How You Can Help
When a hurricane hits, every action counts. This page connects you to trusted ways to give, volunteer, buy local, and share verified information so destinations can prepare, manage impacts, and recover faster-safely and transparently.
Donate Smart (cash-first)
Cash lets responders buy exactly what’s needed, near the impact zone, at the right time.
Official Government Relief (Jamaica): SupportJamaica.gov.jm Support Jamaica
Jamaica Red Cross – Donate: jamaicaredcross.org/donate Jamaica Red Cross
Philippine Red Cross – Ways to Donate: redcross.org.ph/ways-to-donate Philippine Red Cross
British Red Cross – Hurricane Melissa Appeal: donate.redcross.org.uk British Red Cross
GTRCMC – Contact Us
Country-Focused Action Blocks (current priority)
Jamaica – Hurricane Melissa
Donate: SupportJamaica.gov.jm Support Jamaica · Jamaica Red Cross Jamaica Red Cross
Official Alerts: ODPEM Jamaica Information Service · /countries/jamaica/rumors
Philippine Red Cross – Ways to Donate: redcross.org.ph/ways-to-donate Philippine Red Cross
British Red Cross – Hurricane Melissa Appeal: donate.redcross.org.uk British Red Cross
GTRCMC – Contact Us
Philippines — Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong)
Official Alerts: NDRRMC NDRRMC Monitoring Dashboard · PAGASA PAGASA
Quick Safety Notes
Self-deployment creates risk. Always coordinate through approved channels.
Scam alert. Verify URLs and recipients; prefer official portals and registered NGOs.
Dignity first. Donations and messages should respect local culture and needs.
Data protection. Don’t share personal data or images of survivors without consent.