"Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a devastating Category 5 storm, tied for the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane in history.While the extent of the destruction is not yet known, relief organizations are already mobilizing to help across the northern Caribbean. As is typical in disasters, nonprofit groups told The Associated Press that cash is the best way to help, since unsolicited goods donations can overwhelm already strained systems."
"The AFJ has donated to Jamaican charitable organizations since 1982, supporting education, economic development and health care. Its disaster relief fund helped repair nearly 800 roofs after Hurricane Beryl, according to the group.The New York-based organization's board of directors is currently matching donations to its Disaster Relief Fund, up to $1 million. While the immediate needs will be vast, CDP focuses on long-term recovery, an often underfunded aspect of disaster response."
Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, matching the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record. The full scope of destruction is not yet known, and relief organizations are mobilizing across the northern Caribbean. Relief groups advise cash donations as the most efficient form of help because unsolicited goods can overwhelm logistics systems. Donors are encouraged to vet unfamiliar charities using resources like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. Specific organizations involved include United Way of Jamaica, American Friends of Jamaica (matching donations up to $1 million), Direct Relief, Good360, and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy focusing on long-term recovery.
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