A public meeting of the Emergency Measures Organisation to discuss an emergency evacuation plan for Ferry Reach was called a success by organisers.

The meeting, at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science’s Hanson Hall, was intended to discuss what would happen if there was a serious incident at the Ferry Reach fuel farms.

Steve Cosham, National Disaster Coordinator, said: “It is critical to involve the public in the process of developing emergency contingency plans.

“This helps ensure everyone has a vested interest in them, and should the need arise, be committed to implementing those plans.”

Along with members of the public, the meeting was attended by Graham Redford, Rubis managing director, Jonathan Brewin, SOL general manager and Wayne Furbert, the Acting Minister of National Security.

One of the subjects discussed at the meeting was the potential introduction of liquid natural gas and the hazards it could present.

Jeane Nikolai, Government’s Director of Energy, said: “The independent Regulatory Authority of Bermuda is in the process of creating an energy generation strategy in the form of an Integrated Resource Plan or IRP.

“When completed, the IRP will guide us in employing future technologies.”

Volunteers agreed to represent Ferry Reach residents at future meetings, with the goal of completing contingency plans by the end of the year.