Jamaican music icon Sean Paul has opened up about the emotional and physical toll Hurricane Melissa has taken on his family and the nation. The category five storm, with winds reaching up to 185 mph, claimed at least 28 lives and left widespread destruction across the island. Paul, who was in Kingston during the hurricane, described the experience as “very frightening,” particularly for his young children, who were left traumatized by the ferocity of the storm. “That’s the first time they’ve seen trees dance like that and the wind move like that,” he shared with BBC News. “They’re in shock still, and traumatized.” The singer emphasized the dire situation for those in the hardest-hit areas, likening the devastation to “the Middle Ages.” Paul has pledged $50,000 to match donations to Food For The Poor Jamaica, calling the aftermath “a very mind-blowing situation.” He recounted the overwhelming effort required to assist those affected, including friends in Montego Bay who lost their entire roof. “It’s just the amount of energy it takes, and the depression that starts to set in,” he said, adding that the recovery process has barely begun. Fellow Jamaican artist Shaggy has also been actively involved in relief efforts, organizing aid convoys to deliver essentials to devastated communities. Both musicians are planning a long-term fundraising concert in December to support ongoing recovery efforts.