The government is considering options for temporary housing facilities for residents displaced by hurricane Melissa.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon said these facilities will honour people’s dignity.

The discussions are taking place as thousands of Jamaicans were left homeless following the storm.

About 1,100 people remain in shelters.

Dr. Morris-Dixon said the government has received quotations for a number of options.

She explained that it was important to conduct assessments to determine how many people were affected and the level of damage.

Those assessments are underway.

The information minister said the government is looking at solutions which can be delivered to Jamaica within 30 days.

She added that the authorities must go through a procurement process when deciding on temporary housing solutions.