Hurricane Melissa disaster relief for Jamaica, Philly and abroad
Jamaica is bracing for the worse of Melissa’s impact as the island could be hit by the strongest storm in its history. Evacuations of low-lying areas have already taken place. Jamaica’s public electricity service is working to ensure continuity of service. The government has already allocated funds to prevent injury and death and a rapid recovery response. Family members in the greater Philadelphia looking to get in touch with loved ones in Jamaica are asked to contact the consulate via email chris@Jamaicaconsulatephiladelphia.com.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (DC News Now) -- Airports across Jamaica are closed as Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, moves closer to the island. Flights are canceled until later this week, and officials are warning of potentially catastrophic conditions as strong winds and heavy rains begin to arrive. From…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— A Beebe man and his nephew are taking the Arkansas spirit overseas to help those devastated by Hurricane Melissa, which made landfall in Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm earlier this week. Clint Roe, a longtime volunteer with Ground Force Humanitarian Aid, says the group specializes…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Extremely dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and will bring catastrophic winds, flash flooding and storm surge to the island, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. The eye of the storm made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica at around 1 p.m. Maximum sustained…