Residents of Jamaica are mobilizing to rebuild their communities following Hurricane Melissa's destructive path, which left roads impassable and infrastructure damaged. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue operations as authorities warn the death toll may increase in coming days.
In St. Elizabeth Parish, local teams work around the clock to clear debris while families assess property losses. Kelesha Williams, reporting from the hardest-hit areas, observed residents banding together to distribute supplies despite limited access to electricity and clean water.
Meteorologists confirmed Melissa intensified rapidly before landfall, leaving little time for evacuation preparations. The storm's impact on Jamaica's tourism sector and agricultural exports remains uncertain, with key transportation routes still blocked.
