Hurricane Paulette continues to affect Bermuda with strong winds, rain and dangerous conditions.
We are aware of a number of outages across the island and crews will not begin work to repair outages until conditions are safe to do so. Members of the public should not call 955 unless there is an emergency which includes a pole fire or downed power line.
As of 7:00 am a total of 22,847 customers are without power.
Once it is safe for BELCO crews to leave their places of shelter, they will assess the damage caused by the storm.
It is very important for the public to stay off the roads to allow all essential services including BELCO crews unimpeded access to respond to any emergencies and address power outages.
BELCO has engaged the Company’s crisis management team who are meeting regularly and will continue to meet and coordinate restoration efforts until all power is restored.
As a reminder, downed power lines pose an extreme danger. If power lines are down residents are strongly advised to adhere to the following safety precautions:
- Stay away from downed power lines – at least 33 feet or more (that’s approximately three car lengths).
- Always assume downed power lines are energised and dangerous.
- Stay clear of piles of debris or downed foliage that may conceal live power lines.
- Do not run from a fallen line. Running from a fallen line may cause your legs to bridge current from higher to lower voltage and you may receive a shock. Instead, keep your legs together and shuffle away with both feet on the ground. Shuffle a safe distance (33 feet or more) away from other utility poles.
Residents are encouraged to follow us on social media on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information. The BELCO Storm Smart Guide can also be downloaded from the BELCO website with all information required to stay safe during the storm season.