HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today advised that there were several outages across the island as a result of Tropical Storm Alex. At 10:00 am this morning, there were approximately 1,000 customers without power across several parishes...
Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Alex Updates
[June 6, 2022 | 11:00pm Update] As of 11:00pm tonight all Tropical Storm Alex related outages have been restored. We are extremely appreciative to our entire team who worked tirelessly today to keep Bermuda powered and to restore power where necessary. We would also...
Tropical Storm Alex Preparations
HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today advised that preparations are being made for the expected impact of Tropical Storm Alex. BELCO’s Crisis Management Team have met to discuss and plan for the likely impacts of Tropical Storm Alex as...
RG Supplement: The Power of Tree Trimming
Check out our article in the Royal Gazette's Hurricane Supplement: Royal Gazette NewsrackWith early predictions of an above-average hurricane season for 2022, we must commence and maintain our hurricane readiness throughout the entirety of the season as it is of the...
Hurricane Preparedness and Advice for Residents
HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today advised that with hurricane season beginning on June 1st, the Company is taking all the necessary steps to prepare for what forecasters believe will be an active season. BELCO staff begin...
Hurricane Larry Updates
[10:00am - 09/10/2021 - Update] As of 10:00am this morning, we are happy to report that we only suffered one storm-related outage due to tree overgrowth throughout Hurricane Larry. We want to thank our teams for their swift preparations and careful attention to...
BELCO Advisory on Hurricane Preparedness
HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited ('BELCO' or the 'Company') today provided an update on hurricane preparedness. Forecasters are calling for Hurricane Larry to pass close to Bermuda, potentially as major Category 3 to 4 hurricane, late next week....
BELCO Tree Trimming Advisory
HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today issued an advisory on tree trimming now we are in hurricane season. Trees falling on power lines is the leading cause of power outages in Bermuda, especially during hurricanes. BELCO hires local...
BELCO Update on Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
HamiltonBermuda Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (BELCO) today provided an update on the electricity restoration efforts following a severe winter storm that damaged distribution infrastructure across the island. As of this morning all customers have had power...
BELCO crews continue to work to restore power
HamiltonBermuda A spokesperson on behalf of BELCO Krista Barnes said "Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited ("BELCO") crews continue to work to restore power across Bermuda following damage caused by the winter storm. As of 8:00 am this morning, there were...