Hurricane Melissa death toll rises
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One week after the category 5 ‘Storm of the Century’ first hit the Caribbean, residents have been left picking up the pieces. Olivia Ireland and Alex Croft report on the sizeable task ahead
Hurricane Melissa is currently a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph as it's "starting to accelerate northeastward over the Bahamas," the National Hurricane Center said.
Gas prices have climbed to start the week, but it's not due to Hurricane Melissa's damage. We take a look at the best time to fill your tank.
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Satellite images show parts of Jamaica in ruins after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa
New satellite imagery captures the complete devastation across Jamaica left in the wake of deadly Hurricane Melissa. With the help of satellites, we are beginning to get an understanding of just how catastrophic Hurricane Melissa was.
Hurricane Melissa brought devastation and death to the Caribbean as it tore through the region as one of the most powerful storms on earth in more than 150 years.
From apples to carrots to maple syrup and skiing, the food, activities, and landscape we cherish in Vermont are possible in part due to this workforce,” said Naomi Wolcott-MacCausland at the University of Vermont.
What began as a 40th birthday trip to Jamaica became a fight for survival when Hurricane Melissa struck the island as a Category 5 storm.
A disaster response specialist from Kansas City-based Heart to Heart International is on the ground in Jamaica assessing the widespread damage from Hurricane Melissa and coordinating relief efforts.