Multiple US Nonprofits Launch Aid Missions to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic damage in Jamaica, destroying homes, critical infrastructure, and displacing many residents, including American expatriates and veterans. Multiple nonprofit organizations from the U.S., including Beacon Rescue from Tennessee, Project Dynamo from Florida, Grey Bull Rescue, and Mercy Chefs, are mobilizing to provide essential aid such as medical supplies, food, and shelter, while also coordinating evacuations for stranded Americans. Local communities in the U.S., such as the West Indian Social Club in Connecticut and Friends of Jamaica Seattle, are actively collecting donations and raising awareness to support recovery efforts. The Jamaican government and relief groups are working together to establish field hospitals and manage the logistics of delivering aid amid concerns like potential landslides and damaged roads. Despite challenges, including limited resources and a U.S. government shutdown, relief organizations emphasize global solidarity and the urgent need for swift assistance to help Jamaica rebuild and recover from the devastation. Ongoing efforts highlight the resilience of affected communities and the commitment of international partners to support them during this crisis.