"The federal government is advising Canadians to avoid travelling to certain parts of the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa rips through the region. The Category 5 storm left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, knocking out power and forcing residents from their homes in inundated towns. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) said in a statement Wednesday that it isn't aware of any Canadians killed in the storm, but it issued updated travel advisories for the region."
"That advisory had previously been in place for Haiti due to the threat of kidnappings and violence. In addition, travellers are recommended to avoid all non-essential travel to the southeastern and central Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bermuda. WATCH | Satellite images show Hurrican Melissa: Satellite images released by forecasting agencies showed Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, as it headed toward Jamaica and Cuba."
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, left dozens dead and caused widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti, knocking out power and inundating towns. Global Affairs Canada reported no known Canadian fatalities and issued updated travel advisories urging Canadians to avoid all travel to Jamaica, Haiti and eastern Cuba. Non-essential travel is discouraged to southeastern and central Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bermuda. Canada is deploying a rapid-response team to assist with emergency response and humanitarian needs and provided multiple contact channels for Canadians seeking assistance. Cuba and Jamaica tapped US$4 million from a UN emergency fund; Canada contributed over $29 million this year.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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