Hurricane Melissa Relief in St. James Parish
St. James Parish, home to Montego Bay, faced severe damage to tourism infrastructure and residential areas. The economic impact extends beyond the immediate storm damage.
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Communities We Serve in St. James
The Melissa Relief Fund is actively providing emergency aid to families across St. James Parish, including:
Hurricane Impact in St. James
Damage Assessment
- •Montego Bay tourism sector heavily impacted
- •Airport damaged, disrupting aid delivery
- •Hotel zone experienced severe flooding
- •Critical port infrastructure damaged
Current Challenges
- •Tourism industry collapse affecting employment
- •Power outages in commercial districts
- •Water supply issues in urban areas
- •Displaced workers needing emergency assistance
Critical Needs in St. James
Families in St. James Parish urgently need the following assistance:
Our Relief Priorities for St. James
How We're Helping
The Melissa Relief Fund is focusing our St. James Parish relief efforts on these critical areas:
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Starlink internet for business continuity
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Solar power for hotels and businesses
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Employment support and food assistance
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Housing repairs and temporary shelter
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Communication infrastructure
How You Can Help St. James Families
Make a Donation
Donate directly to St. James 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. James families.
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Learn MoreNeed Help in St. James?
If you or someone you know in St. James Parish needs hurricane relief assistance, we're here to help. Our local partners are working across Montego Bay, Reading, Cambridge, Anchovy, and all surrounding communities.
Duty-Free Relief for St. James
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. James Parish.
Learn About Duty-Free Relief