Massive Recovery Effort Underway After Melissa Batters Jamaica
• Jamaica faces a massive recovery effort after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread destruction, displacing thousands.
• The Jamaican government, with international aid, is prioritizing emergency shelter, food, medical care, and infrastructure restoration.
• The recovery process is expected to be long and challenging, focusing on rebuilding stronger and improving disaster preparedness for future events.
Massive recovery effort underway after devastating hurricane
A massive recovery effort is underway in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its fury, leaving a trail of destruction across the island. With winds reaching 185 mph and torrential rainfall, the hurricane has been described by Prime Minister Andrew Holness as one of the nation's worst disasters. Homes, hospitals, and critical infrastructure have been decimated, leaving thousands displaced and in urgent need of assistance.
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