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Hurricane Melissa moves past Cuba

Hurricane Melissa moves past Cuba after hitting Jamaica; death toll climbs in Haiti

Hurricane Melissa weakened on Wednesday as it barreled through the Bahamas after devastating Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti, leaving dozens of people dead and destroying infrastructure across the region.

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Four deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica as storm leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

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Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rising After Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti Hit

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At least 20 dead in Haiti as Jamaican minister warns Hurricane Melissa recovery 'won't be easy'

More images are emerging of the damage wrought by Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica.

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Hurricane Melissa weakens as it churns across Cuba as a Category 2 storm

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Hurricane Melissa Leaves 25 Dead in Haiti, Causes Widespread Damage in Jamaica and Cuba

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Brings Flooding and Catastrophic Winds to Jamaica

“There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5,” Prime Minister Andrew Holness said.

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People stuck on roofs after Jamaica's worst hurricane, says minister, as storm heads to Bahamas

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Hurricane Melissa charges toward Cuba after pummeling Jamaica with historic power

How to help those impacted by Hurricane Melissa

As is typical in disasters, nonprofit groups told The Associated Press that cash is the best way to help, since unsolicited goods donations can overwhelm already strained systems. Experts recommend using sites like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance to check out unfamiliar charities before donating.

Jamaica expects the worst from Hurricane Melissa: ‘Total structural failure’

The Category 5 storm is expected to hit the island on Tuesday. It'll be the strongest storm there since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.