WASHINGTON, USA – The United States is delivering nearly $12.6 million in additional emergency, life-saving assistance to Jamaica and Haiti as part of the ongoing support in our region in the wake of hurricane Melissa.
In Jamaica, the more than $10 million of additional funding will help implementers to clear debris, restore access to hard-to-reach areas, and provide shelter, emergency healthcare, child protection, water, sanitation, hygiene, and food assistance.
In Haiti, the additional $2.5 million will support similar life-saving efforts for those affected by the hurricane’s devastation.
With this additional support, the United States has provided nearly $37 million to date in emergency, life-saving assistance and on-the-ground support throughout the region in response to hurricane Melissa, including over $22 million to Jamaica, $11 million for Haiti, $3 million for Cuba, and $500,000 for The Bahamas. This funding has enabled critical efforts by our Disaster Assistance Recovery Team (DART) and search-and-rescue teams from Los Angeles and Fairfax Counties to assist communities in need.
The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to helping our neighbours recover from this disaster and will continue to explore additional ways to provide meaningful assistance during this critical time. Those who would like to donate to hurricane Melissa recovery efforts can find more information.
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