by Erin Silver According to estimates by the Salvation Army, there are about 200 people who identify as homeless in Bermuda. While some use the island’s shelters regularly, many only seek refuge during storms. The…
BERMUDA’S HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS PREPARED FOR EVERYTHING – INCLUDING A HURRICANE by Erin Silver Hurricane season is a stressful time for everyone, but Bermuda’s hospital system is well prepared for every emergency. “Bermuda Hospitals Board…
by Tim Smith More than 28,000 Belco customers – about 80 per cent of the island – lost power when Hurricane Paulette hit Bermuda two years ago. Even though restoration efforts were hampered by unpredictable…
DEDICATED FORECASTERS AT THE BERMUDA WEATHER SERVICE HELP US STAY INFORMED by Tim Smith As you bunker down in your bed the next time Bermuda gets hit by a hurricane, spare a thought for the…
HURRICANE OF 1839 LEFT FAMILIES HOMELESS by Tim Smith For centuries, the hurricanes that wreaked devastation on communities in the Caribbean and East Coast were largely blamed on storm gods. All that changed, slowly but…
by Erin Silver Living in Bermuda you likely know someone who is terrified of hurricanes – you might even be yourself. Astraphobia, or the fear of thunder and lightning, is one of the most common…
by Tim Smith Prepare to batten down the hatches again – forecasters expect 2021 will be the sixth overactive hurricane season in a row. Between 16 and 20 named storms have been predicted by AccuWeather,…