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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:
Read MoreEMO: 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.
EMO Advisories Regarding Hurricane Igor
Sun, 2010-09-19
EMO - As everyone is now aware the Causeway is closed. Here are the latest advisories from the EMO:
Advisory – John Smith’s Bay Area
Sat, 2010-09-18
Due to the increasing surf as Hurricane Igor approaches the island, an area of South Road in Smith’s parish west of John Smith’s Bay to Watch Hill Park has been closed off to traffic using concrete barriers. However, we have received reports that members of the public are ignoring these barriers and walking along the shoreline in the area to observe the ocean. We are urging members of the public not to walk along the shoreline in that area and to heed the barriers, as they have been placed there for their safety.
Reported Firearm Incident in Pembroke
Sat, 2010-09-18
Around 1:40pm on Saturday, Police responded to a report of gunshots in the Spanish Point Road, Pembroke area. Officers attended the scene and conducted inquiries; however there were no reported injuries. An active investigation into this matter is underway. 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.
September 17 - Daily Report
Fri, 2010-09-17
Confirmed Firearm Incident in Paget - Around 3:40am on Friday, Police responded to a confirmed firearm incident in the Dudley Hill, Paget area. A 31 year old man was injured and taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. His injury is not believed to be life threatening. An active investigation into this matter is underway. 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 Advisory
Thu, 2010-09-16
With the impending arrival of Hurricane Igor the public is urged to prepare now, in advance while weather conditions allow. Here are some tips to help secure your home prior to the storm:
ROOF AND TANK
Block the gutters with clean rags or other device to prevent any leaves, salt and other contamination from entering your water tank.
September 15 - Daily Report
Wed, 2010-09-15
Burglary - Around 7am on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a York Street, St. George’s business. It appears that sometime overnight an unknown culprit gained entry into the store and removed a cash register containing a quantity of cash. Inquiries into this incident are underway.
Promotions
Tue, 2010-09-14
The Bermuda Police Service is pleased to announce the following promotions which became effective as of August 12th
2010.
To Chief Inspector – Othneal Haynes
September 14 - Weekly Review
Tue, 2010-09-14
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 6th – Monday, September 13th 2010 there were:
