SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, with winds reaching 185 mph.

Savannah resident, Jae Harrison says her family, still in Jamaica has had some contact but watching the storm from afar, has made her feel helpless.

“It’s a no win… you love people there, you love people there,” said Harrison.

Winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled onto roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

“I have been crying randomly throughout the day when I think about what they are facing….it’s terrifying,” said Harrison.

As families like Harrison’s sit and wait to hear and see just how bad the destruction is following the Hurricane, she has joined forces with local EMT Melissa Jackson to collect dona

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