Before Hurricane Melissa made landfall, Fill the Needs coordinated with trusted partners in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti to strengthen communication, procurement, and logistics. The goal was to help local teams move faster with resources matched to needs on the ground.
Mission Context
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5, threatening Jamaica’s south and west coasts with winds over 160 mph, storm surge up to 13 feet, and rainfall over 30 inches in some areas. Haiti and the Dominican Republic also faced flooding, mudslides, and infrastructure disruption.
