Phew! Holy shit I'm back
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Major damage for thousands of people along the south coast as well as Portland in the NE, The worst hit parishes are Clarendon, Manchester and St Elizabeth which has been devastated. So far we know about three deaths.
All I had was a lack of internet and cable service. We did not even lose power which is amazing given that 65% of the island has no power.
Water has been on and off.
It is mostly coastal folks who have lost everything and I mean everything. Apparently the worst of Bertha hit our beloved St Elizabeth (St Bess) , Manchester and Clarendon while coming real close to the rest of us along the South Coast.
Haven’t been able to speak with a really close friend in St Bess - everything is down including homes, lots of roofs.
Island wide it isn’t as bad as Gilbert, but don’t say that to thousands on the coast.
Thanks for all the good thoughts. Love DU 
Now to see if you locked up the monster while I was gone.
I see that you removed the British scumbags.😀
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...I am so sorry. I've seen the pictures and the reports.
So glad to see you're safe, tho. 
so glad you are back and yes I am so proud of England (my mum was a Brit, her family was Labour all the way)
Link to their website:
https://www.directrelief.org/
Here’s the Hurricane Beryl page:
https://www.directrelief.org/2024/07/response-underway-as-hurricane-beryl-cuts-a-devastating-path/
Glad to hear you made it through without major problems! 
Sorry to hear about all the damage though. I saw that the eye skimmed the south coast. I hope recovery happens quickly.
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In this island. They have an annual reunion with folks from all over the planet who have St Bess links and their families and friends. They will recover,
Hope y'all get through the rest of the year without anymore serious storms. It's still early in the season, so we're probably going to see a lot of people on the East Coast, Caribbean, and Gulf Coast get their turn. I hope your friends are all right, too.
Next, the red hats.
including then their bosses, Trumputin and Putrumpkin.
I hope that is pellucidly clear.....
So good to hear from you. Hope the rest of the season is fair winds for you. 
Glad to hear you're okay.
Sorry to hear about the ones who are not so much. 
She went downhill fast. She went down to a Cat 2 for awhile. Now she's back up to a 3, but she will make landfall tomorrow.
Glad you're safe!
So sorry for all of those suffering. I've seen the destruction first hand in North Carolina.
Unfortunately it is those who have the least who always suffer the most.
It takes lots of fortitude and community love to build back.
And it's so nice to hear from you!
I had worried myself sick once I saw that the path was almost a direct hit for you. Such a great relief to hear from you! Welcome back!
❤️
If Beryl to had taken. Gilbert’s path I would not be posting
And my best wishes go to Jamaica as the island goes through clean-up and recovery.
And I just dedicated my last news OP to you! 
Hurricane Beryl leaves most of Jamaica without power - CBS News
https://www.democraticunderground.com/132124075
Seen my share of hurricanes and weeks of living “off the grid” involuntarily. I was wondering what parish you were in, because Jamaica has parishes like Louisiana. I saw your southern island parishes were hit the hardest. When you said “you win” it’s good to know you’re on the side of Mother Nature, otherwise these things make us lose our spirit. Stay safe, DU friend.
Link to their website:
https://www.directrelief.org/
Here’s the Hurricane Beryl page:
https://www.directrelief.org/2024/07/response-underway-as-hurricane-beryl-cuts-a-devastating-path/
Hoping that the island recovers with lots of empathy and assistance from good humans everywhere.
Long ago my house and I took a direct eye hit from a Cat 4 with scary destruction, and it's definitely traumatic. Rest up and stay well my friend.
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Stunned hearing from the news video you included that the island will be getting a couple of days with rain immediately!
Thank you, so much, for knowing so many people at DU would be haunting General Discussion waiting to find out if you had made it safely through the hurricane. Really great you've contacted your many, many followers at what must be a wildly busy time in Jamaica. You've said what we needed to hear!
You are and have always been one of my absolute DU faves! 
So glad to hear that you are safe. So many others are less fortunate.
And it's just the beginning of the season!
St Bess, Man Hester and. Large don are in really bad shape.
I find it beyond devastating that climate change has brought us to this--the intensity of a nearly unheard-of July hurricane. I really don't know what to say except my thoughts and intense regrets are with all.
was ugly on steroids.
St Bess mash up big time girl. Good to see you.
I was looking at that dress, wondering what da hell she was wearing..
happy to see you again, and that you escaped the worst! xoxoxo 
I know he’ s alive but he’s already dealing with some sick senior relatives.
Thanks
The devastation of Beryl's path is frightening to see videos in places such as Union Island.
So glad to hear you're OK and your entire country will be in our hearts and minds during the recovery. So many people hurting around the world right now, yet the wealthy keep building more 100 meter yachts.
Will be looking for ways to contribute to help your compatriots in need.......
I'm so glad you are okay. Portland that's where my husband and I got married. Please be well and safe and now the recovery starts.
You are an amazing contributor to DU and we would miss you! Hugs!
I hope that your friends in the hard-hit areas are alive and well. Houses can be rebuilt.
And on a lighter note, looks like Larry The Cat has a new lodger at 10 Downing Street (UK)
It’s raining again - just a tropical2@/3 this time but it must be delaying recovery for those with serious damage and no power
DU was so worried about you since you are an ever-present voice on our site. Glad to hear you're back and OK. I lived through hurricane Hugo in North Carolina in 1989. We were without power for two weeks. The worse thing about living through a hurricane is the sound of that god-awful wind. Whenever we have an extremely windy storm, I still get nervous and I don't even live in hurricane country any longer.
P.S. I sure hope someone is going to help the cleanup with some paper towels. I've heard that's the answer to surviving a hurricane.
I'm soooooooooooooooo glad you're okay!
I was absolutely sending good vibes your way.........
a nice safe neighborhood that trims trees and keeps things simple
Glad you're okay, and can help your loved ones, friends & neighbors. Keep the coffee on, it's medicine. 
Saw the NOAA map, thank heavens you're alive. I'm so sorry others are suffering, really hope for island improvements - like moving a little more away from the coast - that might(?) keep more folks safe the rest of this godawful season cuz Beryl's just a warmup. If possible please get to the states before the next one.
Sorry to hear about the damage elsewhere. The pics from the coastal regions look really bad with more rain in the forecast.
Continue to hunker down and stay safe!
and to keep things in perspective. Sending good vibes to all the people impacted!
Everytime I write kick for visibility I say to myself where is crickets😀
My heart is with you all as Jamaica goes through the cleanup after this storm. Stay strong, stay safe.
Thank goodness you're back! Sounds like you fared pretty well... But... gulp, gulp...
How did you survive without internet and cable ???
Lots of rain since afternoon
Must be hell for those with damaged homes.
Should stop and start until Sunday. Just a tropical wave this time around.
for letting us know you're okay. I wish y'all were okay! 
re: UK election. This was a big fuck you to the Brexit crowd. My hope is that the SC's overreach with stripping women of their rights and re-crowning a king in a country that was founded on the premise of "of, for, and by the people" will carry us through November.
