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Hurricane Melissa hit land in Jamaica on October 28th, 2025, causing widespread damage, power outages and, in some areas, dangerous flooding. The powerful Category 5 storm took down power lines, severing vital communication and leaving countless residents cut off from their loved ones. Hurricane Melissa marks the most intense hurricane to lash the island in 174 years of recorded history. Even as torrential rains battered the island ahead of landfall, Jamaican officials warned residents that conditions will likely intensify. At its peak, Hurricane Melissa sustained catastrophic winds of 298 km\/h (185 mph) \u2013 exceeding the force of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005 and claimed 1,392 lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of October 29th, Hurricane Melissa struck Cuba as a Category 3 storm after battering Jamaica, resulting in hundreds of thousands of people evacuated to shelters across Cuba.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your generous donations are vital to fund urgent search and relief operations. If you can, we encourage you to donate today.
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Help communities recover from Hurricane Melissa.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Charities are working around the clock supporting search and relief efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and the surrounding islands. In addition to providing immediate aid, they are providing recovery efforts and focusing on building resilience, preparedness, and capacity to more effectively navigate future disasters.
\nHelp restore the communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. Join the effort today.<\/p>\n","references":"