Hashtag: #HurricaneHumberto
New Parents Welcome Baby During Hurricane
Last night was a night to remember for many of us, but none more so than Collice Washington and Paul Morris, with the couple welcoming their new baby into the world during the hurricane. Maya Collice Julia-Lynn Morris was due on Tuesday 17 September but mother Collice Washington went into labour in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and Maya was born... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Resumes Normal Operations Friday
Clarien Bank Limited will resume all business operations post Hurricane Humberto on Friday, September 20. The Hamilton and Paget Plaza locations will open at 8:30am per normal for in-branch services. Clarien Bank Limited CEO Ian Truran commented: “Our priority is always the safety of our clients and employees. We have completed a thorough assessment... Read more of this article
Humberto: 28,000 Customers Lost Power
[Updated] The Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] confirmed that more than 28,000 customers [80%] lost power due to Hurricane Humberto. However, crews were deployed at first light and are working on restoration, with some reports already being received of people’s power returning. Update 2.47pm: A spokesperson said, “Following the passage... Read more of this article
‘We’ve Made It Through & Everyone Is Safe’
“We’ve made it through and everyone is safe; that’s what is most important,” Premier David Burt said following the passing of Hurricane Humberto. Premier Burt added, “The advance notice from the Bermuda Weather Service and the clear advisories from the Ministry of National Security allowed Bermuda to prepare for this storm. “In this... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda After Hurricane Humberto
Strong winds swept across the island as Hurricane Humberto passed by Bermuda last night and this morning damage can be seen across the island. With schools closed, buses off the road, and BELCO staff working to restore power to the more than 28,000 who lost it last night, clean up is already well underway, with roads being cleared and downed foliage... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Weather Conditions At Horseshoe
Winds are picking up as Hurricane Humberto approaches the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service saying that the storm is a “threat to Bermuda” and also issuing a Hurricane Warning. The live replay and photos shows a brief look at the weather conditions at Horseshoe Bay Beach. You can view our live updates on Hurricane Humberto here, and all our... Read more of this article
Photos: Island Getting Ready For Humberto
Businesses and people across the island are, or have, prepared for the passage of Hurricane Humberto, which is passing to the north-west of Bermuda, with its closest point of approach currently forecast to be at around 8.00pm this evening [Sept 18]. While the island is not currently forecast to take a direct full hit, a “Hurricane Warning” is in... Read more of this article
Causeway Will Close As Of 6.00pm Today
The Causeway will close as of 6.00pm this evening [Sept 18], Minister of National Security Wayne Caines confirmed. The Minister was speaking at a press conference this afternoon along with National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham and BWS Director James Dodgson, where they provided an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. You can view our live updates... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Humberto
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham and BWS Director James Dodgson held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 18] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. The press conference has just concluded and we will update with the text as able, you can view the video below, and all our... Read more of this article
Emergency Measures Organisation Meeting Held
Earlier today, the Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines led an Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] meeting to get the latest updates on Hurricane Humberto from the Bermuda Weather Service. The meeting was attended by Premier David Burt, Deputy Governor Alison Crocket, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley and senior officers from various Government... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer’s Offices Will Close Today
Freisenbruch-Meyer’s offices will close today [Sept 18] at 12.00pm and will reopen at the earliest at noon tomorrow [Sept 19], the company said. A spokesperson said, “As Hurricane Humberto approaches, we are monitoring weather conditions closely. In support of Minister Caines’ recent Press Conference, we encourage all clients to remain vigilant... Read more of this article
Princess ‘Prepared & Ready’ For Hurricane
Hamilton Princess said they are prepared and ready for Hurricane Humberto, and as part of its preparations, will be closing its restaurants and facilities to the general public from 1:30pm today and limiting them to in-house guests only. A spokesperson said, “Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is prepared and ready for Hurricane Humberto. As part... Read more of this article
BSX To Close Due To Hurricane Humberto
Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the market will close at noon today [Sept 18] and will also be closed on Thursday. A spokesperson said, “Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, the Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] and the market will close at noon on Wednesday, 18 September 2019. “Please be... Read more of this article
BELCO: Hurricane Preparation & Safety Advice
As Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda, BELCO said their crisis management team are “closely monitoring” and “assets have been put in place before the arrival of the storm so that once it has passed any restoration efforts can proceed quickly and efficiently.” A spokesperson said, “As Hurricane Humberto approaches Bermuda,... Read more of this article
NASA Satellite Image Of Hurricane Humberto
NASA’s Terra satellite captured an image of Hurricane Humberto, saying that the “storm appears large in the imagery as it stretches from Florida to North Carolina, and has a tail extending to the northeast for hundreds of miles into the western Atlantic Ocean north of Bermuda.” A statement on NASA’s website said, “NASA’s... Read more of this article
British Airways Flights Cancelled On Wednesday
[Updated] The British Airways inbound and the outbound flights have been cancelled on Wednesday due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto. A British Airways spokesperson said, “Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto with storm force winds forecast for tomorrow afternoon, the inbound British Airways flight BA 2233 and the outbound flight to... Read more of this article
