LAUDERHILL, Fla. — As planes continue to land and relief supplies pour into Jamaica, airport ramp attendant Andres Brumley is working through his worry — not knowing if his family back home survived the storm.
“Unloading all of these, a lot is going through my mind,” Brumley said, standing on the tarmac at Norman Manley International Airport.
Brumley said he hasn’t been able to reach his loved ones since Hurricane Melissa struck. “I haven’t heard from them since,” he said. “Because there’s no light. There’s no water, no means of communication yet.”
Kingston was largely spared the worst of the storm, but other parts of the island — including Brumley’s hometown — suffered extensive damage.
With help from several nonprofit organizations, cargo airline 7Air has been transporting relief supplies to Jamaica every day. Workers like Brumley are helping unload boxes filled with food, water, and medical aid — each one a small reminder of hope.
“It feels so great,” Brumley said. “I just want to say thanks to all of these entities.”
For Brumley, every plane that lands brings more than just cargo — it brings a connection to home, and a sign that help is on the way.
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