Hurricane Melissa Response
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Caribbean Crisis: Hurricane Melissa Strikes
On Tuesday 28th October, Hurricane Melissa struck the central Caribbean as a devastating Category 5 storm, making landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, with wind gusts of up to 295km/h.
This record-shattering storm has unleashed torrential rain, destructive winds, landslides and catastrophic flash-flooding, destroying homes and entire communities. Hundreds of thousands of families have been severely impacted, and the humanitarian needs are urgent.
Red Cross teams are on the ground in Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic working tirelessly to save lives and deliver critical aid.
The best and quickest way that you can help support those affected by Hurricane Melissa is to donate to the Irish Red Cross International Response Fund today. Your donation helps us support the thousands of people affected by hurricane Melissa, as well as other disasters across the world.
Red Cross teams in action:
- Jamaica: With over one million people at risk, Red Cross staff and volunteers are already delivering vital emergency supplies — such as tarpaulins, blankets and hygiene kits — as well as operating shelters and strengthening community response efforts.
- Cuba: Volunteers are providing psychosocial support, assisting with emergency evacuations, and helping family members get in touch with each other.
- Haiti: The Haitian Red Cross is coordinating with local authorities. They’re also assisting families affected by the impact.
- Dominican Republic: Volunteers are evacuating flood-affected communities and helping transfer patients to safer medical facilities.
Support the Irish Red Cross International Response Fund
Your support can save lives
The most vulnerable – women, children and communities already facing hardship – are at the greatest risk.
Red Cross teams need your support to provide:
- Emergency shelter, food and clean water
- Medical care and patient transfers
- Psychosocial support for trauma
- Essential supplies for affected families
This storm is striking regions already burdened by poverty and recent disasters. As the full impact of Hurricane Melissa unfolds, Red Cross teams will be there to bring relief to those who need it most.
Act now. Every contribution helps the Red Cross reach more people in urgent need.
Your donation to the Irish Red Cross International Response Fund will help us to support the thousands of people affected by hurricane Melissa as well as other disasters across the world.