Hurricane Melissa’s Deadly Approach Exposes Glaring Gaps in U.S. Regional Preparedness

As Hurricane Melissa tears through the Caribbean with devastating force, its imminent impact on Jamaica and nearby territories forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about the United States' ability — or lack thereof — to anticipate and respond effectively to regional disasters that ripple directly into American security and economic stability.Why Does a Storm Hundreds of Miles Away Matter to America?Melissa is no ordinary hurricane; it currently roars with sustained winds exceeding 280 kilometers per hour, classifying it as a Category 5 storm according to the Saffir-Simpson scale. Its path is set to deliver catastrophic damage not only to Jamaica...