Hashtag: #2020HurricaneSeason
BEST On Slowing Down Global Warming
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] is advising the community to “do our part as a global citizen to slow down global warming.” A BEST flyer says, “Paulette and Teddy would make terrible dinner guests! They were uninvited, ran off their mouths, and left a huge mess. Do we want more like them to come to Bermuda? “Hurricanes... Read more of this article
Minister Ming To Chair EMO Executive Meeting
The Minister of National Security Renee Ming will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] Executive Meeting tomorrow [Oct 21] to get the latest update on Tropical Storm Epsilon. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, advised that she will chair an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO]... Read more of this article
Weather Service Issues Tropical Storm Watch
[Updated] Tropical Storm Epsilon remains a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours forecast to be 171 nm to the east at 6am on Friday [Oct 23], with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Their... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Is “Potential Threat To Bermuda”
[Updated] Tropical Depression 27 has formed over the central Atlantic and interests in “Bermuda should closely monitor the progress of this system,” the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Tweet from the NHC sent at around 9.00am this morning: The latest forecast from the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, “At 800 AM AST [1200... Read more of this article
BWS: Low Pressure System To Bermuda’s East
The Bermuda Weather Service is “closely monitoring” the “development of a low-pressure system to Bermuda’s east.” In an online post earlier this morning [Oct 16], the BWS said, “Don’t put those hurricane season supplies back in storage just yet. Multiple weather models are indicating the development of a low-pressure... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Delta Not A Threat To Bermuda
Tropical Storm Delta is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1213 nm to the SW at 1pm on Monday, October 5, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” Graphic courtesy of... Read more of this article
Tropical Storm Gamma Not A Threat To Bermuda
Tropical Storm Gamma is “not a threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs is forecast to be 1389 nm to the WSW at 3pm on Sunday, October 4th, with the BWS noting that “this system may move closer to Bermuda after this time period depending upon its track.” The... Read more of this article
Commissioner: “Help Them Get Privacy Back”
Commissioner Stephen Corbishley appealed to the public to help a family “get their privacy back” after members of the public have been walking onto their private property to look at the damage it sustained in the recent hurricane. In an online post, Commissioner Corbishley said, “I have been contacted by the family who own the property... Read more of this article
BELCO: Hurricane Paulette & Teddy Restoration
BELCO today [Sept 23] advised that work continues to repair damaged infrastructure following Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. A spokesperson said, “BELCO today advised that work continues to repair damaged infrastructure following Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. “During the rest of this week and into next week, customers may experience an interruption... Read more of this article
Soldiers Mobilize Again For Hurricane Teddy
Soldiers from the RBR mobilised for the second time in a week after a double whammy from Hurricanes Paulette and Teddy. More than 75 troops were embodied for Teddy – but senior officers said the storm had caused little damage. Captain Kenji Bean, the officer in charge of the hurricane response teams, said five Immediate Response Teams were on duty,... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Post Hurricane Teddy
Hurricane Teddy is now moving away from Bermuda, and the task of restoring the Island is getting underway, with Bermuda’s experienced crews getting to work to bring us back to normal.You can view our live updates on Hurricane Teddy and Hurricane Paulette here, and all our coverage of Hurricane Teddy here. Related Stories Photos... Read more of this article
Teddy Causes Damage At Elbow Beach
The public is being urged to stay away from Elbow Beach due to excessive damage limiting access to the area. Yesterday, a Government spokesperson said, “The Emergency Measures Organization today stated there is excessive damage to the public access to Elbow Beach. “Inspections are currently being carried out by the Royal Bermuda Regiment. “Structural... Read more of this article
Argus Now Processing Hurricane Teddy Claims
The Argus Group today [Sept 22] announced that it is now processing any claims as a result of Hurricane Teddy, and their “claims adjustors will be available for on-site visits to assess any sustained damage.” On behalf of The Argus Group, Ryan Eve, VP Operations, Property & Casualty, today issued the following statement: “We hope that... Read more of this article
2020 Storm Name List Officially Exhausted
Highlighting the high level of activity during the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season so far, the naming of Wilfred last week officially exhausted 2020′s list of storm names, with two subsequent storms – the 22nd and 23rd of the season – being referred to as Alpha and Beta. That high level of activity has been accentuated in Bermuda by... Read more of this article
Colonial Offices Set To Re-Open Today
Colonial offices will reopen to walk-ins today [Tuesday] from 12PM – 4PM, and will be available remotely from 8:30AM – 5:00PM. A spokesperson for Colonial said: “Our offices will reopen to walk-ins as of 12 pm – 4 pm, Tuesday September 22. We are available and working remotely from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. “For claims related to... Read more of this article
HSBC Bank To Reopen On Tuesday
HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited will reopen for business on Tuesday. A spokesperson said, “Following receipt this evening of the EMO’s all clear post Hurricane Teddy, HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited will reopen for business on Tuesday, 22nd September at 9:00 am. “We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our closure due to Hurricane Teddy and... Read more of this article
