HOUSTON, Texas – People in Jamaica and across other parts of the northern Caribbean are rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaica sustained a direct hit from what historians are calling one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record.

Emergency relief flights began landing at Jamaica’s main international airport, which reopened late Wednesday, as crews distributed water, food and other basic supplies.

“The devastation is enormous,” Jamaican Transportation Minister Daryl Vaz said.

Authorities said they have found at least four bodies in southwest Jamaica.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said up to 90% of roofs in the southwest coastal community of Black River were destroyed.

“Black River is what you would describe as ground zero,” he said. “The people are still coming to grips wit

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