Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts have received around US$1.8 million and JMD$635 million in donations. Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, expressed gratitude to the international community for their continued support during today’s (26 November) Special Press Briefing. #JISNews #PostHurricaneMelissa #PressBriefing #Jamaica #StaySafe #StayInformed | Jamaica Information Service

Illegal electrical connections, unauthorized water pipes, and informal settlements are some of the obstacles hindering proper drain cleaning work in flood prone areas in the parish of Westmoreland. As the parish braces for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, disaster preparedness efforts in Westmoreland continue to face serious setbacks, with several underlying issues threatening to undermine the progress being made on the ground. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/10/25/eyeonmelissa-westmorelan