Jamaica Faces Devastation as Hurricane Melissa Leaves Widespread Destruction

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Maxine Campbell, a resident of Hanover affected by Hurricane Melissa, expresses her frustration over the lack of emotional support from relief agencies, emphasizing that mental health and compassion are as crucial as physical aid like food and supplies. She highlights the suffering of the community, especially the elderly, and calls for more empathetic assistance and better distribution of relief packages.
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