Hurricane Melissa leaves humanitarian disaster and recovery challenge for Caribbean after more than 30 are killed

The storm will hit Bermuda on Thursday afternoon or evening, after Jamaica faced the devastation from one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.

Hurricane Melissa latest: Storm leaves dozens dead across Caribbean as it heads toward Bermuda

The catastrophic storm, which caused widespread devastation across Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, is being blamed for at least 34 deaths.

‘It’s home': Caribbean diaspora from Miami to New York fuels Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean.
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28 Floridians evacuated from Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa decimates island, Gov. Ron DeSantis says

A rescue plane with more than two dozen Floridians who were in Jamaica landed at Tampa International Airport on Saturday – days after Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean island, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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Here's where you can donate to help Hurricane Melissa victims

Hurricane Melissa has devastated communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean, leaving thousands in need of immediate assistance.

Hurricane Melissa hit areas vulnerable to landslides because of deforestation

Hurricane Melissa pummeled areas of the Caribbean already vulnerable to landslides and flash flooding — made worse by decades of deforestation — with risks likely to continue for days, experts said.

Hurricane Melissa brings concern, pride for Chicagoans with ties to the Caribbean

The storm left widespread destruction and at least dozens of deaths in its path. In Chicago, people are looking for ways to help.
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