A list of ways you can support those affected by Hurricane Melissa
The storm has devastated parts of the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 30 people in Haiti and a further 19 in Jamaica
On Tuesday, October 28, Hurricane Melissa led a destructive path through the Caribbean after forming earlier this month off the Cape Verde islands.
Described by the BBC as one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the Caribbean in history, the storm has so far killed at least 30 people in Haiti, and a further 19 in Jamaica at the time of writing.
Jamaica's Information Minister, Dana Morris Dixon, has said that search and rescue missions are ongoing in devastated areas, some of which have been “flattened” and “marooned” by the storm.
The Category 5 hurricane has caused heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and electricity cuts; most areas of Jamaica remain without electricity, while some parts of the country also report water shortages or complete water cuts.
Many are now desperately seeking aid amidst devastating conditions. Some aid has reached larger cities like Kingston, Jamaica’s capital, but more rural regions are struggling to receive supplies while roads are currently blocked by rubble and regional airports remain closed.
According to interim UN co-ordinator for Haiti, Gregoire Goodstein, around 15,000 people in the country are staying in 120 shelters. Meanwhile in Cuba, over 735,000 people were evacuated, per the island’s resident co-ordinator, Francisco Pichon.
No fatalities have been reported in Cuba as it stands. The storm is expected to continue through Bermuda today, October 31, with schools and airports closed in preparation.
We’ve compiled a list of ways you can support those affected by Hurricane Melissa across the Caribbean, from attending events to donating to charities. We will continue to update this page with new resources.
Donate:
Attend:
Hurricane Melissa Relief Fundraiser, Vienna - Friday, December 5
YOTO x Jamaica Hurricane Fundraiser, Hamburg - Friday, December 5
Together for Jamaica, London - Thursday, December 18
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