Weather Alert:The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Hurricane Florence, which is currently 1,170 miles east-southeast of the island, moving northwest at 12mph. Actions to Take: All U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Bermuda should monitor local weather reports, and follow directions from local officials. For more information, follow this link which is updated every 6 ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 September, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. 2. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
| Tags: hurricane
1. As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
The U.S. Consulate in Hamilton, Bermuda, informs U.S. citizens that Hurricane Nicole is a threat to Bermuda, and the hurricane warning is in effect. Nicole is forecasted to pass Bermuda as a Category Two Hurricane on Thursday, October 13th, with wind gusts up to 120 MPH. For the latest updates on the storm please see ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: hurricane
The U.S. Consulate in Hamilton, Bermuda, informs U.S. citizens that tropical storm Karl is a potential threat to Bermuda, with an estimated point of approach 257nm to our south in the next 72 hours (3 days). Karl is currently a weak tropical storm; however, over the next couple of days, the environment could become more ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 10 September, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: worldwide caution
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season lasts through November 2016, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 June, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
1. As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 31 May, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General in Hamilton alerts U.S. citizens to continuing protests in Hamilton over the Government of Bermuda’s proposed law that would grant status and permanent residency to current non-Bermudian residents who have lived in Bermuda for extended periods. Protests began on March 11 and have continued over the past four days. The demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 16 March, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
1. The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by ...
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
