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)
Tel (441) 295-0011
Civil Defense
Mr. Charles Mooney
Chief Inspector 70
Police Headquarters
10 Headquarters Hill
Devonshire DB02
PO Box HM530
Hamilton, Bermuda
Tel (441) 295-0011 / 299-4245
Fax (441) 229-4340
Works and Engineering
Tel (441) 295-5151
Bermuda Biological Station for Research
17 Biological Lane
Ferry Reach
St. George's GE01
Bermuda
Tel (441) 297-1880
Fax (441) 297-8143
E-mail webmaster@bbsr.edu
Bermuda Weather Service
Roger Williams, Director
PO Box GE BX
Bemuda
Tel (441) 293-5078
Fax (441) 293-6658
E-mail roger@ibl.bm
Additional Resources
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