Residents of Mountain View, Jamaica, are bracing for Tropical Storm Melissa, just over a month after heavy rains caused Burger Gully to overflow, flooding several homes. Beverly Underhill, a local resident, expressed deep concern for her neighbors, particularly those living closer to the gully, who have repeatedly suffered from severe flooding. While Underhill feels somewhat secure due to the elevated construction of her home, she remains worried about the potential devastation the storm could bring. ‘I’m sorry for them,’ she said, referring to her neighbor Andrew Smith, whose home has been repeatedly damaged by floodwaters. Despite temporary measures like sandbags being installed by local authorities, Underhill believes these efforts are insufficient. ‘It’s complacency that has put us in this position,’ she stated, urging for a permanent solution to the gully’s overflow issue. During a recent tour of the area, Minister Robert Morgan and MP Phillip Paulwell were shown the extent of the problem by Underhill, who demanded immediate action rather than promises. ‘We want the gully fixed, and we won’t rest until it is,’ she warned, threatening to take the issue to the streets if her demands are not met. As the community prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa, residents remain hopeful but fearful of the potential consequences.