As Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti reel from one of the most powerful storms on record, we’re reminded of our global interconnectedness, our vulnerability, and our duty to care.
As Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti reel from one of the most powerful storms on record, we’re reminded of our global interconnectedness, our vulnerability, and our duty to care.
Tragically, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28 as a Category 5 storm, the strongest in the island’s history before continuing on to Cuba and Haiti. Entire neighborhoods were flooded, infrastructure was heavily damaged, and hundreds of thousands were displaced.
Training with Affiliated Groups
World Cares Center is working closely with affiliated organizations to strengthen a coordinated response across the Caribbean region through the Ready Responder Hub.
The Ready Responder Hub serves as a free platform for training, communication, and coordination, ensuring volunteers and partner organizations can respond safely and effectively during crises.
Free and accessible disaster volunteerism skills training for volunteers, nonprofit staff, and community leaders in affected regions
Real-time coordination tools: Needs Assessment Tools, Disaster Situational Reports and Volunteer Outreach and Management Tools
Connecting Ready Responders and affiliated volunteer groups for both in-person and virtual deployment.
We ensure a coordinated, compassionate, and community-led response, empowering local leaders and volunteers to act quickly, safely, and effectively as Hurricane Melissa recovery continues.
How You Can Help
1. Donate to Support Relief Efforts
Your contribution directly supports disaster-training programs, volunteer coordination, and supplies for communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Donate below.
2. Partner with Us and Become Ready Responders
Organizations interested in affiliating for regional response or training collaboration can contact communications@worldcares.org for partnership details.
3. Join the ReadyRespondersHub.org and get connected today.
World Cares Center is here as a resource to train, support and protect Ready Responders to respond effectively and safely in times of crisis.
If you’re interested in response and recovery resources, we encourage you to explore our trainings through our Ready Responder Hub.
