Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 28

 

The death toll arising from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica now stands at 28. 

 

The confirmation came Saturday from the Office of the Prime Minister. 

 

The OPM says reports of possible fatalities are still being verified, noting that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the Ministry of Health, are coordinating the recovery and verification process.

 

The Government says it will provide further updates as verification progresses and recovery operations advance in the coming days.