Hashtag: #HurricaneLeslie
Fri. Sept 7: Tropical Storm Leslie Live Blog/Videos
[Updating - downgraded to Tropical Storm, expected to regain hurricane status, however Bermuda is expected to be spared a direct impact as it passes 150 miles to our east on Sunday. Ferries will not run over the weekend, beaches remain closed and school students go back in on Tuesday] The island continues to prepare as Hurricane Leslie continues to... Read more of this article
Capital G Bank Hurricane Leslie Advisory
“In the best interest of its clients and employees, and due to the size and unpredictability of Hurricane Leslie, Capital G Bank Limited will close its in-branch and call centre services on Saturday, 8th September,” a statement from the Company said. “Capital G will operate as normal today, Friday 7th September until 5pm. Call Centre... Read more of this article
City of Hamilton Hurricane Preparations
The City of Hamilton today announced the administration offices in City Hall will remain open throughout the day and close at 5pm this evening. City Hall will be closed all day on Saturday, September 8. A spokesperson said: “The public is advised the last City garbage collection will be on Saturday at 11:00pm. In the interest of public safety,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Pre-Storm Waves On South Shore
The waters off Bermuda are showing signs of the impending storm, with waves crashing along the South Shore as Hurricane Leslie drifts slowly in the Atlantic. The photos and videos below were taken yesterday [Sept 7] at Watch Hill Park and Spittal Pond in Smiths. In their latest update thus morning [Sept 7], the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hurricane... Read more of this article
EMO Statement: Buses, Ferries, Causeway & More
An updated release has been issued following a second meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation today [Sept 6] which provided information on the buses, ferries, Causeway, emergency shelter and more. The statement said: “The latest forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is for Hurricane Leslie to intensify into a category 2 hurricane... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Boats Stored Away For Hurricane
As part of the preparation for Hurricane Leslie, boats are being hauled out of the water and stored on land across the island. At West End Yachts in Dockyard, the process of hauling boats out of the water and storing them on land was well underway in an assembly line type process this afternoon [Sept 6]. A spokesperson at West End Yachts said that... Read more of this article
MSA To Open On Friday, Close On Monday
Mount Saint Agnes school will be open on Friday [Sept 7], however will be closed on Monday [Sept 10] due to Hurricane Leslie. A statement from the school said: “Mount Saint Agnes [MSA] will open for school as usual on Friday, September 7, 2012, However, please collect students by 4:00pm on Friday, unless they are in the afterschool program. The... Read more of this article
Saltus School To Open Friday, Close On Monday
Saltus Grammar School has sent an email out to parents prior to Hurricane Leslie, saying they will remain open tomorrow [Sept 7], but will be closed on Monday [Sept 10], to enable the maintenance department to “restore buildings to an operable state.” The statement from the school sent out to parents said: “According to the latest... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Surfers Out Pre-Hurricane Leslie
As Hurricane Leslie continues to slowly churn her way towards Bermuda, people continue to disregard Government’s warnings and beach closures, with a few surfers visible on South Shore this morning [Sept 6]. In their latest update today, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said that Hurricane Leslie has barely moved since last night, and is now... Read more of this article
Hurricane Preparation Tips From Argus Group
The hurricane preparation tips below were provided by the Argus Group: What to do before the storm Secure or bring inside all outdoor objects that could be blown around by high winds: BBQ, garbage cans, lawn furniture Check on your elderly neighbours Stock up on drinking water, canned goods, manual can opener and non-perishable foods Make sure you... Read more of this article
Hurricane Leslie: Tips From Bermuda Gas
As we anticipate the bad weather associated with Hurricane Leslie this weekend, Bermuda Gas would like to remind the public about some basic preparations that should be made, General Manager Judith Uddin said. Prior to winds reaching any speed that would make venturing outside dangerous, customers should turn off the gas at their cylinders and tanks.... Read more of this article
Butterfield Bank Prepares For Hurricane Leslie
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Sept 6] announced that, due to the approach and potential impact of Hurricane Leslie over the weekend, in-branch banking and drive-thru banking services will not be available on Saturday, 8 September 2012. Butterfield’s Internet and telephone banking services will be available as usual. The Bank’s... Read more of this article
