The National Works Agency (NWA) said its response teams have been able to clear some roadways impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

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Hurricane Melissa has reportedly damaged sections of the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth.

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Persons who want to make donations towards Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts are being urged to use the government's official platform.

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At this morning's press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

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Principal Director of the MET service Evan Thompson gave the update at a press conference today.

He said hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall as a category 5 hurricane in the Parottee area of St. Elizabeth.

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One hundred and thirty three of 880 designated emergency shelters are open and housing displaced people.

Up to late last night, shelters in St. Mary, St. Ann and Hanover did not report any shelter occupants.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton reported that one person was electrocuted, while the other 2 were killed while cutting down trees.

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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford is discouraging the use of candles as Jamaicans prepare for the impact of hurricane melissa.

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While hoteliers in western Jamaica are on high alert for hurricane melissa, they have assured that they are prepared to ride out the storm.

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Hurricane Melissa is already impacting several roadways, with strong winds taking down trees and utility poles and causing flooding.

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