In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in Jamaica, residents of St Andrew took drastic measures to address a hazardous situation on Red Hills Road. On Tuesday, locals blocked a section of the thoroughfare near the Rubis gas station, using car tires and other materials to create a barricade. The action was prompted by dangling power lines, which posed a significant safety risk to the community. Residents reported that the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) had been informed of the issue. Hurricane Melissa struck the island earlier that day, making landfall in St Elizabeth, located in the southwestern region of Jamaica, at approximately 11 a.m. The storm’s passage has heightened concerns over infrastructure safety and emergency response capabilities in affected areas.