- Hurricane Melissa, involving outlooks from NOAA and the NHC, caused significant damage in the region on May 28, 2026.
- Stronger demand is noted across local and export markets as they recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
- Destruction from Hurricane Melissa led to cheaper timber use in the region.
Hurricane Melissa damaged forests in Cockpit Country.
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Updated Sep 14
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What happened
Hurricane Melissa damaged forests in Cockpit Country.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Cockpit Country
geographical region in Trelawny, Jamaica
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Jamaica
island state in the Caribbean Sea
Related events
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- Government provides shelter recovery program in Jamaica following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.
- Edwards addresses Jamaica's recovery needs following Hurricane Melissa, comparing the situation to New Orleans.