US Mobilizes Expert Teams for Hurricane Melissa's Aftermath
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, the US is deploying disaster relief workers, including search and rescue teams, to assist affected areas. The response includes supplies from local and US stockpiles, with potential military support under review by Southern Command.
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The United States is sending disaster relief personnel, including urban search and rescue teams, to Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Melissa. This team is set to arrive within 48 hours and will collaborate with local staff in Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic.
The hurricane has resulted in significant fatalities and destruction in Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica. State Department officials have stated that the US response will be robust and effective, despite the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development not impacting operations.
Supplies like hygiene kits and food will be drawn from stocks in Miami and local reserves, with military support from Southern Command under consideration. Commercial flights expected to suffice for evacuating US citizens.
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