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Hurricane Melissa Recovery in Clarendon: Mayor of May Pen

Join us for a special SRC Community Development Live Forum as we explore the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Clarendon and get first-hand updates on relief, restoration, and recovery efforts. Featuring: • Mayor of May Pen • CEO, Clarendon Municipal Corporation We discuss damage assessments, ongoing relief initiatives, community support, and the parish’s next steps toward rebuilding stronger. Learn more about the Clarendon Municipal Corporation in the SRC Local Governance and Community Development Forums:    • Local Governance and Community Development   Or, visit their website: https://clarendonmc.gov.jm/ Here are the key moments from the live forum discussion. Click the timestamps to jump directly to each section: 00:00:00 – Welcome Back to the Forum Host reintroduces the community forum and outlines the evening’s focus. 00:01:18 – Introduction of Mayor Joel Williams Mayor joins the conversation to update on Hurricane Melissa’s impact. 00:02:30 – Overview of Affected Communities Mayor identifies key communities in the northern belt severely impacted. 00:03:51 – Housing and Farming Devastation 00:05:27 – Health Situation Update No major health outbreaks; system holding well post-hurricane. 00:06:45 – Relief Coordination Begins Collaborations between JDF, SDC, Ministry of Labour, and others. 00:07:58 – JDF Delivers Food to Cut-Off Areas Emergency food supply to Simmitville after roads were blocked. 00:09:04 – Farmers Rebuilding Without Waiting Uplifting update on farmers in Coffee Peace already restoring crops. 00:10:45 – RADA Farmer Registration Plan New initiative: bring registration process to farms directly. 00:13:50 – Municipal Corporation as Bridge to RADA Efforts to create better support for hill farmers. 00:15:42 – Vegetable Shortages in May Pen Market Flooding caused scarcity of key produce. 00:16:18 – JPS Restoration Status Mayor meets with JPS on reconnecting shops and homes. 00:18:00 – Landslides and Blocked Roads Persist Road clearance in Coffee Piece and other areas ongoing. 00:19:04 – Over 2,000 Homes Assessed for Damage Ministry of Labour update on housing relief and community resilience. 00:21:31 – Diaspora-Led Community Restoration Project Story of a woman from Massachusetts leading wall repair in Coffee Peace. 00:23:54 – Bridge and Road Safety Concerns Mayor warns about vulnerable roads and delayed repairs. 00:28:06 – Market Restoration Plans (Kellits, Spalding) Repairs underway to restart vendor activities. 00:42:54 – Small Poultry Farmers Suffering Losses Power outages caused major losses to chicken farmers. 00:44:00 – RADA's Documentation Needs & Chicken Farm Advocacy Importance of taking photos and record-keeping for relief eligibility. 00:37:28 – Mosquito Concerns & Fogging Plans Vector control and garbage removal efforts increasing. 00:40:59 – National Cleanup Day Initiative Mentioned Plan to remove bulky waste before year-end. 00:45:46 – How to Reach Support Agencies Contact info for Municipal Corporation, RADA, Ministry of Labour. 00:51:16 – Mayor’s Closing Message: Hope & Rebuilding Together A heartfelt call to the diaspora and residents to unite in recovery.