MIAMI — Planes packed with food, water, and emergency supplies are taking off from Miami to help storm-ravaged communities in Jamaica.

The South Florida–based Global Empowerment Mission is leading the effort, sending essentials like canned goods, bottled water, and batteries to areas hit hardest by flooding and high winds.

“There’s a lot of people down there without any homes,” said Wendy Yeekeow, who arrived at Miami International Airport on one of the first flights out of Jamaica. “Roofs are gone, everything’s flooded — any donation helps.”

Yeekeow described the destruction as “a nine out of 10.”

An American Airlines flight left Miami Thursday carrying aid, returning with passengers fleeing Kingston after days without power or running water.

“Those winds were strong — the building we were in was shaking,” said Tyiesha Museau, who rode out the hurricane at a resort. “Leaving was such a relief.”

Montego Bay’s airport remains closed due to storm damage, leaving Kingston as the main exit route for now.

“I’m so happy to be back,” said Jimetra Alexander, another returning traveler. “We still have to get to Atlanta, but we’re safe.”

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