8 d. ago Hurricane Melissa Leaves Behind a Staggering Homelessness Toll in Jamaica

Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica, officials are beginning to grapple with the challenge of trying to find housing for thousands of families.

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1 week ago State Department touts foreign assistance during Hurricane Melissa without USAID

State Department touts foreign assistance during Hurricane Melissa without USAID  abcnews.go.com

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2 w. ago After Hurricane Melissa, Solar Power Kept the Electricity on for Some Jamaicans

Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said.

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa left $8 billion in damage. Jamaica needs US support to get back on its feet.

Hurricane Melissa left $8 billion in damage. Jamaica needs US support to get back on its feet.  Atlantic Council

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2 w. ago Shutdown's impact at airports will worsen, says TSA — travelers should 'go early' and 'be patient'

TSA wait times surge to over two hours at some major airports during the government shutdown, with Houston, LAX and Orlando hit hard as travelers are urged to arrive early.

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2 w. ago Damage from Hurricane Melissa is still blocking aid to Jamaica's residents

We take a look at how the disaster response is unfolding in Jamaica and what that recovery looks like. The U.S. has supplied support and money towards the effort but is it enough. Tanis/Davis

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2 w. ago Analysis Finds Global Warming Made Hurricane Melissa More Damaging

Climate change enabled the storm to churn faster and grow more quickly, a rapid analysis found.

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2 w. ago Influencers face backlash for 'tragedy tourism' during Hurricane Melissa

Influencers face backlash for posting TikTok and Instagram videos while traveling to Jamaica during Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with critics calling their content insensitive.

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2 w. ago How local groups are helping Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa devastation

How local groups are helping Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa devastation  NBC4 Washington

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2 w. ago After Hurricane Melissa, a Seaside Town in Jamaica Picks Up the Pieces

Ninety percent of the homes in Black River, Jamaica, were destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, reflecting the broader devastation and rebuilding facing many Jamaican communities

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2 w. ago Jamaican resident talks about recovery efforts after hurricane ravaged island

Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica last month. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Bradley, whose home lost its roof, about recovery efforts in the town of Negril.

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2 w. ago Missouri family stranded by Hurricane Melissa is back in the United States

Missouri family stranded by Hurricane Melissa is back in the United States  First Alert 4

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2 w. ago Missouri family stranded during Hurricane Melissa back on U.S. mainland

Missouri family stranded during Hurricane Melissa back on U.S. mainland  KFVS12

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2 w. ago Death Toll Rises From Hurricane Melissa as Many Communities Remain Cut off

Authorities have yet to reach dozens of communities in Jamaica, raising the question of how many people really died in last week’s storm.

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3 w. ago Climate Change Made Hurricane Melissa 4 Times More Likely, Study Suggests

Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood.

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3 w. ago 19 fatalities in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, death toll expected to rise

Nineteen people are confirmed dead in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, which tore through the island as a Category 5 hurricane this week.

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3 w. ago In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock

The Category 5 storm ravaged western Jamaica and drenched the small community of New River, where residents were coping with a massive clean up. At least 19 people have died nationwide, officials said.

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3 w. ago WATCH: Devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica

Entire communities have been devastated or isolated after taking a direct hit form the powerful storm.

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3 w. ago Samaritan's Purse races to help Jamaica after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa destruction: 'Not been forgotten'

Emergency water systems and medical teams deployed to Jamaica following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa with additional Samaritan's Purse relief flights planned.

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3 w. ago LA County Fire Department sending crews to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa

LA County Fire Department sending crews to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa  FOX 11 Los Angeles

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