Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. Catherine Parish
St. Catherine Parish, Jamaica's most populous, faces massive relief needs. Spanish Town and surrounding areas experienced widespread flooding and infrastructure damage.
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Communities We Serve in St. Catherine
The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across St. Catherine Parish, including:
Hurricane Impact in St. Catherine
Damage Assessment
- •Largest affected population in Jamaica
- •Portmore coastal flooding severe
- •Spanish Town infrastructure heavily damaged
- •Agricultural areas flooded
Current Challenges
- •Sheer scale of affected population
- •Limited shelter capacity
- •Water treatment facilities compromised
- •Healthcare system overwhelmed
Critical Needs in St. Catherine
Families in St. Catherine Parish urgently need the following assistance:
Our Relief Priorities for St. Catherine
How We're Helping
The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our St. Catherine Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:
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Mass food and water distribution
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Large-scale emergency shelter
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Medical supplies and personnel
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Solar power for critical facilities
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Communication equipment for coordination
How You Can Help St. Catherine Families
Make a Donation
Donate directly to St. Catherine 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. Catherine families.
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Learn MoreNeed Help in St. Catherine?
If you or someone you know in St. Catherine Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Spanish Town, Portmore, Old Harbour, Linstead, and all surrounding communities.
Duty-Free Relief for St. Catherine
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. Catherine Parish.
Learn About Duty-Free Relief