Houston Woman Stranded in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa's Impact on Jamaica

• 🌀 Hurricane Melissa made a direct hit on Jamaica, causing widespread devastation and leaving parts of the island unrecognizable.
• ⚠️ At least five people have been reported dead due to the storm.
• 💥 In Black River, only concrete structures remain standing, with most buildings losing their roofs.
• 📉 Montego Bay experienced collapsed buildings, debris-strewn streets, and downed power lines.

Stranded American Citizens

• 🆘 A Houston woman, Tama Scott, is stranded in Hanover Parish, west of Montego Bay, after the hurricane.
• 💧 Her sister, Sometta Overton, reported that Tama was scared and dealing with water entering her hotel.
• 🗣️ Overton expressed urgency for American citizens to be evacuated and returned to their daily routines.

Rescue and Recovery Efforts

• 🇺🇸 President Trump has directed the State Department to mobilize support for affected communities in Jamaica and other Caribbean nations.
• ✈️ Jamaica's tourism minister stated that all 25,000 international visitors were accounted for and expected to depart within days.
• 🙏 Tama Scott, a school teacher at Isaac's Elementary in Houston, is being prayed for by her family and colleagues for her safety.