Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa Relief
October 2025
Our teams are on the ground in Jamaica, taking immediate action after Hurricane Melissa. With two decades of experience responding to hurricanes across the Caribbean, we are actively distributing food and essential supplies, setting up internet connectivity hubs, and preparing cleanup and recovery operations to support families and communities in need. Click ‘Apply To Volunteer’ below to register your interest in volunteering for Hurricane Melissa Relief.
Disaster Profile
Hurricane Melissa made landfall as the strongest storm to ever hit Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history, made landfall in Jamaica after days of ferocious winds and relentless surf across the Caribbean. Melissa reached Category 5 strength as it intensified steadily as it neared the western coast of Jamaica, and is tied as the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record. Moving at a crawl, the storm’s especially slow movement has left widespread destruction to homes, schools and hospitals, with flooding, wind damage and storm surge compounding the impact. Recovery is expected to take months before normalcy returns.
Communities in Melissa’s path face an unprecedented challenge, demanding immediate humanitarian support and long-term relief efforts.