Cornwall-based charity sends emergency response teams to Caribbean
(MENAFN) A Cornwall-based charity is mobilizing emergency response teams to the Caribbean to assist communities hit by Hurricane Melissa.
ShelterBox said having staff on the ground in Jamaica will help assess the scale of destruction and coordinate relief efforts with partner organizations. The group has also launched a fundraising appeal to support those affected.
The charity has pre-positioned emergency supplies in Barbados and Panama, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, water carriers, mosquito nets, and solar lights, enough to aid up to 10,000 people. These stores were established after last year’s Hurricane Beryl, which saw ShelterBox provide essential aid to thousands in Grenada.
Ahead of the hurricane season, the organization opened a new aid hub in Barbados to enhance its readiness for Caribbean emergencies.
ShelterBox noted that disrupted communication networks have complicated efforts to fully gauge the storm’s impact and coordinate relief work.
The full extent of Hurricane Melissa’s damage in Jamaica is still emerging. Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared the nation a "disaster area" on Tuesday, warning of "devastating impacts" and "significant damage" to homes, hospitals, and businesses.
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