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St. Mary Parish
High Impact

Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. Mary Parish

St. Mary Parish on Jamaica's north coast experienced severe flooding and wind damage. Agricultural communities and coastal towns both need extensive support.

Families Affected

9,800+

Homes Destroyed

1,900+

Displaced

5,900+

Population

114,000

Communities We Serve in St. Mary

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

Port Maria
Oracabessa
Annotto Bay
Highgate

Hurricane Impact in St. Mary

Damage Assessment

  • •Banana plantations severely damaged
  • •Coastal communities flooded
  • •Historical sites damaged (Firefly estate)
  • •Major highway infrastructure compromised

Current Challenges

  • •Agricultural export economy disrupted
  • •Fishing industry vessels destroyed
  • •Power grid instability
  • •Healthcare access limited

Critical Needs in St. Mary

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

Flood recovery
Agricultural aid
Power systems
Medical care
Housing reconstruction

Our Relief Priorities for St. Mary

How We're Helping

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

  • 1

    Agricultural recovery equipment

  • 2

    Solar power for farming operations

  • 3

    Fishing boat and equipment replacement

  • 4

    Emergency medical supplies

  • 5

    Communication equipment

How You Can Help St. Mary Families

Make a Donation

Donate directly to St. Mary 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. Mary families.

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Spread the Word

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

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Need Help in St. Mary?

If you or someone you know in St. Mary Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Port Maria, Oracabessa, Annotto Bay, Highgate, and all surrounding communities.

Duty-Free Relief for St. Mary

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. Mary Parish.

Learn About Duty-Free Relief

Relief in Other Parishes