Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. Thomas Parish
St. Thomas Parish in eastern Jamaica experienced severe damage from Hurricane Melissa. Rural communities face isolation and agricultural devastation.
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Communities We Serve in St. Thomas
The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across St. Thomas Parish, including:
Hurricane Impact in St. Thomas
Damage Assessment
- •Rural communities cut off by flooding
- •Banana and coconut plantations destroyed
- •Historical Bath Fountain damaged
- •Fishing communities devastated
Current Challenges
- •Poor road access to many communities
- •Limited healthcare facilities
- •Agricultural economy collapsed
- •Cell service disrupted
Critical Needs in St. Thomas
Families in St. Thomas Parish urgently need the following assistance:
Our Relief Priorities for St. Thomas
How We're Helping
The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our St. Thomas Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:
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Starlink for rural communication
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Agricultural recovery assistance
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Solar power for isolated areas
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Mobile medical services
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Food and water for cut-off communities
How You Can Help St. Thomas Families
Make a Donation
Donate directly to St. Thomas 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. Thomas families.
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Learn MoreNeed Help in St. Thomas?
If you or someone you know in St. Thomas Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Morant Bay, Yallahs, Port Morant, Bath, and all surrounding communities.
Duty-Free Relief for St. Thomas
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. Thomas Parish.
Learn About Duty-Free Relief