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Full Copy: EMO Emergency Plan For Public
With a Hurricane Watch now in effect as Hurricane Gonzalo bears down on Bermuda – directly on the heels of Tropical Storm Fay – island residents are working to prepare themselves for the storm’s effects. On that note, below is the Emergency Plan for the General Public released by the Bermuda Government Emergency Measures Organisation... Read more of this article
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group On Storm Claims
[Updated] Freisenbruch-Meyer Group said, “We are working diligently to process claims made related to Tropical Storm Fay in advance of the impending hurricane and we are monitoring Hurricane Gonzalo very closely. “While we continue to ‘hope for the best, we must prepare for the worst.’ Therefore, we urge our clients to make the necessary... Read more of this article
Roban: Was Govt Slow To Mobilise Resources?
[Updated] “In light of the impact overnight why did it take until late afternoon for there to be a meeting of the EMO,” Shadow Minister of Public Safety Walter Roban has asked. Speaking after the island was battered by Tropical Storm Fay, Mr. Roban said, “We do note that there appear to have been a number of problems with the experience... Read more of this article
Storm Postpones Pirates of Penzance Show
[Updated] In the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, many island services and establishments were forced to close or cancel, with the planned October 12 production of the Pirates of Penzance no exception. The show’s postponement will see it now take place on October 18 at 3.00pm, with anyone holding tickets for the postponed performance able to attend... Read more of this article
Video: O’Reilly Praises Bermuda On Fox News
Bermuda got a favourable mention on this evening’s [Oct 13] broadcast of the O’Reilly Factor on Fox News, with host Bill O’Reilly — who was in Bermuda for Tropical Storm Fay — calling Bermuda a “beautiful island” adding that he didn’t even lose power at the hotel during the storm. Speaking in his Tip of... Read more of this article
200 Regiment Soldiers Help Clean Up After Fay
A total of 200 Bermuda Regiment soldiers pitched in today [Oct 13] to help cope with the damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay. Teams fanned out across the Island, putting tarpaulins on the roofs of 30 damaged homes, clearing the roadways of trees and other debris and clearing up around schools. One Immediate Response Team [IRT] spent the afternoon clearing... Read more of this article
Traffic Delays Heading To The West End
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is advising the public to expect traffic congestion at the junction of Middle Road and South Road in Paget, as the Paget traffic lights are still out of order following damage caused by Tropical Storm Fay, resulting in significant delays, particularly for those traveling from the west end. A police spokesperson... Read more of this article
Paget Church Opens Doors To Those In Need
Following Tropical Storm Fay, the Anglican Parish Church of St. Paul, Paget has opened their doors to Paget residents and all those still without electricity, offering toilet facilities, water, power to charge cell phones, Wi-Fi access, and the ability to heat food. Anyone who needs any of the above is welcome to attend the Christian Education Centre... Read more of this article
Fire Service Update On TS Fay Aftermath
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service received 105 emergency calls yesterday [Oct 12] and are still working to address some of these requests. The Fire Service has also issued guidelines for those intending to burn horticultural waste. Fire Service spokesperson Sergeant Russann Francis said, “As of 10pm last... Read more of this article
Waste Collection Advisory Post Tropical Storm
[Updated] The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that it will be collecting west end household waste from main roads only today [Oct 13], due to the continuing clean up of debris caused by Tropical Storm Fay. A spokesperson said, “The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works would like... Read more of this article
Post Storm Update From City Of Hamilton
The Corporation of Hamilton said they wish to inform the public that the City of Hamilton is open for business, adding that following Tropical Storm Fay, some traffic lights don’t have power and City Parks have suffered “major damage.” A spokesperson said, “Trash and recycling collection has resumed as per the normal Garbage... Read more of this article
BWS: Bermuda Sustained Direct Hit From Fay
The Bermuda Weather Service issued a full release last night following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay, saying “Bermuda essentially sustained a direct hit from Fay,” and advising people to take note of forecasts and to be prepared for storms. The statement from the BWS said, “Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] first contacted the EMO on... Read more of this article
