Calm After The Storm?

@Kandae11 (56878)

November 8, 2025 5:50am CST

In my part of the island yes , but the same cannot be said for some of the other parishes on the island where cat 5 Melissa wreaked havoc. Imagine being caught in a situation and there is nowhere to run. ! Lots of tourists were here in Jamaica too when Melissa decided to do her thing - at least they were housed (hotels) in much more solid structures. Even though the area where l live didn't do too badly there is still no power, hopefully It should return by next week. However, it won 't be until next year before some areas see the light again. A dark Christmas lies ahead. Just letting you know that l am still alive and kicking. The most damage l suffered was flooding of the storeroom where my stock of dolls are stored. A big thank you to all of the mylot members who expressed concern for the country , my well being and others. We are indeed a real family here. Thank you.

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@JudyEv (368026)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Nov

That is really good news that you are safe. I'm sorry about the dolls. Are they items you sell or do you collect them?

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@JudyEv (368026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Nov

@Kandae11 Thanks for telling me. Do you make the dolls yourself? I have an idea I've asked this before but I hope it was a long time ago and you won't mind me asking again.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

@JudyEv Yes l do - handcrafted Caribbean dolls. I will see if l can add a picture.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

They are my stock for the winter tourist season. I sell to the gift shops. Of course some gift shops got damaged too but most of them should be up and running before the season gets underway.

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@LadyDuck (489550)

• Italy

8 Nov

I am so glad to see you here, I was very concerned knowing that you live where Melissa caused destruction. I am very sorry for your dolls.

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@LadyDuck (489550)

• Italy

8 Nov

@Kandae11 - Another user from your Island said they had confusing warnings but where he was it was not too bad, except flooding.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

@LadyDuck Yes indeed - confusing. Someone referred to her as " Erratic Melissa ".

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

Thank you. I am glad to be here - didn't seem that would be possible a little over a week ago. I wasn't even sure which part of the island would get the worst of it.

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@AmbiePam (108804)

• United States

8 Nov

I am so glad you are okay. Thank you for checking in so we knew for sure.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

You are most welcome.

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@snowy22315 (200583)

• United States

8 Nov

Glad you checked in...I started a discussion about you, since I was concerned. Sorry you are still without power, but it could have been worse I guess.

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@snowy22315 (200583)

• United States

8 Nov

..That is worrying about brother. Hopefully, he is OK, and just having trouble getting through.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

Yes it could have been worse . Still haven't heard from my brother who lives in a distant parish - badly damaged - but not the worst. Thank you for the interest you showed in my well being.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

@snowy22315 l am hoping. The power lines are badly damaged in his area.

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@DaddyEvil (164243)

• United States

8 Nov

Several of us were wondering how you were doing. I'm glad you're okay.

Hopefully, help will get to the other people there quickly and services will be restored.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

It is a huge task ahead. I guess for some people it is like living in a war zone.

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@DaddyEvil (164243)

• United States

8 Nov

@Kandae11 I remember what it was like here when the tornado ripped up the countryside around our city. We still had water but nothing else worked. It wasn't fun.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

@DaddyEvil It is not. I get my phone charged at a nearby hotel.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (320203)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Dec

I didn't realize Melissa hit your island. I'm glad you're okay. I hope they get the power on before Christmas.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (320203)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

12 Dec

@Kandae11 I'm glad your power is back. I'm sorry others will be without it until February.

@Kandae11 (56878)

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11 Dec

Where l live did not get the worst of it, so we got power back two weeks after. Unfortunately some will be without until February next year.

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@shaggin (74621)

• United States

9 Nov

Oh my gosh I can’t even imagine the destruction for some areas to now see power until next year. A week for you would be hard enough. I am glad you are okay though.

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@shaggin (74621)

• United States

10 Nov

@Kandae11 I’m thankful for your sake that the water works at all.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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10 Nov

I am giving thanks. I am still without power and the water in the pipes comes and goes.

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@Jenaisle (16583)

• Philippines

23 Nov

It's great that you're safe. Take care and stay safe. I hope there will no longer be disasters before Christmas.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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24 Nov

I hope so too.

