Author: Shanice Gibbs

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed concern over the low turnout at shelters across the island ahead of Hurricane Melissa.

Speaking at Jamaica House this morning, Mr. McKenzie lamented that of the 800 shelters available, only 76 are seeing activity.

He said this is unsettling, as many of the shelters not being used are located in areas most at risk during the passage of Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall tonight or early tomorrow.

Forecasters warn that catastrophic and life-threatening flooding is likely.

According to the Government’s assessment, close to 50,000 people should be relocating.

In the meantime, the Minister has sought to dispel rumours that persons will need to pay a fee to enter shelters across the island.

Mr. McKenzie stressed that no payment is needed.