Overview
- Grey Bull Rescue said two charter flights reached Tampa, carrying 170 passengers late Friday and more than 130 on a delayed second arrival Saturday night.
- WFLA reported that over 300 evacuees made it home after Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 strike left Jamaica severely damaged and short on resources.
- The donation-funded Tampa nonprofit organized buses to Kingston’s airport and noted evacuees endured days without power, communication, food, or water.
- Local partners are collecting aid for Jamaica, with Tampa CARES taking drop-offs at the Jerk Hut at 1241 E. Fowler Rd and Genesis of Tampa serving as a donation site.
- Grey Bull Rescue and One Mission are reallocating supplies pre-staged for Florida’s season, reflecting a plan to evacuate Americans first so recovery aid can focus on residents.