According to Jamaican officials, multiple people were killed by the hurricane. The island nation avoided a direct hit, but the hurricane still caused widespread damage to the capital city of Kingston. Roads were flooded and trees, signs and power lines were damaged. Tamara Nisbeth, owner of Reggae Pot, was born in Jamaica. She isn't sure if her family is OK.
“My parents are still home,” Nisbeth said. “I have my brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, a wide range of family members down in Jamaica still.” “I am hopeful that all my family members are doing fine,” Nisbeth said. “We are unable to communicate right now because the internet and electricity is down in Jamaica,” Nisbeth said. “So no one is able to reach me all day, and I haven't been able to reach anyone.
It brings back memories of another devastating storm. Hurricane Gilbert slammed the island in 1988 when Tamara was 8 years old. Until she can talk to her loved ones, Nisbeth will keep cooking, and hoping her home will return to the way she remembers it. “Soon tourists will be able to visit, and everyone will be able to have fun, and we’ll be back to normal soon,” Nisbeth said. KUSA would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.