UK to provide £2.5m in support to Jamaica after hurricane
Summary
The UK announced it will give Jamaica £2.5 million to help with recovery after Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage. The British government is also sending supplies and experts to assist, and a naval ship is ready to help in the affected area. Many in Jamaica are without power, and communications are down, making it difficult for families in the UK to contact loved ones there.Key Facts
- The UK is providing £2.5 million in emergency aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
- The aid will include supplies like shelter kits, water filters, and blankets.
- A UK naval ship, HMS Trent, is in the area to offer help if needed.
- About 8,000 Britons are currently in Jamaica.
- FCDO officials are in Miami to assist British nationals affected by the hurricane.
- Hurricane Melissa had winds of 295 km/h, making it one of the strongest this year.
- Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the island a "disaster area."
- Communications are down, and many areas are flooded with significant power outages.
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