With the Club Med implosion less than two weeks away, the Ministry of Health has announced a number of measures to ensure public safety.

While the implosion is expected to be well contained, there is some risk that dust will settle away from the hotel area. As a result, anyone with breathing problems is advised to stay at least 1,500 feet away from the site on August 25.

For anyone else, a cordon will be established by the Bermuda Police Service and the Bermuda Regiment, preventing onlookers from coming within 1,000 feet of the area.

Because of the layout of the area, the best vantage point will be from the water, but for safety the Marine Police will keep boaters in a safe area east of the Narrows shipping channel.

Anyone living in the area near the site will be evacuated from the area temporarily and cared for by the Government at another location.

Residents living in GE03 and GE05 postal codes will be receiving brochures in the mail and they are advised that they may be asked to block their roof gutters.

Bermuda Water Consultants will be monitoring air and water for pollution levels to make sure there are no health risks.