EMO Update: Tropical Storm Jerry 'Most Likely Sometime on Tuesday'

Local officials continue to monitor Tropical Storm Jerry closely as forecasters say although the storm has weakened, it is still anticipated to pass over Bermuda, “most likely sometime on Tuesday”.

National Security Minister Wayne Caines held another news conference this afternoon, to update the public on the latest information coming out of today’s Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) meeting.

But he warned: “This could change.”

“It is too soon to tell. As I stressed yesterday, we strongly encourage everyone to remain in a hurricane readiness mode,” he said.

“If you know anyone who does not have access to online media sites – specifically our seniors – please encourage them to listen 100.1 FM at 1:30 pm and again tomorrow at 1:30 pm so that they can stay abreast of the storm updates,” he added.

Following the Emergency Measures Organization meeting today, the public is advised:

Buses – we have made significant progress. Bus routes 2, 3, 4 (St. John’s Road only) 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 will resume at 1 pm today. The other routes are being checked and we will provide an update later this afternoon
Belco has just over 8,000 customers without power – 28%, and anticipate all power to be restored by Monday
Public schools – we will provide an update tomorrow on whether they will be open on Monday
Road clearing continues so please be mindful and take caution while driving on our roads
The ferries are running as normal
KEMH is operating as normal and are preparing for the next storm. Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s is open this weekend from 12noon – 12midnight. Weekday hours are 4pm – until 12 midnight
I will remind the public to please take all necessary precautions while restoring their property. The hospital has treated a number of cases of persons receiving injuries while restoring their properties
Additionally – pay close attention to the food in your fridge. If you have been without electricity for a few days the food in your fridge may be bad – throw it out
Trash collection has resumed. Thursday’s garbage collection is being collected today
Marsh Folly is open for collection now and closes at 7:00pm. The will open Sunday at 7:30am until 4pm. Please take trees/foliage to the Marsh Folly Facility – dumping fees have been waived. Satellite drop off sites at Somerset Bus Station and the Airport will no longer be available
All Bermuda public Beaches are open. Lifeguards are on duty until 6 pm this evening
The Royal Bermuda Regiment remain embodied
Cedarbridge Academy will be open as the storm shelter for those in need during this storm.
The Hamilton docks are open. The Bermuda Islander arrived yesterday and the Oleander will arrive on Sunday and leave on Monday
The Grandeur of the Seas arrived today and will leave on Sunday evening
The Norwegian Dawn arrives early tomorrow morning and will also leave Sunday evening
Cruise ships scheduled to arrive next week have been cancelled
The L F Wade International Airport is operating as normal
The Somerset Police Station received damage. The Somerset police service has been relocated to Dockyard
Bermuda is back up and running