Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica as Kansas City residents trapped

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Hurricane Melissa brought heavy floodwaters across southwestern Jamaica as the Category 5 storm killed at least seven people and left a Kansas City resident stranded with airports shut down.

Kingsley McKennon, a Jamaican native who lives in Kansas City, found himself trapped at his family’s house in Portmore, Jamaica, after his flight home was canceled.

“It’s definitely scary,” McKennon said…

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