About Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa

As you may know, there was a hurricane just recently that casted a darkened shadow towards the civilians.

It was a dreary day in Toronto (October 30th), with the rain showers falling down.

This is the reminiscent from Hurricane Melissa that catastrophically hammered homes, buildings, left the city in water and more than 50 reported deaths in several countries. 

Now tracking for the Bahamas and towards Bermuda and then weakening to Newfoundland, Canada. (since this Blog Post was posted).

When I first heard this on the news, I immediately thought about the time I was in Jamaica and the wonderful citizens there. The streets were covered in graffiti, we were shown the rich houses and mansions to the poverty neighborhoods. 

I saw a lot of palm trees, sand on the beaches and people walking around with their children crossing the street. 

I can't remember the tour guides name because its been long ago, but I do remember how chill they are. Jamaican people are amazing people with such a cool factor and such a wonderful vibrant city.

The one thing that I can say about Jamaica is how friendly, relaxed and the 'don't worry' attitude. 

My dad said 'Ramen' when he was supposed to say 'Yah Mon'. 

Those pictures I'm sharing are from the time I went to Jamaica on an excursion.

I learned a lot about relaxing from this wonderful town, how to slow down in crisis modes and how to forget about the world and let it be.

Unfortunately, Jamaica is being hit hard by Hurricane Melissa with a Category 5 that hit them. 

I spoke with the Canadian Red Cross and they have told me that you can donate to them.

Here is the link: Donate to the ​​Hurricane Melissa Appeal​

You can also check out their updates regarding the relief of Hurricane Melissa here: Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help people impacted by Hurricane Melissa - Canadian Red Cross

Update: The death toll from the Hurricane has reached over 45 people with another 15 missing. This according to the CBC News update. 

Alvin Gayle, the director general of Jamaica's emergency management office, spoke to CBC News regarding the hurricane and relief efforts, and said that helicopters have been dropping food and basic supplies to two communities.

From Raquel Cunha/Reuters

President and CEO, Hugh Grant has spoken to CBC News about the power surge.

He said; "This is a solid milestone given the scale of destruction."

He also added the Montego Bay International Airport has their power restored. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hurricane-melissa-death-toll-jamaica-9.6975083