We Hid in a Shower to Survive Hurricane Melissa. Our Community is Destroyed
Summary
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, struck Bluefields, Jamaica, causing significant damage to the area. Andrew Houston Moncure and his family, who run Bluefields Bay Villas & Suites, sheltered at the resort with some staff during the hurricane. The community now faces extensive destruction.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa is the strongest hurricane recorded to hit Jamaica.
- The storm has resulted in the deaths of dozens across the Caribbean.
- Andrew Houston Moncure and his wife, Kate Davidson, stayed at their resort in Bluefields during the hurricane.
- They sheltered with their 20-month-old son and some staff in a concrete part of the resort.
- The storm caused severe destruction, including loss of roofs, doors, and windows in their community.
- Communication services like phone and internet were lost during the storm.
- They moved to a bathroom for safety as the winds intensified and water began flooding in.
- Hurricane Melissa left extensive damage, unlike the previous Hurricane Beryl, which had minimal impact.
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