KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seven months after Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of western Jamaica, recovery efforts continue in George’s Plain, where an estimated half of all homes sustained major storm damage and many families are still awaiting repairs.

Residents of George’s Plain are now working alongside volunteer teams, learning construction and repair skills while helping to restore damaged homes, churches and community spaces.

Among them is Jerry, whose family was directly impacted by the hurricane after his mother’s roof was destroyed during the storm. Following the rebuilding of his family’s home, Jerry began volunteering with Adventures Relief and now serves on teams repairing homes and restoring churches across Westmoreland.