"We're hoping and praying that all of our family members are safe in this hurricane. My brother, my nieces, everyone, so we're praying,"
"They say this one is more dangerous. This one is moving slow, and it's more dangerous than when it's going fast,"
"They're telling me all shopping is done. Everyone's staying in. Nobody's going out. Getting ready for five days of storms. I've already sent money. That's what we do,"
"We had half a house when Ivan came through, but you have to rebuild yourself. The government don't help rebuild,"
Bay Area residents with family in Jamaica are deeply concerned as Hurricane Melissa approaches Montego Bay and Jamaica's north coast. Local restaurateurs and food truck owners are contacting relatives, sending money, and preparing supplies. Relatives on the island are reinforcing roofs with tarps and plywood and completing shopping before the storm. Community members report strong surf and expect multiple days of storms; slow storm movement increases danger. Several residents recall severe damage from Hurricane Ivan in 2004, noting personal losses and limited government rebuilding assistance. Many plan to hunker down, stay indoors, and pray for loved ones' safety.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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