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MIRAMAR, Fla. The city of Miramar is doing its part to help Jamaica as residents embrace for Hurricane Melissa.

The Category 5 storm with winds as high as 160 mph is expected to make landfall this afternoon.

Miramar, which has a large Caribbean population, is accepting food and life-saving goods to help Jamaica in the aftermath of the storm.

The city is asking for residents and businesses to donate essentials like tarps, flashlights, non-perishable foods, and personal care items.

A list of the six locations, which are all open 24-7, are below:
< Fire Station 19- 6700 Miramar Parkway

< Fire Station 84- 9001 Miramar Parkway

< Fire Station 100 – 2899 S.W. 184th Street

< Fire Station 107- 11811 Miramar Parkway

< Miramar Police Station- 11765 City Hall Promenade