The Progressive Labour Party thanked the Island’s emergency services — and the community at large — for their response to Hurricane Gonzalo this weekend.

Opposition Leader Marc Bean said he was gratified no loss of life had been caused by the storm, and that while there was damage across the Island, it was not as widespread as it could have been.

“The community spirit that has been shown by neighbours working together to clear fallen branches, and to check in on the elderly, has made me proud,” Mr Bean said.

“Our thanks and appreciation goes out to our Bermuda Police Service, Bermuda Fire Service, Bermuda Regiment, and to Belco and BTC who have all worked tirelessly to serve and protect our country, and to restore service in the wake of Gonzalo.

“It is in challenging times such as this when we truly see the Bermudian spirit in full display.”

Walter Roban, the Shadow Minister of Public Safety, also expressed his appreciation for the Island’s police and firefighters, saying Bermuda must learn from Gonzalo so that it may better deal with future storms.

“Over the next few weeks there will be an opportunity to reflect on all aspects of storm readiness, the EMO, and the recovery process, and in this post mortem we can identify areas that we did well in, and those that may need improvement,” he said.

“I echo the sentiments of my party leader that it has been wonderful to see the Bermudian spirit in full force.