September 21 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2010-09-21
The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise the motoring public to slow down and to drive as well as ride responsibly on the island’s roads. Additionally, we urge those traveling in cars to use their seatbelts at all times and make sure any children traveling in the vehicle are appropriately restrained. Those traveling on motorcycles should always fasten their helmets and avoid making a third lane.
During the week of Monday, September 13th – Monday, September 20th 2010 there were:
Read MoreConfirmed Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Mon, 2010-09-20
Around 5:40pm on Monday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Friswells Road, Pembroke area. Two 22 year old men were injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not life threatening. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 299-8115 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.
Hurricane Igor Update
Mon, 2010-09-20
From the EMO - There have been no reports of any deaths or major injuries as a result of Hurricane Igor; however there is reported property damage in various locations around the island with some trees down and debris in the road. Emergency services personnel are making their assessment of the damage at the moment and we would appeal for members of the public to please stay off the roads so they can carry out their jobs quickly and efficiently.
EMO Hurricane Igor Advisories #4
Sun, 2010-09-19
Please see this EMO video for some advisories regarding Hurricane Igor.
EMO Hurricane Igor Advisories #3
Sun, 2010-09-19
Please see this EMO video for some advisories regarding Hurricane Igor.
EMO Hurricane Igor Advisories #2
Sun, 2010-09-19
Please see this EMO video for some advisories regarding Hurricane Igor.
EMO Hurricane Igor Advisories #1
Sun, 2010-09-19
Please see this EMO video for some advisories regarding Hurricane Igor.
EMO: Update From BELCO
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO: Update from BELCO - Total customers out as of 4:00pm – approximately 16,000. BELCO has approximately 35,500 customers, so about half the island is without power.
All crews have been stood down for safety reasons until storm force winds abate. Any emergencies will be dealt with by opening circuit breakers from BELCO's Operations Centre.
EMO: Update From Department of Parks
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO: Update from the Department of Parks - There are trees down in several locations around the island.
Trees are reported to be down at:
EMO: Update From BELCO
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO: Update from BELCO - At 2:00pm, approximately 7,000 customers were without power. (We will continue to provide updates throughout the storm).
Since the noon update, as the storm has intensified, BELCO’s Hurricane Igor Incident Command have made the decision that all crews will now stand down, effective immediately, until storm force winds abate. With the worst of the hurricane yet to come, the plan calls for crews to be sent back out into the field as soon as possible on Monday when conditions improve.
BELCO’s Plant will continue to generate power throughout the storm.
