Hurricane Melissa: Shari Munroe's Experience Riding Out the Storm in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa Impacts Jamaica

• 🌀 Hurricane Melissa is making its way towards Jamaica, prompting residents to seek shelter.
• ✈️ Flights out of Jamaica have been halted, leaving many, including those with ties to South Florida, stranded.

Shari Munroe's Storm Preparations

• 🏠 Shari Munroe is riding out Hurricane Melissa in Montego Bay, Jamaica, at a vacation rental she owns.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She is sheltering with her parents, her brother, his girlfriend, and her six-year-old son.
• 🌊 Munroe has evacuated from her primary home on the coast to higher ground due to concerns about storm surges reaching up to 10 feet.

Concerns for Property and Business

• 🚤 Munroe is particularly worried about her house on the water and her boat business.
• ⚓ Two captains are staying on her boats at a docked location, which is typically a safe harbor due to its unique geography.
• ⚠️ The storm's effects, including strong winds whipping awnings, are already visible and concerning.