Jamaican music superstar Sean Paul has expressed that the scale of the effort required to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa is overwhelming. After the category five storm ravaged parts of the island, Paul revealed the trauma felt by his children, who witnessed the frightening winds and destruction for the first time.
That's the first time they've seen trees dance like that and the wind move like that, he told BBC News, highlighting the shock still present in his family and the fears for children in the hardest-hit areas. The hurricane, with winds reaching up to 185 mph, led to at least 28 fatalities.
Describing the distressing situation, Paul acknowledged the fear of potential subsequent damage. He mentioned friends who lost roofs in Montego Bay and remarked on the heartbreaking scenario of people struggling to access basic necessities.
Alongside his emotional reflections, Paul has committed $50,000 to match donations for Food For The Poor Jamaica, underscoring the critical need for assistance. After days of trying to help out, on Saturday I broke down, he admitted, addressing the difficulty of the recovery process.
Paul also conveyed the urgent need for aid, stating that areas remain blocked and people cannot access information on available resources. He recounted a story of infants sleeping in cardboard boxes amid the devastation.
Fellow Jamaican artist Shaggy also voiced his heartbreak over the situation, expressing that the sight of the destruction felt like witnessing a bomb explosion. Both artists are working towards a concert in December to boost relief efforts as the country begins to recover from the disaster.
That's the first time they've seen trees dance like that and the wind move like that, he told BBC News, highlighting the shock still present in his family and the fears for children in the hardest-hit areas. The hurricane, with winds reaching up to 185 mph, led to at least 28 fatalities.
Describing the distressing situation, Paul acknowledged the fear of potential subsequent damage. He mentioned friends who lost roofs in Montego Bay and remarked on the heartbreaking scenario of people struggling to access basic necessities.
Alongside his emotional reflections, Paul has committed $50,000 to match donations for Food For The Poor Jamaica, underscoring the critical need for assistance. After days of trying to help out, on Saturday I broke down, he admitted, addressing the difficulty of the recovery process.
Paul also conveyed the urgent need for aid, stating that areas remain blocked and people cannot access information on available resources. He recounted a story of infants sleeping in cardboard boxes amid the devastation.
Fellow Jamaican artist Shaggy also voiced his heartbreak over the situation, expressing that the sight of the destruction felt like witnessing a bomb explosion. Both artists are working towards a concert in December to boost relief efforts as the country begins to recover from the disaster.
