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malaise

(297,947 posts)
2. Those of us in the parishes that were barely touched can't believe
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 08:23 PM
Nov 2025

the level of destruction in some parishes.
The slow pace of relief is causing serious anger on the island.
Thanks

Deuxcents

(27,690 posts)
3. I've been to Jamaica only once but the beauty of the island and the people there are amazing
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 08:35 PM
Nov 2025

I live in SW Florida so I know what hurricanes are capable of but Melissa was no ordinary storm. It will take a while but it will get better ❤️‍🩹

Deuxcents

(27,690 posts)
5. It's been over 3 since since Ian and we've had a couple since then but Ian's destruction is still with us
Wed Nov 5, 2025, 08:53 PM
Nov 2025

It will take heavy equipment, barges full of debris and a place to dispose of just to clear up the landscape so rebuilding can start. It has to be done with support from everywhere just to access where to start. Seems like a good project rather than spending our resources on tearing down

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