While most of us are tentatively inspecting our roofs and gardens for damage after a storm has passed, some people must get straight on with the task of helping those in need. The aftermath of…
There is a reason why native and endemic species such as the Bermuda cedar, olivewood bark, bay grape, sea ox-eye or tassel plant have survived here. They can withstand hurricanes as well as a coastal…
A party during a storm is not necessarily the best way to go, but it’s a lot better than being on your own in a dark, humid house with nothing to do but listen to…
Bermuda is used to hurricanes, and many of us tend to put off worrying about them until at least August and, even then, we are unlikely to stock up on supplies unless one is actually…
Bermuda has been lucky enough in recent hurricane seasons that those awful storms of the past are starting to feel like a distant memory. The danger is that even though we’re repeatedly warned about the…
Hurricanes have been battering Bermuda for centuries. While some of the most damaging storms of this century, such as Fabian (2003) and Gonzalo (2014) are well remembered by many of today’s residents, there were some…
While the members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment are much more than just hurricane cleanup personnel, they are the experts at it. Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) soldiers are often first on the scene to clear…