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In St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, thousands of people were displaced by Hurricane
Melissa in October 2025, alongside widespread destruction in Haiti and the
Dominican Republic. Credit: Ricardo Makyn / Getty Images


Hurricane season is here — and in
Haiti, Puerto Rico, and across the Caribbean, families are bracing for
what’s to come.

Last year, Hurricane Melissa was a stark reminder of just how quickly
lives can change. The storm devastated Jamaica and Haiti, leaving families
without clean water, power, and safe shelter. Mercy Corps responded
alongside local governments and community organizations to deliver clean
water, emergency supplies, and cash assistance to families affected by the
storm.

But our work begins long before a hurricane makes landfall — because Mercy
Corps doesn’t just respond when emergencies strike, we help prepare
communities for the next one and the next one after that.

[ [link removed] ]Learn how you can help people in your community prepare for emergencies
and mobilize when they strike.


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Mercy Corps works in Caribbean communities to transform community centers
into resilience hubs — equipped with solar energy, portable water storage,
communication systems, and emergency kits.

When disaster strikes, these hubs ensure families have access to basic
necessities, medications stay refrigerated, and lifesaving supplies reach
the people who need them most.

We know early preparation saves lives — especially now, as recent U.S.
government funding cuts to NOAA mean communities may have less warning
time than before. If you or people you know live in areas that are at
risk, here are a few steps to get ready for the hurricane season ahead:


• Build an emergency kit with at least three days of water,
non-perishable food, medications, and a portable radio.
• Make a family communication plan, so everyone knows where to go if
separated.
• Know your evacuation route before you need it.
• Stay informed through local emergency management channels.


You’re a critical part of how Mercy Corps funds emergency preparedness
efforts — ensuring that when disaster strikes, we can help families
immediately. [ [link removed] ]See how you can help people in your community prepare for
emergencies.

With gratitude,

Mercy Corps

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