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Hurricane Preparedness
 
Suggested hurricane kit

Suggested hurricane kit

Bermuda is a hurricane-prone island. Although the worst of these storms generally skirt Bermuda; an occasional storm inflicts significant damage. Cruise ships regularly alter their schedules and courses to and from the United States due to Atlantic hurricanes. General information about natural disaster preparedness is available via the internet from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at: http://www.fema.gov/ or locally at www.weather.bm

Hurricanes

Hurricane season runs from June through November, although the most serious storms usually occur in the fall months.   Bermuda tends to weather tropical storms very well, and hotels are equipped to assist their guests should a hurricane hit the island. For more information on hurricanes please go to: www.weather.bm

With the advent of hurricane season, the American Consulate advises American citizens to prepare in advance for a worst case scenario.   Make sure that your travel documents are up to date and in order for emergency travel.  

The Consulate advises Americans to renew passports when there is six months of validity remaining.  It takes two to three weeks to obtain or renew a passport, and five working days to obtain extra passport pages. Please follow this link to Passport Information.

In preparation for a hurricane, store the following items in an easy-to-access place in your home:

  • Batteries
  • Blanket
  • Books and games
  • Canned meats, fruits, vegetables, juices, milk and soup,  plus salt, pepper, and sugar
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Change of clothing, rain wear, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, thermal wear
  • Comfort foods:  cookies, candy, sweetened cereals, instant coffee and tea bags
  • Dust masks, disposable
  • Eyeglasses, extra pair
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Foods for people with special diets
  • Gloves, leather
  • Hard hat
  • Important papers/documents (in waterproof container)
  • Keys, extra set for house and car
  • Paper cups, plastic utensils, matches, non-electric can opener, and aluminum foil
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Plastic trash bags (large) and large, covered trash can
  • Prescription medicine and vitamins
  • Radio, battery powered
  • Special items for elderly, infants
  • Sterno (fuel) for cooking and lightweight cooking pans
  • Toilet paper, antibacterial hand wipes, soap, chlorine bleach, disinfectant and paper towels 
  • Water:  1 gallon per person per day
  • Whistle