Hashtag: #HurricaneHumberto
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
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
