A Category 5 hurricane is headed straight for the Caribbean. How you can help
Hurricane Melissa reached Category 5 intensity and was headed straight for Jamaica as of Monday, Oct. 27.
This Caribbean island and others are already being affected, and Miramar has started to collect critical resources to ship “immediately after the storm’s passage,” according to a press release from the city.
The last hurricane that passed Jamaica, Hurricane Beryl in 2024, killed four people and caused nearly $1 billion in damage.
This year, Melissa will likely make landfall on the island.
“Miramar is home to a vibrant Caribbean community, and in times like these, we stand together as one. We are committed to providing relief and hope as they prepare for this disaster,” Mayor Wayne M. Messam said in the release.
City officials are calling on residents and businesses to join in the relief effort and donate essential supplies such as water, flashlights, sleeping bags, batteries, trash bags, work gloves, boots, non-perishable food items, personal care items and first-aid kits. Clothing and linens will not be accepted.
Here’s where you can donate :
- Fire Station 19: 6700 Miramar Pkwy
- Fire Station 70: 9001 Miramar Pkwy
- Fire Station 84: 14801 SW 27th St.
- Fire Station 100: 2800 SW 184th Ave.
- Fire Station 107: 11811 Miramar Pkwy
- Miramar Police Headquarters: 11765 City Hall Promenade
Disaster relief donations are also being accepted at the Juici Patties at 11735 City Hall Promenade, according to Local 10 News.
This story was originally published October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM.
