PROVIDENCE — As of press time, Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm, leaving families in Jamaica and southern Haiti to face an immediate and devastating threat. With projected 160 mph winds, extreme rainfall, and storm surge, this hurricane is expected to be the strongest on record to strike Jamaica, causing extensive flooding, landslides, and displacement. Many vulnerable families live in fragile shelters, making the risk to life and essential infrastructure — including health facilities vital for ongoing cholera response—even more severe. Urgent support is critical to help these families prepare for and survive the coming disaster.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), with its decades of experience and on-the-ground teams, welcomes donations to provide lifesaving support, including emergency shelter, clean water supplies, and essential hygiene kits to reach the most vulnerable people.
To donate or for more information, visit https://provd.io/CRSMelissa
