Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa
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Conditions remain quiet in the tropics, with no activity expected for the next seven days. But don't let your guard down yet.
The United States is providing $24 million in emergency assistance for Jamaica, Haiti, the Bahamas and Cuba after the countries were hit by Hurricane Melissa last week, the State Department said on Tuesday.
Hurricane Melissa moves toward Bermuda after more than 30 die across Caribbean More than 30 deaths are being attributed to the storm across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, according to officials.
Jamaican officials describe harrowing scenes across the island, with more than 32 deaths and 25 communities still marooned.
On Oct. 28, Asheville nonprofit Hearts with Hands was working to send relief supplies to Jamaica to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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Union extend hurricane relief drive to benefit Andre Blake’s Jamaica and Danley Jean Jacques’ Haiti
The Union have extended their donation drive to collect items for people affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean. They have also expanded the effort, now including goalkeeper Andre Blake ’s Jamaica and midfielder Danley Jean Jacques’ Haiti.
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The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and lasts through November 30. There have been 13 named storms so far this season.
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