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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 5h

Tentatively on a flight out of MBJ tomorrow at 6:25pm. Assuming MBJ reopens for commercial.

pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 5h

West Jet is only helping people who booked west jet vacations with rescue flights out of Kingston. If you booked through a third party you are in the dark. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanmelissa #jamaica #runawaybau

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 1d

Only a few places on the resort where wifi signal is present. Some workers have been able to get access to digicel.
#strandedbywestjet #hurricaneMelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 1d

No. The resort has an internal channel for information. Cellular service is still down and phone lines. Not sure how the resort managed to pull off wifi, but so happy to let my family know we’re ok.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. We were very fortunate that there was minimal damage to our rooms. There were many rooms that were trashed. Luckily the resort was able to move people around.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 1d

View from our room this morning.
#strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 1d

Still stranded by west jet. Flight just got cancelled. However, the MBJ might only be letting aid through, which is infinitely more important for the people of Jamaica.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 2d

There a couple spots on the rest that have wifi right now.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 2d

The bravery, resilience and kindness was overwhelming.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 2d

So much gratitude to the staff at the Grand Bahia Principe in Runaway Bay that kept us safe and calm through the worst of it.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 2d

We are safe.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 2d

Yup. In Jamaica. Was supposed end my family vacation here Sunday night and fly back to Toronto.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 2d

Not exactly feeling at ease yet, but grateful to see Melissa exit the island. Resort still has us sheltering in place. We’re not completely in the clear yet.
Melissa’s movement has not followed the projections.
#strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

No. I’m on the north top of the island.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR

supportjamaica.gov.jm

Support Jamaica

supportjamaica.gov.jm

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Still waiting for #hurricanemelissa to hit land. Unclear whether that has happened. Grateful for the organization of the resort who just finished serving lunch. They have beds and cribs in the hallway for the elderly and babies.

#strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay #bahia

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

@thestar.com

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing new to report. The resort showed some footage of what it looks like outside. Very windy and rainy, but akin to a bag storm.

#strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Welp, looks like she’s closer than that. Probably will hit land in less than an hour.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

At the rate she is currently moving, hurricane melissa probably won’t hit land for another few hours. The entertainment team at this resort is working overtime to keep everyone joyful. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Checking in. People are keeping busy chatting in the auditorium. Cannot hear what’s happening outside. Does not look like Melissahas made landfall yet.
#strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Conserving battery power. Turning off devices.

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Inside the auditorium they have the Mufasa movie playing. Outside ~~>

#strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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pr33pr33.bsky.social @pr33pr33.bsky.social · 3d

Currently with my family in the auditorium where everyone is supposed to evacuate to. Path of hurricane seems to be shifting back closer to us. #strandedbywestjet #hurricanemelissa #jamaica #runawaybay

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