People in storm-ravaged Jamaica face a long recovery, and one local family who endured Hurricane Melissa themselves is now working to help those who helped…
People in storm-ravaged Jamaica face a long recovery, and one local family who endured Hurricane Melissa themselves is now helping those who helped them.A family from New Jersey who were stranded in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa struck shared that they are determined to pay it forward to the people who helped them through the storm’s chaos.
Drew Huggard told NBC10 that he and a group of relatives from Galloway Township, New Jersey, were stranded for days after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.However, what really struck him was the resilient, caring nature of the employees at a hard-hit resort in Montego Bay.Huggard added, “The entire time we were there with the unknowns, the fear factor, they were putting a smile on your face.”Jerry Camp added, “The staff is truly amazing. Everybody’s here doing an amazing job keeping us fed, keeping our spirits up.” Now, the family is on a mission to help resort staffers and their loved ones rebuild their lives by raising money and gathering donations of non-perishable food and other essential items. A collection box at Huggard’s restaurant is filled with toilet paper, diapers, and towels. He has remained in touch with employees from the resort.Huggard said that the response from the community has been amazing. 13 years ago at this time, many people in the area were dealing with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy or helping those whose lives had just been upended. “It's nice to see our local community rallying behind Jamaica and giving them what they need," said Huggard.
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