Hurricane Melissa, one of the largest Caribbean storm systems on record, brought catastrophic damage to people in Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and the Bahamas.
Jamaica The storm’s 185 mile per hour winds destroyed many homes and businesses in Jamaica. As of Wednesday morning, some parts of the country were flooded, and huge swaths were without electricity.
Haiti Several days of downpours flooded certain parts of Haiti, where people are already grappling with severe poverty and gang violence. According to some reports, more than 40 people lost their lives.
Cuba Hurricane Melissa’s winds weakened before hitting Cuba, where its winds and rain caused yet more destruction. Low-lying areas were flooded, and many roofs blew off of people’s homes.
Our response
Our International Crisis team is communicating with contacts and staff in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba to understand the full extent of the damage and how best to respond. We plan to provide food aid for people in Cuba, and will possibly be helping in other ways in Haiti and Jamaica. Please pray for the many hurting people who lost houses, possessions, and loved ones in Hurricane Melissa.
If you would like to help, your donation will provide food, emergency supplies, Christian literature, and other aid to people affected by Hurricane Melissa.
