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Asafa Powell, Noah Lyles, and Junelle Bromfield extended their support to Jamaica as the country dealt with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane that swept across the Caribbean. Melisa was categorized as a Category 5 hurricane and was reported to be one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, with top winds reaching 185 mph.As the hurricane brought about widespread destruction, many people have stepped up to provide aid to the Jamaicans who were affected by the devastating effects of Hurricane Mellisa. Asafa Powell posted a video on Instagram and shared a glimpse of their efforts as they packed essential supplies for families in St. Elizabeth.Santa Cruz in St. Elizabeth parish was struck by a landslide that blocked the main roads of the town. Moreover, it is the hometown of Noah Lyles' fiancée, Junelle Bromfield, and they, along with Asafa Powell's family, stepped up to assist the community during tough times.Speaking about the devastating effects of the hurricane, Asafa Powell said"You know, people are really suffering right now. As much as I can do and I see a lot of people helping and big thanks to Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield."Noah Lyles' fiancée, Junelle Bromfield, spoke about the impact that the community had on her and shared how they had been such a big support for her during her childhood. Furthermore, Asafa Powell penned down the details of the drive in the caption of the post and wrote:"Today, Alyshia and I, along with our team, packed groceries, toiletries, and essential supplies for families in St. Elizabeth, the hometown of @junellebromfield 💚💛🖤This effort was made possible through the generosity of @nojo18 , and the Lyles Brothers Foundation, reminding us how powerful it is when the sports community comes together to give back in Jamaica’s time of need 🙏🏽🇯🇲 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThis is a developing article and will be updated soon.
