Hurricane Melissa Relief Launched – Rebuilding Lives. Restoring Hope.

“Hurricane Melissa is a powerful Category 5 storm posing a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of ABOUT THE HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF: Our Mission This website is established to mobilise support for Jamaica’s emergency response, recovery efforts and provide the latest information related to Hurricane Melissa. We know from experience that preparation, rapid response, and sustained recovery efforts save lives and restore communities. Many areas, particularly along Jamaica’s southern coast, are among the most vulnerable, having been impacted by a major Hurricane in 2024. This platform helps ensure assistance reaches those who need it, when they need it most. How We Operate The Hurricane Melissa Relief initiative is coordinated by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Jamaica’s national agency for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. ODPEM works in partnership with local authorities, private-sector partners, and international relief organisations to ensure transparent and accountable management of all resources and donations. Our Goal Our goal is to build a national relief and recovery fund that supports families, farmers, and fisherfolk in rebuilding their homes and livelihoods, while strengthening Jamaica’s long-term resilience to future storms. How You Can Help Donate via the Government of Jamaica’s relief website via card or wire transfers. Support efforts to rebuild homes, repair infrastructure, restore electricity, clear roads and stabilise landslide-prone zones. Contribute to programmes that aid our farming and fishing communities. They will require support to replace lost tools, seedlings, boats, nets and provide livelihoods support. Spread this message to raise awareness and mobilise international support. Jamaicans. In its aftermath, recovery will take every helping hand. Together, let us stand ready to protect and help families recover, rebuild homes and restore livelihoods once the storm passes.” Hon. Andrew Holness (Prime Minister of Jamaica): “Today, I’m pleased to announce the launch of supportjamaica.gov.jm, the Government of Jamaica’s official platform to coordinate relief, mobilize support, and manage recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The site allows users to donate securely, submit pledges, report emergencies, and locate nearby shelters. It is designed to serve Jamaicans at home and abroad who wish to assist with national recovery efforts. Please remember, if it doesn’t end with .gov.jm, it is not an official Government of Jamaica website.”