Category 5 Hurricane Melissa<\/a> gets closer.<\/p>\n“The condition of their homes is just outrageous. Terrible water leaking in, no bed to sleep on. It’s just horrific,” said Patricia Gordon.<\/p>\n
Gordon is the executive director of the Chicago Caribbean Carnival. She plans to go to Jamaica as soon as the storm passes to help her relatives.<\/p>\n
“It’s been very, very sad and worrisome. When I get the phone calls, we are unable to hear each other. It’s just a sad moment right now,” Gordon said.<\/p>\n
“There will likely be mudslides a lot of power lines and things that will affect the infrastructure of the country,” said Lester Barclay.<\/p>\n
Barclay is the Honorary Consul of Jamaica in Chicago. He says for the island, which many know as a vacation destination, to recover, it will require help from more than just those who feel a personal connection to people of Jamaica.<\/p>\n
“A lot of people who love Jamaica and have had fond memories of the island; many people have gone there for weddings and vacations. We want those people to be sensitive to the need,” Barclay said.<\/p>\n
While no one knows what the next hours hold, those ABC7 spoke with anticipate the needs will be great.<\/p>\n
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