10/30/2025
Black River, Jamaica. Just east of Melissa's landfall. The strongest winds. The highest surge. Before and after pictures show the complete devastation. Received an email from a friend in Jamaica hours after landfall: "In short, the southwest side is being erased. To coin my friend it is WICKED. I'm 63 and have seen a few storms. Nothing like this." Seeing videos today verify. Catastrophic beyond words. I am starting to see an outpouring of support. Many heading in. Many offering to help. I am very hopeful for all those impacted from this storm. Neighbors helping neighbors!