Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. Elizabeth Parish
St. Elizabeth Parish, where Hurricane Melissa made landfall, experienced devastating winds and flooding. The agricultural heartland of Jamaica faces massive crop losses and infrastructure damage.
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Communities We Serve in St. Elizabeth
The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across St. Elizabeth Parish, including:
Hurricane Impact in St. Elizabeth
Damage Assessment
- •Hurricane Melissa made landfall in this parish
- •185 mph winds caused catastrophic structural damage
- •Jamaica's breadbasket facing food security crisis
- •Black River Hospital severely damaged
Current Challenges
- •Extensive farmland flooding and crop destruction
- •Main water treatment plant offline
- •Healthcare facilities operating at reduced capacity
- •Transportation infrastructure severely damaged
Critical Needs in St. Elizabeth
Families in St. Elizabeth Parish urgently need the following assistance:
Our Relief Priorities for St. Elizabeth
How We're Helping
The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our St. Elizabeth Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:
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Emergency shelter and housing materials
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Agricultural equipment and supplies
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Solar generators for essential services
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Water storage and purification systems
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Medical equipment and pharmaceuticals
How You Can Help St. Elizabeth Families
Make a Donation
Donate directly to St. Elizabeth 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 St. Elizabeth families.
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Learn MoreNeed Help in St. Elizabeth?
If you or someone you know in St. Elizabeth Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Black River, Santa Cruz, Junction, Malvern, and all surrounding communities.
Duty-Free Relief for St. Elizabeth
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. Elizabeth Parish.
Learn About Duty-Free Relief