12/09/2025
One Love, One Jamaica How You Can Help After Hurricane Melissa
On October 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm—the strongest hurricane ever recorded to strike the island. The devastation has been catastrophic. Nearly 1.9 million people have been affected, with thousands displaced from their homes. In St. Elizabeth Parish, an estimated 90% of homes were destroyed, and much of the island remains without power. For many Broward County residents with ties to Jamaica—whether through family, heritage, or simply a love for the island—the images of destruction have been heartbreaking....
On October 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm—the strongest hurricane ever recorded to strike the island. The devastation has been catastrophic. Nearly 1.9 million (more…)