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@ptrikha_2 (48906)

• India

8 Nov

Good to know that you are safe. Sorry to hear about flooding of the storeroom. I hope it is stable now. Hopefully, Power supply is restored soon. Are the Aid agencies working actively to rectify the situation?

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@ptrikha_2 (48906)

• India

9 Nov

@Kandae11 Yes it is always going to a big big task to tackle such a devastation.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

They are working as quickly as they can, but the task is huge. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

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@much2say (57713)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Nov

It's scary what we've seen and heard on the news . . . I'm so glad to know you are safe out there

! Sorry to hear about the flooding - hopefully your power comes back on soon. Keeping the people out that way in my thoughts!

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@much2say (57713)

• Los Angeles, California

10 Nov

@Kandae11 Oh yes, that was a mighty hurricane storm for sure! It's so hard to believe many still do not believe climate change is for real . . . no matter what, serious changes in the earth are definitely happening!

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

Thank you. This has been the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island - blame it on climate change.

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@jstory07 (147030)

• Roseburg, Oregon

12 Nov

I am glad you are ok and I hope you stay safe.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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13 Nov

Will try. Hurricane season starts again from June to November 2026. Sone months to see what l can do to wind proof where l live.

@Tampa_girl7 (53996)

• United States

9 Nov

It is so good to see your post. We definitely have some wonderful fellow Mylotters here.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

Yes indeed. Thank you for your message.

@Deepizzaguy (116785)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

8 Nov

Thank God that you are safe and sound.

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@Deepizzaguy (116785)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

9 Nov

@Kandae11 You are welcome since my relatives and myself have had to deal with hurricanes striking Lake Charles in the past. It was harsh being at home without any electricity for about a month.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

Thank you. I am glad my area did not get the worst of it, but up to hours before it hit l wasn't sure of its direction ,so l must say the experience was very, very nerve wracking.

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@MarieCoyle (52700)

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8 Nov

I am glad to read your post, Kandase. It's good to know you are OK. I am very sorry you still have no power. So, so much devastation, etc. there. The pictures on television show so much damage, truly heartbreaking. I am so sorry, but also glad to know you are not hurt and you still have a home. Take good care!

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

Thank you. I am grateful, very grateful considering the destruction elsewhere. My only worry right now is that l have not heard from my brother who lives in a distant parish. When my mobile service returned l saw that he had tried to make contact 3 days after the storm - since then, nothing.

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@MarieCoyle (52700)

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8 Nov

@Kandae11 Oh, Kandase, I am so sorry. I hope you hear from him very soon!

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@May2k8 (19485)

• Indonesia

8 Nov

Glad to see you're doing well, the lack of electricity has us all curious.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

It will be ages before that is returned to some areas. Most businesses and some homes are using generators.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (39322)

• Toccoa, Georgia

8 Nov

I'm so glad you are okay. I hope your dolls were not ruined by the water.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

Thank you. I am just relieved that the storm is over - l can always make more dolls....

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@RasmaSandra (92202)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Nov

Glad to know you are all right and the storm is now a thing of the past, Sorry about the dolls i hope some can be salvaged,

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

I am giving thanks. Melissa was a monster and the aftermath is terrible as well. Thank you for your kind words.

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@Fleura (33157)

• United Kingdom

8 Nov

So glad to hear that you are OK and didn't suffer too much damage. That must be a terrifying experience and I have seen some of the pictures, hard to imagine how people will get back to normal after that. I regularly donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee and the Red Cross so I hope some of that assistance is heading your way.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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9 Nov

Thank you. I must say that Jamaica has been receiving help from a large number of countries and we are very grateful. However the task is huge - so many people lost homes , their livelihood and even family members.....

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@Shiva49 (27743)

• Singapore

8 Nov

I was thinking of you too. Happy that you were not hit hard though some damage could not be avoided.

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@Kandae11 (56878)

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8 Nov

Yes indeed, the island isn't that large, so even areas far away from where the eye landed would still feel the effects. Thank you.

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