Map
Hazards
Past Events
Hurricane Fabian (2003): Over $300 million USD in damage;
4 killed
Hurricane Emily (1987): Heavy damage.
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
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Profile
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Consisting of 138 coral islands, Bermuda has been
brushed by
several hurricanes, though has had fewer instances of being directly hit by one, having encountered only 7 in the last century (the latest being Fabian in 2003).
| Coordinates |
32 20 N, 64 45 W |
| Area |
53.3 km2 |
| Terrain |
Low hills, separated by fertile depressions |
| Population |
65,365 |
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Government Strategies
Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is a government agency
headed by the Deputy Governor and the Police Commissioner.
Their task is to coordinate the efforts of the government
departments as well as private industry, and communicate
information to the public.
A command post (COMOPS) is setup my EMO during an emergency.
Member of CDERA.
Country Contacts
Bermuda Emergency Measures Organization (EMO)
Hamilton, Bermuda
(441) 295-0011
Fax:
E-mail:
Charles Mooney Chief Inspector 70
Police Headquarters,
10 Headquarters Hill, Devonshire DB02,
PO Box HM530
Hamilton, Bermuda
(441) 295-0011
Fax: (441) 229-4340
E-mail:
Roger Williams Director
Bermuda Weather Service, PO Box GE BX
St. David's, Bermuda
(441) 293-5078
Fax: (441) 293-6658
E-mail: roger@ibl.bm
http://www.bermudaweather.bm/bws/
Bermuda Biological Station for Research, 17 Biological Lane, Ferry Reach
St. George's, Bermuda
(441) 297-1880
Fax: (441) 297-8143
E-mail: webmaster@bbsr.edu
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