A.
National Disaster Relief &
Recovery Programs
1. Support
Jamaica — National Hurricane Melissa Relief Portal
Lead Agency: Government of Jamaica (Office of the Prime Minister + ODPEM)
Purpose: Official national portal for Hurricane Melissa
recovery. Provides donation channels, volunteer registration, supply
drop-off information, and official guidance.
Website: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm
Donation Page: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/donate
Volunteer Portal: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/volunteers
Help Desk Phone: (876) 906–9674–5 or (876) 754–9077–8
Email: info@odpem.org.jm
Notes:
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This is the only
government-verified platform for Melissa relief efforts.
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JaCIRT has issued public warnings
about fraudulent donation sites.
2. Office of
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)
Address: 2–4 Haining Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Phone: (876) 906–9674–5 / (876) 754–9077–8
Toll-Free: 1–888–225–5637
Email: odpem@cwjamaica.com / info@odpem.org.jm
Website: https://www.odpem.org.jm
Role:
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National authority for disaster
preparedness, emergency response, hazard monitoring, shelter management,
and post-disaster coordination.
3. Ministry
of Labour & Social Security (MLSS) — Disaster Relief Management
Division
Head Office: 1F North Street, Kingston, Jamaica
Phone (General): (876) 922–8000–13
Toll-Free: 888–991–7284
Email: clientcare@mlss.gov.jm
Website: https://www.mlss.gov.jm
Role:
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Conducts household damage
assessments.
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Provides emergency welfare grants
and supports shelters.
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Coordinates with ODPEM and
municipal authorities.
4. Ministry
of Health & Wellness — Emergency Disaster Management & Special
Services Division
Address: 10–16 Grenada Way, Kingston 5
Phone: (876) 633–8172 / (876) 633–7771
Health Hotline: 888-ONE-LOVE (663–5683)
Email: info@moh.gov.jm
Website: https://www.moh.gov.jm
Role:
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Health-system preparedness, water
safety alerts, emergency medical care, and WASH responses during and after
disasters.
5. National
Housing Trust (NHT) — Hurricane Relief Grant & Loan Program
Corporate Office: 4 Park Boulevard, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Customer Care: 1–888-CALL-NHT (225–5648)
Local Phone: (876) 929–6500–9
Email: wecare@nht.gov.jm
Website: https://www.nht.gov.jm
Programs:
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Hurricane Relief Grant: For NHT contributors with Melissa-related home damage.
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Hurricane Relief Loan: For home repairs, with simplified processing.
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Mortgage Moratorium: Temporary suspension for affected areas.
6. Ministry
of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining — J$3 Billion Agricultural Recovery
Program
Website: https://www.moa.gov.jm
Role:
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Oversees national agricultural
recovery plan for farmers and fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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Provides seeds, seedlings,
fertilizers, emergency livestock support, and land-preparation services.
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Coordinates with RADA (Rural
Agricultural Development Authority) and Fisheries Division.
Key Implementing Bodies:
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RADA Parish Offices — farmer registry, crop damage verification.
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Fisheries Division — boat/gear replacement and coastal recovery.
(If needed, I can list all parish RADA offices with emails and phone
numbers.)
7.
Constituency Support Recovery Program (Post-Melissa)
Lead Agency: Office of the Prime Minister
Purpose: Allocates emergency funds directly to Members of
Parliament for localized relief.
Funding Allocation:
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J$10 million to constituencies in
the hardest-hit parishes.
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J$5 million to moderately affected
constituencies.
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J$3 million to all others.
Coordination: Through constituency offices and municipal corporations.
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