Jamaica’s death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to at least 28 people, the country’s government said Saturday, and some of the areas hit hardest by the Category 5 storm have yet to be reached as crews work to clear roads and debris.

Hurricane Melissa brought devastation and death to the Caribbean as it tore through the region as one of the most powerful storms on earth in more than 150 years.

Cuban officials report no fatalities, but there has been extensive damage. Multiple Caribbean countries are reeling in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which has been traveling through the region for the past few days, bringing torrential rains, devastating winds, landslides and flash floods.

Recovery from Hurricane Melissa continues intensifying across the Caribbean as more rescue and relief teams, armed with critical supplies, keep trying to access isolated communities and some of the ha

Melissa tore through the Caribbean as one of the most powerful storms in history. By Thursday, the storm weakened as it left the Bahamas.

Rescue efforts are underway across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa tore through the region as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in more than 150 years.

South Florida was spared a direct blow from Hurricane Melissa, but the massive storm still hit home for the millions of residents there who have deep roots in the Caribbean.

From nearly 2,000 miles away, some Milwaukeeans feel the impact of Hurricane Melissa — and are working to offer support to Caribbean communities.