Hurricane Melissa death toll tops 60
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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 Jamaica to Haiti, these nonprofit organizations and community groups are working to help communities rebuild after Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane
The storm has directly hit Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas, but also caused damage in other nearby countries, with 30 deaths confirmed.
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, and it continued on to pass through the Bahamas as a weakened storm.
The State Department activated a Caribbean disaster response team following Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact on Jamaica, with teams arriving Thursday to provide aid.
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Houston Caribbean community holds town hall discussing aid for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa
The Houston Caribbean community held a town hall discussing aid for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm and has left widespread devastation.
Forecasters are watching a tropical wave in the Caribbean, where waters remain warm enough to support tropical development.
Travelers are finally starting to come home from Jamaica, Cuba and other islands that were impacted by the major hurricane earlier this week.