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Wednesday Jun 15, 2011 at 4:00 pm

Bermuda Regiment to the rescue here . . . and overseas

While many believe that the primary role of the Bermuda Regiment is internal security, the realistic main role is to provide disaster relief, especially during a hurricane.

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Hurricane season �above normal�

The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season will be �above normal�, spawning six to 10 hurricanes of which around half could become major,...

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Jun 15, 2011 4:23 pm

Keep kids busy with games and crafts during a hurricane

Keeping children entertained during any rainy day can be difficult. But throw in a hurricane, which brings along the possible...

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Jun 15, 2011 4:00 pm

Make sure your doors and windows have the best protection

With hurricane season upon us, it’s a good time to start thinking about those areas of the home that are most...

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Jun 15, 2011 4:00 pm

Hurricanes: The name game

When you think about it, it may seem curious that hurricanes and tropical storms receive names each year, while other kinds of...

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Jun 15, 2011 4:45 pm

Remembering Hurricane Emily

Back in 1987 Wendell Hollis was a Major in the Bermuda Regiment under the command of Lt Col Gavin Shorto. And then Hurricane...

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Jun 15, 2011 4:00 pm

Hurricane food: Make the best of it!

Losing electricity during a hurricane is certainly one of the worst side effects of a storm hitting Bermuda no air...

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Jun 15, 2011 4:57 pm

Weather expert from UK experiences a hurricane for the first time during Igor

As an Instructor at The UK Meteorological Office College, I often gave lectures on hurricanes, their dynamics, forecasting and...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:00 pm

Pilot project launched in Somerset

In an effort to decrease power outages related to foliage coming into contact with overhead lines, Bermuda Electric Light...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:09 pm

Bermuda�s history with Hurricane Hunters

Did you know the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, also known as the Hurricane Hunters, were once stationed in Bermuda?

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Jun 15, 2011 5:13 pm

Crucial information gathered by Hurricane Hunters

It was arguably one of the most exciting events in Bermuda last year the arrival of the Air Force Reserve Command�s Weather...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:15 pm

Bermuda dodged a bullet with Igor . . . but don�t get complacent!

Bermuda�s hurricane season began on June 1. We urge residents to once again prepare in earnest for a hurricane season that...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:19 pm

Protection from the unexpected this season

Hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November 30. The National Weather Service is currently predicting...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:23 pm

The story of the Leicester

A ship getting hit by a hurricane may have suffered bad luck but consider the case of the Leicester which was hit twice in...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:00 pm

A good read for when a hurricane hits

When a hurricane hits Bermuda or comes close you can pretty much bank on the electricty going out. No TV to entertain you or...

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Jun 15, 2011 5:00 pm

Hurricane: Storm Science

Learn all about these powerful storms, share your stories, see Andrew in 3-D, or make a Hurricane Spiral.

Owlie Skywarn's Weather Book

Watch out ... a hurricane could be headed your way! Owlie explains hurricanes, and what to do before, during and after the storm. Test your knowledge with two fun quizzes.