Hurricane Melissa Relief
Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Hope.
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, has passed, leaving widespread devastation across Jamaica.
Thousands of people have been affected, with families displaced, homes destroyed, and livelihoods shattered. Now begins the hard road to recovery. Together, let's stand ready to help families rebuild their homes, restore their lives, and bring hope back to our nation.
Preliminary National Needs List
The Government of Jamaica has prepared this preliminary needs list to support response and recovery for an estimated 400,000 people affected by Hurricane Melissa. List will be updated periodically.
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Report Incidents
Report missing persons, roadblocks, flooding and damage. Share, photos, videos, and your location, roadblocks, flooding, or damage. Your update helps us to do our damage assessment.
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Donate Now
Your donation provides food, shelter, medical aid and more to families affected by Hurricane Melissa. Every contribution helps rebuild lives and restore hope.
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Volunteer
Join hands in rebuilding Jamaica. Register as a volunteer and use your time and skills to help families recover and communities rebuild.
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Latest News
Stay Updated. Stay Prepared. This page brings you the most recent updates from official agencies, weather alerts, road closures, shelter openings, and verified news from across Jamaica. In a crisis, information saves lives — check here regularly to know what’s happening, where help is needed, and how you can contribute. Stay informed, share only verified updates, and be part of the network that keeps our people safe.
Jamaica Receiving Pledges of Support – PM
Jamaica has been receiving pledges of support for hurricane preparation and recovery from its regional and international partners, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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Jamaicans Urged to Store Clean Water to Last Three Days
Jamaicans are being encouraged to store an adequate supply of clean, drinking water to last at least three days, as the National Water Commission (NWC) systems may be impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Shelters Are Free and Available to All – Minister Mckenzie
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding Jamaicans that emergency shelters are free of cost and available for all who need safe accommodation during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Storm Surge Projected for Bluefields in Westmoreland
Residents in Bluefields and surrounding areas in Westmoreland are being warned to anticipate life-threatening storm surges with the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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NWA Ramps Up Flood Mitigation in Preparation for Hurricane Melissa
The National Works Agency (NWA) has undertaken flood mitigation works on several critical drains across the island in preparation for Hurricane Melissa’s projected landfall and will continue these efforts as long as conditions remain safe.
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Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued for Several South Coast Communities
The Government has issued a mandatory evacuation Order for several communities along the south coast as Hurricane Melissa moves closer to Jamaica.
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PM Outlines Multi-Layered Strategy for Post-Melissa Recovery
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined a multi-layered strategy for Jamaica’s quick recovery, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Central Command Centre Set Up by St. Ann Municipal Corporation
A central command centre has been established at the St. Ann Municipal Corporation to gather real-time information about Hurricane Melissa and to direct responses from multiple agencies.
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Let's join together to support disaster relief and recovery efforts for affected communities. Through this collaboration, we aim to provide essential aid, resources, and hope to those impacted, reinforcing our commitment to compassion, resilience, and social responsibility.
