Hurricane Melissa Relief in Kingston Parish
Kingston, Jamaica's capital, experienced flooding and infrastructure damage. While damage was less severe than coastal parishes, thousands of urban families need assistance.
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Communities We Serve in Kingston
The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across Kingston Parish, including:
Hurricane Impact in Kingston
Damage Assessment
- •Urban flooding in downtown areas
- •Port of Kingston operations disrupted
- •Power outages affecting businesses
- •Housing damage in informal settlements
Current Challenges
- •Dense urban areas complicate relief distribution
- •Economic impact on informal workers
- •Drainage systems overwhelmed
- •High demand for temporary shelter
Critical Needs in Kingston
Families in Kingston Parish urgently need the following assistance:
Our Relief Priorities for Kingston
How We're Helping
The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our Kingston Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:
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Food and water for urban poor
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Solar power for small businesses
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Housing repair in informal settlements
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Economic recovery assistance
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Medical care for vulnerable populations
How You Can Help Kingston Families
Make a Donation
Donate directly to Kingston relief efforts. 100% of your donation provides emergency aid to families in this parish.
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Purchase specific items like solar panels, Starlink kits, food, water, and shelter supplies for Kingston families.
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Learn MoreNeed Help in Kingston?
If you or someone you know in Kingston Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Downtown Kingston, Uptown Kingston, Port Royal, and all surrounding communities.
Duty-Free Relief for Kingston
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 Kingston Parish.
Learn About Duty-Free Relief