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St. Andrew Parish
Moderate Impact

Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. Andrew Parish

St. Andrew Parish, surrounding Kingston, experienced landslides in mountain communities and flooding in urban areas. The diverse geography presents varied relief challenges.

Families Affected

28,500+

Homes Destroyed

4,800+

Displaced

14,200+

Population

573,000

Communities We Serve in St. Andrew

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

Half Way Tree
Constant Spring
Papine
Irish Town

Hurricane Impact in St. Andrew

Damage Assessment

  • •Blue Mountain communities isolated by landslides
  • •Urban areas experienced flash flooding
  • •Large displaced population needing support
  • •Medical facilities operating under stress

Current Challenges

  • •Mountain communities difficult to access
  • •Urban drainage systems damaged
  • •High population density straining resources
  • •Mix of wealthy and poor areas needing different aid

Critical Needs in St. Andrew

Families in St. Andrew Parish urgently need the following assistance:

Landslide recovery
Urban flooding
Infrastructure repair
Medical services
Housing support

Our Relief Priorities for St. Andrew

How We're Helping

The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our St. Andrew Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:

  • 1

    Starlink for mountain communities

  • 2

    Urban flood recovery equipment

  • 3

    Food assistance for large populations

  • 4

    Housing repair across income levels

  • 5

    Medical supplies for overwhelmed facilities

How You Can Help St. Andrew Families

Make a Donation

Donate directly to St. Andrew 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 St. Andrew families.

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Spread the Word

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

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Need Help in St. Andrew?

If you or someone you know in St. Andrew Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Half Way Tree, Constant Spring, Papine, Irish Town, and all surrounding communities.

Duty-Free Relief for St. Andrew

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 St. Andrew Parish.

Learn About Duty-Free Relief

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