Emergency Measures Organisation - Government of Bermuda

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Press Release Oct 31, 2025

EMO - All Clear at 12NOON

Earlier this morning, (Oct. 31), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, convened an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive meeting to get the latest update on post Hurricane Melissa and to assess the resumption of public services. Hurricane Melissa is no longer an immediate threat to Bermuda and has rapidly moved away from the island, having passed Bermuda in the early hours of this morning as a Category 2 storm. However there will be some windy and...

Press Release Oct 31, 2025

Morning EMO Video Update - 8.00 am

Following the 6.00 am (and final) Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) update, please note the latest Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) update from the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, JP, MP. Video update here: EMO Update 8.00 a.m. - Oct. 31 . The Minister is joined by the Michelle Pitcher of the BWS and Mr. Noel Martin, the DRRM National Disaster Coordinater. Initial EMO reports indicate that there are a number of fallen trees and debris, and downed electrical wires and utility...

Press Release Oct 31, 2025

Evening EMO Video Update - 1.45 am

Following the midnight Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecast, please note the latest Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) update from the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, JP, MP. The Minister is joined by the Director of the BWS Phil Rogers and Mr. Noel Martin, the DRRM National Disaster Coordinater. Video update here: EMO Update 1.45 a.m. - Oct. 31 The next update will be around 7.45 a.m.

Press Release Oct 31, 2025

Evening EMO Video Update - 10.00 pm

Following the 9.00 p.m. Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) forecast, please note the latest Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) update from the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, JP, MP. The Minister is joined by the Director of the BWS Phil Rogers. Video update here: EMO Update 10pm - Oct. 30 The EMO will continue to monitor the storm’s developments over the next several hours. It is expected that at first light, work crews will be moving about the island, assessing any damage and...

Press Release Oct 31, 2025

EMO Advisory - Public should guard against weather misinformation

The Ministry of National Security advised this evening that it is aware of messages circulating that contain unofficial weather commentary about Hurricane Melissa. A Ministry spokesperson said, “While we understand the public’s concern and desire for storm related information, we strongly urge residents to rely only on official information and technical guidance from the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) and the Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO). “These agencies are the authoritative sources...

Press Release Oct 30, 2025

Hurricane Melissa EMO Update - 3PM

Earlier this afternoon (Oct. 30), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Michael Weeks, JP, MP, convened an Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) Executive meeting to assess the latest developments in advance of Hurricane Melissa. As of the 3.00 p.m. forecast, the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) advised that Hurricane Melissa is expected to pass Bermuda as a Category 2 storm, with its closest point of approach 112 nm, 1.00 a.m. Friday morning. The current forecast has Melissa delivering...