If COVID taught us anything, it’s that we are capable of being cooped up in a small space with people you love without losing your mind. Living through a hurricane is a lot like quarantine,…
By Melissa Fox
Chronic health concerns are difficult to manage in the best of times. When a hurricane is making its way to Bermuda, stress for people with medical conditions can increase exponentially. Property damage, power outages, limited…
You’re a mom-to-be, excited to welcome your new addition into the world. Only problem is a hurricane is expected to hit Bermuda around the same time as your upcoming due date. Now, what do you do? The…
Houses in Bermuda are designed to withstand hurricane force winds, storm surges and most other destructive forces associated with violent tropical weather systems. Many of us will be secure at home during a hurricane, confident…
Break out the plywood and tie down anything that isn’t nailed to the ground, we’re about to have a blow. From a young age, Bermudians become accustomed to “weather,” either through personal experience or the…
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? Is it lending an egg or a cup of sugar when someone runs out mid-recipe? Mowing their lawn when they’re on vacation? Giving a friendly wave…
Imagine you’re at the market looking for supplies on your hurricane prep list, and you arrive at the battery display. Now, you definitely need batteries—things like radios, flashlights, toys and other small electronic devices can…