Jordan Senior's rustic rental cabin in Treasure Beach, Jamaica, is one of his main sources of income. The property has experienced flooding like never before in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a Wednesday evening conversation with Jordan Senior, 36, a rental-property owner and operator in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Jordan Senior's rustic rental cabin in Treasure Beach, Jamaica, is one of his main sources of income. The property has experienced flooding like never before in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.