Government offices and services will remain open unless further notice is given at 7 a.m. today.

Bermuda's public transport network of buses and ferries to remain running as normal.

Public schools will start today as scheduled.

The Causeway is open to all traffic but Police will be on the scene from 8 a.m.

The airport is on-line, with all flights expected to arrive on time.

Police warn it is life threatening to surf or swim while the hurricane is in the area.

Residents in low-lying areas close to the ocean should listen carefully for evacuation instructions, Police warn.

Stay away from disaster areas, Police say, and do not hinder the work of rescue workers and emergency services.

Do not flood 911 with calls for help, but calls for assistance will be dealt with at Comops by an elevated chain of command.