What do they do?

The EMO prepares all government departments and non-government agencies for severe weather events and other disasters that may affect Bermuda and coordinates emergency response and recovery. These events include:

  • hurricanes and severe weather
  • pandemics
  • major oil spills
  • air crashes
  • major cruise ship incidents
  • tsunamis
  • terrorrism
  • major fires

The EMO also activates the emergency FM radio channel (100.1) during emergencies.