Support Jamaica Now to Recover from Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl was a powerful Category 4 system that affected thousands of Jamaicans, especially those on the South Coast. Many have lost their homes and their livelihoods. Our farmers lost their crops and our fisherfolk sustained significant damage to their boats and other equipment. We need your help now to support our recovery efforts.
Jamaican disaster overview
Homes completely devastated by Hurricane Beryl
Church submerged due to heavy rain
Public area flooded due to heavy rain
Statistics
385
Roads Blocked
$1 Billion+
Estimated Damage to Hospitals and Health Clinics
3 Utilities
Limited access to three key utilities Electricity, Water & Cell Service in worst affected areas
1000+
Homes Damaged or Destroyed
Frequently asked questions
The Government of Jamaica, with support from the private sector, the international community and donor agencies, has launched an extensive recovery and relief effort managed by the Hurricane Beryl Relief Coordination Committee to address the immediate needs and long-term rebuilding process caused by Hurricane Beryl.
The HBRCC is established to coordinate and manage Hurricane Beryl relief efforts within the Government of Jamaica and across various governmental and non-governmental agencies, both local and international ensuring timely, targeted, and efficient response to the impact of the extreme weather event on July 3, 2024.
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is the public agency
responsible for disaster management and response. It was established to ensure the
development of disaster management capabilities, facilitate emergency response, and
coordinate disaster recovery efforts across the country. ODPEM collaborates with various
Ministries, Departments and Agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international
partners to manage disaster risks and ensure efficient emergency response.
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is the lead agency
coordinating the nation’s operational response to Hurricane Beryl.
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ), through its philanthropic arm, N.C.B. Foundation, aims to raise $300M for a Disaster Relief Fund to support those affected by Hurricane Beryl, the category 4 system which ravaged several parts of the island on July 03, 2024. The Foundation, working with other approved charitable organisations, will provide support to individuals and communities impacted by the hurricane. This will primarily assist with the restoration of homes and farmers’ crops in more severely damaged parishes such as St Elizabeth, Hanover and Manchester.
Click on the DONATE button and you will have the option to donate by Credit and Debit card.
If you prefer to do a bank transfer, you can use the account numbers for ODPEM or the NCB
Building a Better Jamaica Fund matching grant initiative.
Funds will be used to provide relief to the communities most adversely impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
Yes you can. Non-monetary donations are coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade with ODPEM. Please email them at: emergencyassistance@mfaft.gov.jm
