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Hanover Parish
Severe Impact

Hurricane Melissa Relief in Hanover Parish

Hanover Parish experienced severe flooding and wind damage, with rural communities isolated by destroyed roads and widespread power outages affecting recovery efforts.

Families Affected

8,500+

Homes Destroyed

1,800+

Displaced

5,400+

Population

70,000

Communities We Serve in Hanover

The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across Hanover Parish, including:

Lucea
Green Island
Hopewell
Sandy Bay

Hurricane Impact in Hanover

Damage Assessment

  • •Many rural communities remain cut off
  • •Agricultural sector devastated
  • •Coastal areas experienced severe flooding
  • •Limited access to emergency services

Current Challenges

  • •Road networks severely damaged
  • •Remote areas without communication
  • •Limited medical facility access
  • •Crop losses threatening food security

Critical Needs in Hanover

Families in Hanover Parish urgently need the following assistance:

Rural access
Power restoration
Agricultural support
Clean water
Medical care

Our Relief Priorities for Hanover

How We're Helping

The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our Hanover Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:

  • 1

    Starlink for isolated community connectivity

  • 2

    Emergency road clearing equipment

  • 3

    Solar power for rural homes

  • 4

    Food and water distribution

  • 5

    Mobile medical services support

How You Can Help Hanover Families

Make a Donation

Donate directly to Hanover relief efforts. 100% of your donation provides emergency aid to families in this parish.

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Shop Relief Items

Purchase specific items like solar panels, Starlink kits, food, water, and shelter supplies for Hanover families.

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Spread the Word

Share information about Hanover relief needs with your network. Every share helps us reach more donors.

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Need Help in Hanover?

If you or someone you know in Hanover Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Lucea, Green Island, Hopewell, Sandy Bay, and all surrounding communities.

Duty-Free Relief for Hanover

The Government of Jamaica has extended the duty-free program through December 2025, making it more affordable to import essential supplies including Starlink satellite internet and solar power equipment to Hanover Parish.

Learn About Duty-Free Relief

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