Devastation in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
People arriving in Miami from Jamaica share stories of the horrible devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.
As Jamaica's airports reopen, individuals with ties to the island are returning to Miami, bringing with them accounts of the storm's impact.
There's a lot of people on the street. They're hungry, they have nowhere to sleep. It's unlike anything I have ever seen before.
A woman who arrived at Miami International Airport noted that photographs from the island only partially convey the extent of the damage.
Seeing it in person, it's completely different.
She mentioned that some communities, such as Elizabeth, were particularly hard hit, with areas being "totally leveled."
Author's summary: Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica.