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Portland Parish
Severe Impact

Hurricane Melissa Relief in Portland Parish

Portland Parish on Jamaica's northeast coast experienced catastrophic rainfall, landslides, and flooding. Many communities remain isolated weeks after Hurricane Melissa.

Families Affected

9,500+

Homes Destroyed

2,100+

Displaced

6,400+

Population

82,000

Communities We Serve in Portland

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

Port Antonio
Buff Bay
Boston Bay
Hope Bay

Hurricane Impact in Portland

Damage Assessment

  • •Record rainfall causing massive landslides
  • •Many communities cut off from aid
  • •Rio Grande flooding destroyed homes
  • •Blue Mountain coffee region devastated

Current Challenges

  • •Landslides blocking all major roads
  • •No cell service in affected areas
  • •Helicopter-only access to some communities
  • •Freshwater sources contaminated

Critical Needs in Portland

Families in Portland Parish urgently need the following assistance:

Landslide recovery
Communication
Clean water
Medical evacuation
Food supplies

Our Relief Priorities for Portland

How We're Helping

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

  • 1

    Starlink satellite communication critical

  • 2

    Helicopter medical evacuations

  • 3

    Water purification systems urgent

  • 4

    Non-perishable food supplies

  • 5

    Emergency shelter materials

How You Can Help Portland Families

Make a Donation

Donate directly to Portland 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 Portland families.

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Spread the Word

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

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Need Help in Portland?

If you or someone you know in Portland Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Port Antonio, Buff Bay, Boston Bay, Hope Bay, and all surrounding communities.

Duty-Free Relief for Portland

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 Portland Parish.

Learn About Duty-Free Relief

Relief in Other Parishes