ON THE GROUND IN JAMAICA: INSIDE THE HURRICANE MELISSA RESPONSE

ON THE GROUND IN JAMAICA: INSIDE THE HURRICANE MELISSA RESPONSE

Steve Slepcevic, CEO of Strategic Response Partners, joins ‘The HighWire’ live from ground zero in Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation. Slepcevic details the massive rescue and recovery effort now underway — from deploying field hospitals and restoring satellite communications to delivering food, water, and medical aid to isolated survivors. A […]

Gatorland Launches Emergency Relief Fund to Support Jamaica’s Wildlife Centers After Hurricane Melissa

Gatorland and its conservation arm, Gatorland Global, have launched an emergency relief fund to support two animal conservation and rescue organizations in Jamaica that were devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The fund will provide direct aid to Hope Zoo Kingston, a nonprofit zoological garden and wildlife rehabilitation center, and Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary, a rescue and rehabilitation facility. According to Gatorland, 100% of all donations …

IDB expands emergency credit line to support Jamaica’s hurricane Melissa response

WASHINGTON / JAMAICA – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) expanded its Emergency Credit Line for Jamaica and stands ready to support the country in its emergency response to hurricane Melissa. The bank is ready to provide upon government request up to US$300 million in fast-disbursing resources to support humanitarian assistance, restore essential services for the population, and back other emergency measures being implemented. These fund…