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Fire Service Update On TS Fay Aftermath

Fire Service Update On TS Fay Aftermath

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received 105 emergency calls yesterday [Oct 12] and are still working to address some of these requests. The Fire Service has also issued guidelines for those intending to burn horticultural waste. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said, “As of 10pm last... Read more of this article

Waste Collection Advisory Post Tropical Storm

Waste Collection Advisory Post Tropical Storm

[Updated] The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that it will be collecting west end household waste from main roads only today [Oct 13], due to the continuing clean up of debris caused by Tropical Storm Fay. A spokesperson said, “The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works would like... Read more of this article

Post Storm Update From City Of Hamilton

Post Storm Update From City Of Hamilton

The Corporation of Hamilton said they wish to inform the public that the City of Hamilton is open for business, adding that following Tropical Storm Fay, some traffic lights don’t have power and City Parks have suffered “major damage.” A spokesperson said, “Trash and recycling collection has resumed as per the normal Garbage... Read more of this article

BWS: Bermuda Sustained Direct Hit From Fay

BWS: Bermuda Sustained Direct Hit From Fay

The Bermuda Weather Service issued a full release last night following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay, saying “Bermuda essentially sustained a direct hit from Fay,” and advising people to take note of forecasts and to be prepared for storms. The statement from the BWS said, “Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] first contacted the EMO on... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Tropical Storm Fay Hits Island

Photos & Video: Tropical Storm Fay Hits Island

Even as Tropical Storm Fay moves further out into the open Atlantic, those on the island continue to work to clean up the mess that the storm left behind, with residents cleaning debris from their properties and repairing damage to homes, while BELCO works to restore power to all who lost it.  For all our first set of photos click here, for all coverage... Read more of this article

Photos: Fay Leaves Mark Across Bermuda

Photos: Fay Leaves Mark Across Bermuda

The severe weather conditions abated, but Tropical Storm Fay left a swath of destruction across Bermuda before making its way out to sea, with flooding, downed light poles and trees, and other forms of damage visible across the island. Despite the best efforts of BELCO crews, thousands of customers remain without power today, with a total of 27,488... Read more of this article

Port Royal Ready To Host PGA Grand Slam

Port Royal Ready To Host PGA Grand Slam

[Updated] Following a clean up effort in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, Port Royal Golf Course is ready to host the 2014 PGA Grand Slam from Monday through Wednesday, the PGA of America said today [Oct 12] “Gates will open as scheduled at 9:30am Monday for the Pro-Am and play will begin at 11:30am. The 11:30am start is 30 minutes later than originally... Read more of this article

Airport Sustains “Extensive Damage” To Roof

Airport Sustains “Extensive Damage” To Roof

[Updated] The Department of Airport Operations confirmed that there was “extensive damage to the roof” over the Arrivals Area from Tropical Storm Fay, and the “damaged roof exposed part of the main sprinkler system causing major damage to one of the sprinkler heads that ultimately led to thousands of gallons of water gushing out into... Read more of this article

100 Regiment Soldiers Called Into Action

100 Regiment Soldiers Called Into Action

[Updated] Around 100 Bermuda Regiment soldiers were today [Oct 12] called up for action to help clear up after Tropical Storm Fay hit the Island. And five specially-trained and equipped Immediate Response Teams [IRT] were ready to pitch in and help clear roads and assist other agencies as required. Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Tropical Storm Fay Arriving

Photos & Videos: Tropical Storm Fay Arriving

With Tropical Storm Fay traveling towards Bermuda and due to pass by its closest point at 3am on Sunday, the south shore of Bermuda showed signs of the brewing storm with wave activity growing as time drew on. Some spectators made their way to popular South Shore locations to watch the activity, with a few taking to the water and a some surfers riding... Read more of this article

Police Tattoo Postponed Until Sunday At 5pm

Police Tattoo Postponed Until Sunday At 5pm

Due to the expected inclement weather from Tropical Storm Fay, the Police Tattoo has been postponed until tomorrow, with the Tattoo now set to be held at 5pm on Sunday at the National Sports Centre. A police spokesperson said, “After careful consultation with the relevant stakeholders and the elevation of Tropical Storm Fay to a Tropical Storm... Read more of this article

American Airlines Cancels NY & Miami Flights

American Airlines Cancels NY & Miami Flights

[Updated] Due to the impending weather that Subtropical Storm Fay is expected to bring, American Airlines has cancelled this evening’s [Oct 11] in-bound flight #308 from Miami and flight #1416 from New York, as well as tomorrow morning’s outbound flight #1325 to Miami and and fight #1443 to New York. Earlier today the Ministry of National... Read more of this article

Ministry Of National Security: Storm Advisory

Ministry Of National Security: Storm Advisory

Today [Oct 11] the Ministry of National Security issued an advisory in advance of Subtropical Storm Fay, saying that it is expected to pass approximately 50-70nm to the east of Bermuda around 2am on Sunday morning. “Bermuda is expected to experience strengthening winds this afternoon reaching tropical storm force winds from 6.00 pm this evening... Read more of this article

Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Bermuda

Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Bermuda

[Updated] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the island, saying that subtropical depression seven is “a potential threat to Bermuda.” The BWS said that the storm’s closest approach to Bermuda within 72 hours is forecast to be 107 nautical miles to the southeast at 7.00am on Sunday, October 12. Graphic... Read more of this article