Monday, August 20th, 2007...10:15 am
Man dies in stormy accident
Angelo Laurence, Gleaner Writer
Hurricane Dean has reportedly claimed the life of at least one person in Manchester.
Unconfirmed reports out of Mandeville are that the man, a motorist at the time of his death, had the vehicle he was travelling in lifted and thrown against a utility pole by strong winds.
The accident is said to have occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. this morning.
His body was taken to the Lyn’s Funeral home to await autopsy and investigation. The name of the dead man has not been ascertained.
Outside of the unfortunate incident, Hurricane Dean left behind blocked roads, flooded drains and many persons without the roof to their homes. Several schools have also suffered the same fate.
The town of Mandeville suffered mostly from fallen trees and roof damage. However, two homes on Gibson Close were almost completely submerged with occupants still trapped inside.
When The Gleaner visited the area they could still be seen looking out the window.
The community of Porus, approximately two miles outside of Mandeville, suffered extensive wind damage to several homes.
South Manchester seems to be hardest hit as was the case with hurricane Ivan and Emily.
The roof of the Marlie Hill Primary school, a designated shelter, was blown away.
According to councillor Icilda Brown, who was out with a chain saw helping to clear the roads said approximately 200 persons were seriously affected by the hurricane and are in need of food, water and shelter at this time.
The situation is the same for other communities such as Plowden, Thatch Walk and Cocoa Walk.
Alligator Pond was also seriously affected by flooding. The residents had refused to evacuate before the hurricane, although transportation was provided.
In the meantime the Jamaica Red Cross, located in the RADA building on Caledonia Road are busy trying to assist the scores of persons, who have turned up requesting help.
14 Comments
August 20th, 2007 at 10:27 am
This shows that prayer really works. God bless the country of Jamaica. You are all bless. And always remember that the good lord doesn’t give us more than we can bear.
Blessed Love to one and all.
August 20th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Condolences to the family and friends of the motorist who lost his life in Mandeville in that tragic wind blown accident.Thank God that this experience with Dean was not worse.Manchesterians are strong people and they will definitely recover and will be stronger from this experience.
August 20th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Sorry to hear about the death in Mandeville I’m from that area and cannot get in touch with my family I’m living in the Bahamas. Please keep us posted especially about those living in Newport, Manchester. I am loving them all and praying for them.
August 20th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
My heart goes out for every one in jamaica
August 20th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
we need to have a moment of silence in recognission of God,s blessing on his people and our country JAMAICA
August 20th, 2007 at 6:12 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all in jamaica………such warm and loving ppl stay strong and god be with you all….. bless
August 21st, 2007 at 1:27 am
Sorry to hear about the hurricane and the death of teh individual in Mandeville. My condolences to teh family. I am glued to the television and other news media here in Malayasia. It is tough to be so far away when disaster is happening there in Jamaica. It could have been much worse. This shows how blessed we are in Jamaica and we should continue to pray and look out for each other. Good luck with your upcoming elections.
August 21st, 2007 at 5:12 am
From Germany condolences to the families and friends of the three who lost her lifes by Dean. At the moment I can’t get in touch with my family in St. Mary and St. Catherine, so I don’t know what happened there. I hope the best. I’m happy with the jamaican people that the storm is over and it didn’t leaf to much damages.
My heart is with the Jamaicans and I’ll pray for them.
August 21st, 2007 at 6:41 am
I am happy things wasn’t worst , really sorry to hear about the motorist that lost his life . To his family,friends and community; my deepest condolences and stay strong .I am originallyfrom Clarendon, can’t get to anyone as yet, but hopefully everyone is safe .Thank God it has passed and over , we are truly blessed, because things could be worst.
August 21st, 2007 at 7:54 am
On behalf of the members of the United Neighborhood Network Association (UNNA) I extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the unfortunate victim of Hurricane Dean and wish for all who survived a speedy and painless return to normal life. To those especially in South Manchester, our prayers are with you and wish we could get in touch.
August 21st, 2007 at 8:53 am
The United Neighborhood Network Association (UNNA) wishes all in South Manchester a speedy and painless recovery from the effects of the hurricane. Our prayers are with you. Hope to get in touch with you soon.
August 21st, 2007 at 11:57 am
The Father has blessed the people Jamaica time and time again. Thank you Father for your blessings once again.
My prayers are with all of you who are now having to recover from all the losses — for the family of the man from Mandeville — God is with you — let our prayers keep your strong.
I have family in MAYPEN and haven’t been able to get in touch with any of them — is there any word on just how bad Maypen has been hit?
August 25th, 2007 at 11:43 am
God bless you all. I continue to keep the people of JAMAICA in my prayers and my heart.
September 8th, 2007 at 12:42 am
I wish all Jamaicans the very best especially those in South Manchester. I wish for you all a speedy recovery.
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