In a proactive move to ensure the safety of its residents, the seaside fishing village of Rae Town in Kingston, Jamaica, initiated a large-scale evacuation on Sunday evening. The evacuation was coordinated with the support of Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby, as Hurricane Melissa looms on the horizon, threatening to strike the island as a major hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday morning. Forecasters predict that the hurricane will bring life-threatening storm surges, powerful winds, and torrential rainfall, posing significant risks to coastal communities like Rae Town, which are particularly vulnerable to flooding. Residents, including elderly individuals and families, were transported to the Holy Family Primary School, which has been designated as a temporary shelter. The evacuation was facilitated by buses from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC). Over the past several days, local authorities, including politicians, disaster preparedness agents, and police officers, have been urging residents in high-risk areas to relocate to shelters. However, compliance has been inconsistent, with some residents hesitant to leave their homes. Mayor Swaby personally oversaw the evacuation efforts, boarding a JUTC bus to ensure the process ran smoothly. As Hurricane Melissa approaches, the focus remains on safeguarding lives and minimizing the potential devastation.