Hashtag: #HurricaneGonzalo
CARILEC Prepared To Send Crews To Help
BELCO said that in advance of Hurricane Gonzalo, personnel have been assigned to, and materials and vehicles have been placed at, the East and West ends as well as at the Central Plant, adding that CARILEC officials are prepared to send crews from Barbados, the British Virgin Islands and Dominica to assist with storm restoration. A spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Video & Text: Press Conference On Gonzalo
[Updated] Hurricane Gonzalo “looks set to be a direct hit on the Island,” Premier Michael Dunkley said today [Oct 15], while the Bermuda Weather Service said to expect 27 hours of tropical storm force winds beginning on Thursday, with hurricane force winds expected on Friday. Speaking at a press conference today, Premier Dunkley said that... Read more of this article
Bermuda Gas Delivery & Safety Tip Notes
[Updated] With Hurricane Gonzalo approaching the island, Bermuda Gas is advising its customers that emergency delivery requests cannot be fulfilled until after the storm has passed. A spokesperson for Bermuda Gas said, “Bermuda Gas wishes to advise customers that no further emergency delivery requests can be accommodated prior to the arrival of... Read more of this article
Digicel: “Hurricane Contingency Plan In Gear”
With the potential threat of Hurricane Gonzalo bearing down on Bermuda over the next couple of days, Digicel announced that its “hurricane contingency plan is in high gear and it has everything in place to best manage the events of the coming days.” A spokesperson said, “Digicel is working closely with the emergency services and critical... Read more of this article
RUBiS Moves To Dispel Fuel Shortage Rumour
RUBis said they are aware of a rumour circulating that a fuel tanker ship has been diverted away from Bermuda due to Hurricane Gonzalo, and said they don’t have any fuel tankers scheduled to arrive, none have been diverted away, and RUBiS “has sufficient inventory to replenish the needs of our customers.” Jermaine Simons, Sales Manager... Read more of this article
NHC: Hurricane Gonzalo Is Now A Category 3
[Updated: As of 7.30pm today [Oct 15], the BWS list Hurricane Gonzalo as a “threat” and a Hurricane Warning is in effect. The NHC said Gonzalo is a Category 3] The Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] have warned that — directly on the heels of Tropical Storm Fay — another Tropical Storm has formed, and the “current tropical... Read more of this article
Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show Postponed
The Bermuda Kennel Club [BKC] dog shows scheduled for this weekend have been postponed due to the approach of Hurricane Gonzalo. A spokesperson said, “Due to the difficulties left from TS Fay, and the impending trouble coming from Hurricane Gonzalo, the Bermuda Kennel Club Show Committee have decided to postpone the October 18 & 19, 2014 dog... Read more of this article
Colonial Open Late, Has Extra Help On Hand
Colonial Insurance Company is staying open to 6pm tonight [Oct 15] and tomorrow, weather permitting, for people to make renewals as Hurricane Gonzalo approaches, and they have brought in five internationally-experienced loss adjustors to ensure any losses from Hurricane Gonzalo are assessed and dealt with quickly. It has also set up a 24/7 telephone... Read more of this article
Full Copy: EMO Emergency Plan For Public
With a Hurricane Watch now in effect as Hurricane Gonzalo bears down on Bermuda – directly on the heels of Tropical Storm Fay – island residents are working to prepare themselves for the storm’s effects. On that note, below is the Emergency Plan for the General Public released by the Bermuda Government Emergency Measures Organisation... Read more of this article
NASA Satellite Images Of Hurricane Gonzalo
[Updated] NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image of Hurricane Gonzalo near Puerto Rico this morning [Oct 14], a few days ahead of its predicated passage to Bermuda. The latest forecast from the NHC said Gonzalo is now a Category 3, and is about 770 miles south of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. “Additional strengthening... Read more of this article
MSA Bazaar Postponed Due To Gonzalo
The MSA Bazaar due to be held this weekend has been postponed due to the approach of Hurricane Gonzalo which is forecast to affect Bermuda in a few days. A spokesperson said, “This afternoon members of the Board Executive, Home & School Executive, Bazaar Committee Executive, Administration, and Facilities management of Mount Saint Agnes Academy... Read more of this article
Clocktower Mall Closed On Thursday & Friday
WEDCO has advised that due to the pending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo, the Clocktower Mall will be closed from the end of the day on Wednesday [Oct 15] and will be closed on Thursday and Friday. “And we will be assessing the situation on Saturday – in order to make the decision to re-open or stay closed until further notice,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Hurricane Threat Affects Football Tournament
[Updated] The threat of approaching Hurricane Gonzalo has forced some changes to the upcoming Canadian Accredited Independent Schools [CAIS] football tournament, scheduled to start on Thursday [Oct 16]. Organisers will hold a truncated tournament starting tomorrow [Oct 15] and end on Thursday evening. Games will be played throughout the day and the... Read more of this article
Senior Netball League Start Date Postponed
The Bermuda Netball Association’s senior league season which was due to start on Saturday[Oct 18] has been postponed due to the approach of Hurricane Gonzalo. A spokesperson said, “Due to the hurricane approaching Bermuda, the Opening Ceremony of the Senior Netball league will commence next Saturday, October 25th starting at 5:00pm. “Should... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group On Storm Claims
[Updated] Freisenbruch-Meyer Group said, “We are working diligently to process claims made related to Tropical Storm Fay in advance of the impending hurricane and we are monitoring Hurricane Gonzalo very closely. “While we continue to ‘hope for the best, we must prepare for the worst.’ Therefore, we urge our clients to make the necessary... Read more of this article
BELCO In Discussion About Bringing In Crews
BELCO is in discussion with CARILEC, the organization of Caribbean electric utility companies, about bringing in additional crews to assist with anticipated additional restoration in the aftermath of Hurricane Gonzalo, which may strike the island this weekend. The Bermuda Weather Service has warned that the current tropical update bulletin indicates... Read more of this article
