As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa left a path of destruction across Jamaica. The worst hurricane to hit the island made landfall on Oct. 28, and resulted in devastating flooding, mudslides, power outages, and food shortages. And the effects are expected to last into the coming months.

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica this week near the coastal town of Black River, which the government has described as “ground zero.”

The storm “totally destroyed” the port of Black River, the prime minister said. At least five people died in Jamaica, and the hurricane killed at least 30 in Haiti. Officials expect the toll to rise.

Another reggae superstar, Shaggy, is also rallying for his home country. For the artist, known for such hits as “Boombastic,” “In the Summertime” and “It Wasn’t Me,” the cause is more personal; his wife, Rebecca Packer, rode out the storm there, CBS News reports.

Dozens of U.S. military personnel are bringing medical supplies and emergency gear after Hurricane Melissa killed at least 19 on Jamaica.

Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages. View on euronews

The catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore across the island nation on Tuesday, leaving destruction and worry in its wake for many in the U.S. with family members there.

Forecasters are continuing to warn residents and travelers in parts of Oregon, Washington, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming of severe snow and hazardous travel conditions, especially in high-elevation regions, through Monday. This follows severe weather warnings that were issued over the weekend by the NWS.