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BELCO Workers Praised After Recent Storm

BELCO Workers Praised After Recent Storm

The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition thanked Bermuda Electric Light Company [BELCO] team for their dedication to restoring power quickly after last week’s storm. The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition posted the photos below online, saying, “Well last weeks storm passed us with almost no damage or incident, and while we were lucky it’s important to... Read more of this article

Planning Guidelines For Hurricane Repairs

Planning Guidelines For Hurricane Repairs

The Department of Planning has issued guidelines to assist property owners with repairs following Hurricane Imelda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Planning recognises the urgency of repairing storm damage following Hurricane Imelda and is committed to assisting property owners through the process. Technical officers are available... Read more of this article

Photos: Aftermath Of Hurricane Imelda

Photos: Aftermath Of Hurricane Imelda

Hurricane Imelda passed by Bermuda bringing waves, rain and strong winds that caused widespread power outages – which BELCO quickly restored — category 2 storm causing fairly minimal damage, showing another testament to the island’s resilience to hurricanes. Related Stories Planning Guidelines For Hurricane... Read more of this article

City “Up And Running” Following Hurricanes

City “Up And Running” Following Hurricanes

The City of Hamilton has “resumed normal operations” following the passage of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, with all city services “up and running.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton has resumed normal operations following the passage of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. All City services, including trash collection... Read more of this article

Princess Service Resume Following Hurricane

Princess Service Resume Following Hurricane

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has reopened its hotel, dining, spa, and retail outlets following Hurricane Imelda. A spokesperson said, “Please note the following Hamilton Princess & Beach Club updates regarding its dining, spa and shopping outlets. Thursday, October 2nd: Hotel doors are now open. Dining outlets: Crown & Anchor, Intrepid,... Read more of this article

BELCO Restoring Power After Hurricane Imelda

BELCO Restoring Power After Hurricane Imelda

Hurricane Imelda brought hurricane-force winds to Bermuda leaving approximately 18,000 customers without power, and BELCO crews have been hard at work, and have already restored power to thousands of customers. A spokesperson said, “During the evening of October 1 and the morning of October 2 Bermuda experienced hurricane force winds from Hurricane... Read more of this article

EMO Issues Update On Hurricane Imelda

EMO Issues Update On Hurricane Imelda

The Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] issued an update regarding the latest forecast and decisions made pertaining to Hurricane Imelda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security advises that the Executive of the Emergency Measures Organisation [EMO] met today, Wednesday, 1 October, to consider the latest updates on Hurricane... Read more of this article

BermudAir Adds Early Flights Ahead Of Storm

BermudAir Adds Early Flights Ahead Of Storm

BermudAir confirmed it had operated a series of early departures to assist residents, visitors, and business travellers in leaving the island safely before the expected arrival of Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda. A spokesperson said, “With the storm approaching, BermudAir adjusted its schedule and added earlier flights to ensure customers... Read more of this article