by Nadia Laws Before a hurricane, there’s often a mad dash at local stores as residents stock up on tools, batteries, flashlights, canned goods and water. But what about after a hurricane? The Royal Gazette…
by Tim Smith Every year, we receive advice on how to secure our property before a storm. According to construction manager Michael Smith, some received wisdom is more reliable than others–and some is nothing more…
by Tim Smith Sometimes we find it difficult to keep our cool as the howling winds batter our homes, large items fly about outside and the electricity goes down for hours on end. This kind…
by Krystal McKenzie In photo: Chief Inspector Alex Rollin All levels of staff at the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) have a tough job at the best of times. While they are not necessarily the primary…
by Krystal McKenzie Those of us who have lived here for five years or more are well acquainted with what we need to do when a hurricane is approaching and when one hits us. For…
by Vejay Steede On September 5, 2003, Bermuda experienced the most devastating hurricane to hit these shores in many decades. Hurricane Fabian was the big one; a tempest that relentlessly hurled wave after wave of…
by Vejay Steede In photo: Dean Smith Medical emergencies can be extremely difficult to manage during extreme weather. Of course, staying at home during a storm is encouraged, as venturing out is dangerous, and emergency…