Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa and Montego Bay
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Drone video shows catastrophic damage to Jamaica stadium, neighborhood after Hurricane Melissa
More video is emerging showing the total devastation of northwestern Jamaica in the wake of the historic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa after it tore through the island nation.
CBS News Miami has been in touch with families living through the aftermath, including Marvin Edwards, who rode out the hurricane in Montego Bay.
Hurricane Melissa has caused devastating flooding in Haiti, leading to at least 20 deaths on the island. Many homes have been washed away in the floodwaters and people have been clearing debris with their bare hands, Pascal Bimenyimana from the World Relief NGO says.
A Columbus-area pastor with family ties to Jamaica is organizing a hurricane relief fund after Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage to homes, major flooding and power outages across the island.
As the cleanup started on Wednesday in southwest Jamaica, fallen trees and debris blocked roads in Montego Bay.
A couple celebrating their 10th anniversary is stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa destroyed their Montego Bay resort.
Texas newlyweds Kasydee and Hunter Bishop are trapped near Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches as a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds.
Watch Jamaica live webcams capture Hurricane Melissa's landfall. Live webcam video as tropical storm nears Kingston, Montego Bay, Treasure Beach and more.