Arlan Fuller

Arlan Fuller, the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response at Project HOPE, shares critical insights on the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and surrounding areas. He discusses the challenges in communication and damage assessment, stressing the importance of local contacts for finding loved ones. Arlan highlights the effectiveness of monetary donations over in-kind aid for relief efforts. Additionally, he addresses concerns about Cuba's safety amid communication blackouts and the potential U.S. governmental response to the crisis.