Hurricane Season

Beautiful weather. The relaxed island lifestyle. There are so many great things about living in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Part of that lifestyle, however, is the inevitable — hurricane season. We’ve put together some information about hurricanes, and tips to help you prepare for this eventuality. If you’re building a house or renovating your existing home, there are several things you can do to help prepare for the storm.

Hurricane Checklist

These hurricane help measures are recommended by Bermuda's EMO (Emergency Measures Organization):

• • Collect and bring inside all the loose stuff that may be lying outdoors like garden furniture, plants on pots, barbecues etc. Two wheelers should be brought inside.
  • Put the window shutters in place. When the hurricane strikes, it is advisable that you keep one window shutter open by an inch in order to reduce pressure build up.
  • Remember that if the eye of the storm passes overhead, a strong wind in an opposite direction will return.
  • During the storm, unplug all electronic goods that do not have surge protections. Also pull out the transmission cable from the TV socket. Keep only one light switched on.
  • If you see there are torn out electrical wires or branches that have fallen on wires, do not touch them. They may be live and can be fatal.
  • If you use a portable generator, ensure that it has been properly earthed. Use it outdoor under a shade. Appliances should be directly plugged into the generator rather than putting the generator into the house lines.
  • Take gas for your vehicles and fill up the tanks in advance. However cooking gas cylinders should not be used.
  • In areas where there may be seawater contamination, any pipes coming from the roof or other places and leading to the water tank should be closed off.

Links and Resources

Bermuda Emergency Measures Organisation

Red Cross Caribbean Disaster Management Reference Centre

American Red Cross- Hurricane Information

FEMA- Caribbean Area Division

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Standby Generators

Enjoy convenience and peace of mind with an automatic standby generator. A backup to your electrical system, the generator operates whether you are home or away. Within seconds of an outage, it automatically supplies power directly to your home’s electrical circuit breaker box.

After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and waits for the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane gas and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit. After a storm or during any power outage, it is important to keep clean water pumping and your food supply fresh. Check out the video to learn more about how standby generators work.

 
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Hurricane/Impact Resistant Windows and Doors

Impact resistant windows and doors help protect your home against hurricane-force winds and flying debris. Plus, they can provide year-round security against thieves and intruders, dramatically reduce outdoor noise and filter out 99% of the UV light that enters your home and causes fading.

When combined with insulating glass you have energy efficient windows that can significantly reduce cooling and heating costs.

JELD-WEN® offers custom wood, vinyl and aluminum windows and patio doors with JELD-WEN ImpactGard protection ideal for homes in areas prone to hurricanes and other extreme conditions. They're designed to meet the strictest building codes. Check out the video to the above.

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