At the request of the Jamaican Ministry of Health, Heart to Heart International (HHI) deployed…
We deployed our Emergency Medical Team and shipments of critical medical aid to provide essential care to those impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa Response
Hurricane Melissa Response
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm caused extensive damage, with flooding, winds, and mudslides leaving some people stranded and without healthcare.
Heart to Heart International mobilized. We are using our decades of disaster expertise (proven in previous Caribbean hurricane responses like Dorian, Maria, and Matthew) to deliver help.
Medical Team Deployed – At the request of the Jamaican Ministry of Health, our Emergency Medical Team (EMT) deployed to the island to provide direct treatment and critical healthcare services at two clinic locations in the severely damaged St. James parish region. The team saw a total of 840 patients throughout 23 clinic days.
Massive Aid Delivery – We delivered over 43,000 hygiene kits alongside medicines and medical aid to areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Dominican Republic. This ensured that impacted communities could maintain health in the aftermath of the storm.
Our Disaster Response Team deployed to Jamaica
Watch to see how the team delivered lifesaving aid to families affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
News Coverage of Our Hurricane Melissa Response
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Centerville Café co-owner travels to Jamaica to aid in Hurricane Melissa response
(Source: The Daily Chronicle)Lenexa nonprofit sending volunteers to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa (Source: FOX 4 Morning News)
How you can assist in Jamaica’s disaster relief (Source: ABC 57)
Kansas City response team helps with Hurricane Melissa relief (Source: FOX 4 Morning News)
Impact Stories
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A History on the Frontlines
Our history of disaster response spans decades, including recent efforts for hurricanes and wildfires. Today, we stand with those suffering from the devastation caused Hurricane Melissa. Your support allows us to not only respond quickly to the affected communities but also to rebuild and provide hope for a better future. The road to recovery is long, but with your help, we can make it a reality.