkley, National Security Minister Jeff Baron, Commissioner... Read more of this article
Video & BELCO Updates: Hurricane Restoration
[Updated] 27,431 customers lost power due to Hurricane Nicole – approximately 90% of the island — however BELCO crews immediately sprang into action, and have restored power to 15,661 customers as of this morning. BELCO said, “As of 6:44am this morning 11,770 are awaiting restoration of their electricity service. “Crews were... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda’s Airport Is Back In Business
Bermuda’s airport is now back in business, with the first commercial passenger plane since Hurricane Nicole landing at just past 1.00pm this afternoon [Oct 14]. Hurricane Nicole — a Category 3 hurricane packing maximum sustained winds near 115 mph [185 km/h] — made its closest approach to us just over 24 hours ago, and since that... Read more of this article
20 Videos: Hurricane Nicole Passes Bermuda
Hurricane Nicole has passed over the island and is now moving well away from us, and Bermuda has yet again proven its resiliency and ability to withstand major storms, by holding up well against the Category 3 hurricane, which was packing maximum sustained winds near 115 mph [185 km/h]. Less than 24 hours after the closest point of approach, BELCO... Read more of this article
