TAMPA – Tampa businessman David Luckain was born in Jamaica. He was there visiting when Hurricane Melissa hit the Island on October 28th and says he’s never experienced anything like it.
What they’re saying:
“It was horrific,” says Luckain. “I’ve been nonchalant when hurricanes came to Florida because I figured in Jamaica it was going to be the same thing, but it was a whole different experience.”
Luckain and his wife survived uninjured, but flights were scarce. They had to fly to the Cayman Islands to get back to Tampa.
Luckain is presenting a benefit Reggae concert on Sunday, November 9, at his Wha Gwaan Jamaican Restaurant at 12910 W Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa. It begins at 4 p.m.
What you can do:
You’re asked to bring a donation of supplies or non-perishable food. Donations are also being accepted at The Jerk Hut Restaurant at 1241 E Fowler Ave.
Local Caribbean Organizations hope to fill several shipping containers with supplies and food and ship them to Jamaica as quickly as possible.
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The Source: FOX 13’s Lloyd Sowers interviewed David Luckain about his experience in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28th. Sowers also interviewed several people involved with collecting relief supplies for Jamaica.