is there any relief plan for Jamaica being developed in the US...and by who?

[msongs]

most hurricanes blow thru in 6 hrs or so but this one looks like it will create full on hurricane conditions for DAYS in Jamaica. Not good...

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT3+shtml/252100.shtml?

One wonders if any relief plans are in the works.

ya suppose?

take care DU friends in Jamaica

[ret5hd]

1. Brawny paper towels at best...

probably store brand though.

[vapor2]

8. Not funny but it is and likely the truth

[Wounded Bear]

2. I'm sure the various NGOs have plans in the works. It's what they do...

Can't depend on the Us Gov't these days. Normally, a carrier in the area would be dispatched for search and rescue and other tasks, but will trump allow that? I'm ashamed of what he's doing to our country.

[msongs]

4. we have a carrier fleet heading for venezuela which is right next door.... nt

[Wounded Bear]

5. I know. But will it be allowed to help in Jamaica? I wonder with trump...nt

[SheltieLover]

3. Stay safe, Malaise & All!

[Bayard]

9. Has anyone heard from her?

[SheltieLover]

10. Yes, earlier

She said she could evacuate, but does not feel a need to.

[SheltieLover]

11. Pants posted this earlier

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220749657

[ananda]

6. If so, I would expect it to be kept secret...

since it would be completely private and
subject to the sadistic whims of our storm
troopers.

[applegrove]

7. Praying to my ancestors for safety for the people of Jamaica.

[hlthe2b]

12. Sadly, I can't imagine any answer except "NO" under Trump. If the worst comes to pass...

we are going to experience the expected from a totally inept and uncaring administration. I can only hope the worst does NOT come to pass.

[msongs]

13. my mind cannot fathom 48 hours of winds over 80 mph nt

[canetoad]

14. They're all a bit further away

Than the US, but I'd be surprised if Commonwealth countries didn't step up.

[Cerulean Southpaw]

15. If there's a plan

It's probably to keep the government shut down and say they can't approve any reflief until the democrats cave to their terms for reopening.

[allegorical oracle]

16. Wouldn't count on it. Last I heard, djt refused to sign a disaster

declaration for N Carolina (12 homes collapsed into the Atlantic -- plus steady flooding -- on top of Hurricane Helene recovery still ongoing). Can't imagine he would leap at the opportunity to help Jamaica.

We'll have to step up as much as possible.