Jamaica & Haiti

Jamaica: Jamaica was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 5 storm, resulting in at least eight deaths, 90% roof destruction in Black River, 77% of the island without power, and over 25,000 people in shelters. The country is facing enormous devastation and is beginning recovery efforts.

Haiti: Haiti experienced catastrophic flooding and at least 25 deaths due to Hurricane Melissa, with 18 others missing. Over 11,600 people are sheltered, and many homes were damaged or destroyed, particularly in Petit-Goâve.

Jamaica: Jamaica is directly in the path of Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to be the strongest hurricane to hit the nation in decades, causing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and extensive damage to infrastructure. The country has activated shelters and pre-positioned food packages.

Haiti: Haiti has already experienced deaths, injuries, and significant damage to homes and crops due to Hurricane Melissa. The storm is expected to continue dumping torrential rain, exacerbating a pre-existing hunger crisis.

Jamaica: Jamaica was hit by Hurricane Melissa as a Category 5 storm, experiencing catastrophic wind damage, extensive infrastructural damage, long-duration power and communication outages, and isolation of communities. The island is expected to receive 12 to 24 inches of rain, with up to 30 inches in elevated areas, leading to ongoing flash flooding and landslides. Preliminary damage and economic loss estimates are $22 billion.

Haiti: Haiti experienced catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and landslides due to Hurricane Melissa, with extensive infrastructural damage and isolation of communities likely. At least four deaths have been attributed to Melissa across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Jamaica: Jamaica was severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, experiencing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, hospitals, and widespread power outages. The country has been designated a disaster zone, with estimated damages between $5 billion and $10 billion.

Haiti: Haiti experienced flooding caused by Hurricane Melissa, resulting in at least 25 deaths, including 10 children.

Jamaica: Jamaica was directly hit by Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in its recorded history, causing catastrophic damage, widespread power outages, and significant disruption to infrastructure and daily life. The country faces a slow and challenging recovery.

Haiti: Haiti experienced the effects of Hurricane Melissa, with a tropical storm warning in effect and three deaths attributed to the storm.

Jamaica: Jamaica sent personnel to join the United Nations-backed mission in Haiti.

Haiti: Haiti is experiencing rampant gang violence, leading to a significant increase in killings, injuries, and kidnappings. This violence has caused widespread displacement and severely impacted the country's stability and infrastructure, including its main international airport.

Haiti: Haiti was severely pummeled by Hurricane Melissa, making forecasting and planning difficult and leaving the nation unable to respond to losses.