Hashtag: #HurricaneHumberto
Bermuda Regiment Embodied For Hurricane
In preparation for Hurricane Humberto, the Governor has signed an order to embody 120 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as of 5pm on Wednesday. “The Governor, His Excellency John Rankin has signed an order to embody 120 members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as of 1700 [5.00 p.m.] on Wednesday, 18th September 2019 in preparation for Hurricane... Read more of this article
Hurricane Humberto: Butterfield Closures
Due to the approach of Hurricane Humberto, Butterfield Banking Centre will close at 11.30am tomorrow [Sept 18], and all other Butterfield departments will close at 12.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Due to the approach and potential impact of Hurricane Humberto, Butterfield Banking Centres in Bermuda will close at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, 18... Read more of this article
City Advisory: Please Secure All Wheelie Bins
The City of Hamilton is advising “City restaurants and businesses that currently use the wheelie bins provided by the City, that all bins must be secured inside buildings or storage areas immediately after the last refuse collection before Hurricane Humberto’s anticipated arrival.” City Chief Operating Officer, Dwayne Caines, added, “Hurricane... Read more of this article
Video: Press Conference On Hurricane Humberto
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 17] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. You can read his full remarks below, and view our live updates on Hurricane Hurricane Humberto here. The 7-minute live video replay is below: Minister Caines said, “Good afternoon everyone, “Hurricane... Read more of this article
Colonial Urges People: Check Policies, Properties
[Updated] As Hurricane Humberto makes its approach to Bermuda, Colonial Insurance is “urging people to ensure their policies are up to date.” Richard Espinet Chief Operating Officer, P&C, said: “In addition to policies, people must ensure that their properties are safe and secure. Hurricane Humberto is forecast to be a Category 3... Read more of this article
Public Schools Closing At 12pm On Wednesday
[Updated] An EMO Meeting is scheduled for today [Sept 17] after which the Ministry will provide an update regarding “possible Bermuda public school closures and delays as a result of Hurricane Humberto.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is advising of the following: As per the standard hurricane protocol,... Read more of this article
Dock: Importers Asked To Collect Goods Today
Stevedoring Services Limited [SSL] has issued a hurricane closure advisory to importers and partners for Wednesday, September 18, and have asked importers to collect any remaining goods from the docks by close of business today [Sept 17]. “The MV Somers Isles is currently in port and Stevedoring Services is unloading the ship prior to its departure... Read more of this article
WEDCO Storing Boats In Advance Of Hurricane
“As a precaution, boats are being evacuated from the Marina and stored on land so people need to take care on the roads at Dockyard,” WEDCO’s Business Development Manager Joanna Cranfield said. Ms. Cranfield said, “We are closely monitoring the progress of Hurricane Humberto, which is currently due to be a Category Two storm when at... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Caines On Hurricane Humberto
[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and National Disaster Coordinator Steve Cosham held a press conference this afternoon [Sept 16] to provide an update regarding Hurricane Humberto. The press conference has just concluded and we will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is below, and you can... Read more of this article
Skyport: Move Cars As Hurricane Approaches
Skyport has encouraged the “travelling public to remove their vehicles from long term parking at the LF Wade International Airport in advance of Hurricane Humberto.” “Tropical storm winds are expected late Wednesday evening, continuing into Thursday. High tides are also forecast and as a precaution, drivers should remove their vehicles,”... Read more of this article
Hurricane Humberto Is “Threat To Bermuda”
[Updated: BWS now lists Hurricane Humberto as a "threat to Bermuda"] Hurricane Humberto is a “potential threat to Bermuda”, the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hrs forecast to 287 nm to the WSW at 6am on Wed, September 18th, with the BWS noting that “this system may move... Read more of this article
