Grim death toll rises in Jamaica
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Singer-rapper Shaggy has worked to organize Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica — here's how you can help.
Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island.
The world's largest nonprofit public health organization, which focuses on addressing the HIV AIDS epidemic, will be deploying 41 pallets with critical supplies, like generators, water, toilet paper, tents, tarps, ready-to-eat food kits, feminine hygiene kits and water purification tablets.
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Satellite images show parts of Jamaica in ruins after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa
New satellite imagery captures the complete devastation across Jamaica left in the wake of deadly Hurricane Melissa. With the help of satellites, we are beginning to get an understanding of just how catastrophic Hurricane Melissa was.
UNICEF is working with partners and local authorities to conduct rapid needs assessment and coordinate emergency response for children and families.
Convoy of Hope is providing disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, who are in desperate need of shelter, food, water, and hygiene items.
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Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials
At first light on Wednesday, the coastal communities of southwestern Jamaica bore the devastation of being in the direct path of Hurricane Melissa.
Jamaican music superstar Sean Paul has said the scale of the effort required to help people in the country is "overwhelming" after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the island last week. The Grammy-winning reggae singer said the category five storm was "very frightening, especially for my young kids".