KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Hurricane Melissa looms over Jamaica, expected to make landfall between Monday evening and Tuesday, one Port Royal resident has firmly decided to remain in his seaside community rather than seek refuge in a shelter. Roy Brown, in an interview with Observer Online on Monday, expressed his reluctance to evacuate, citing past traumatic experiences during Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Brown recounted how residents who sought shelter at the National Arena faced severe hardships, including theft, harassment, and the absence of transportation back home after the storm passed. He emphasized that he would rather face the hurricane’s wrath than endure similar conditions again. Brown’s defiance reflects a broader sentiment among some residents who feel safer staying put, despite the potential dangers of the approaching storm. His statement, ‘I don’t believe I can run from death,’ underscores his resolve to weather the storm at home, regardless of its intensity.
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