Update on Hurricane Melissa…
10/29 – 9:00am – Details are emerging on the damage to the infrastructure of Jamaica’s roads and airports, and hospitals. The needs will be great. Unfortunately, the Montego Bay Airport has sustained significant damage and will remain closed today. Caribbean Airlines has cancelled their flights through Thursday, October 30th pending additional assessments into both Montego Bay’s and Kingston’s airports.
10/28 – 8:30pm – Hurricane Melissa passed over Jamaica today and has left signification damage to infrastructure, power and communications. Now downgraded to a Cat.3, Melissa continues on a track to Eastern Cuba with heavy rainfall and flash flooding predicted for the overnight hours. By tomorrow midday, Melissa will cross into southeastern and central Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The airports in Santiago de Cuba and Holguin were closed earlier today. Check with your airlines with regards to the Turks & Caicos – it appears many are sending larger aircraft to repatriate guests wishing to leave early.
PLEASE CONSIDER HOW YOU CAN HELP:
The Government of Jamaica has launched an official relief and recovery platform following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The new website: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm – is designed to coordinate relief efforts, mobilize support and provide critical resources for those affected by the storm. You can make secure donations and submit pledges.
One Caribbean USA supports and recognizes the efforts of The American Red Cross. Financial contributions are gratefully accepted. The American Red Cross has delivered aid to the Caribbean (and indeed to destinations around the world) when they are most in need. For more information on how you can donate your time or make a financial contribution, click American Red Cross for more information.
