Devastation in Saint Ann

Early last Thursday heavy rains that started the previous day forced a path of destruction along Milford Road, causing massive road damage and heavy soil erosion, resulting in tons of mud being deposited downtown Ocho Rios.

Businesses along a stretch of the road as well as the primary and high schools were forced to close following the flood damage, and up to yesterday several business places remained closed.

I found these pictures on Montego Bay By Day



















This is very sobering. We know that Nature does not play

Where Is The Road?

Wednesday with a strong rain blowing across the islands the effects were seen in the Ocho Rios, Saint Ann area. St Ann Parish Disaster Co-ordinator Alvin Clarke, who was heading into an emergency meeting at around 3:00 pm, confirmed 20 cases of severe flooding being investigated by his office.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) also reported that a retaining wall collapsed in Mansfield Flats resulting in severe damage to a house





Well, even though Jamaica is a land of sunshine and beaches, the natural elements can (and have) taken its toll on the island.

Supermarkets, fast food restaurants, offices, gas stations, stores, banks, and all other enterprises located at ground level were affected.

Source: Jamaican Observer