On Tuesday, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm — the strongest hurricane in the country’s history, per the Weather Channel. At least seven people have died so far in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, per NBC , and many more have been injured. The storm, which is now barreling across Cuba, has left homes and hospitals destroyed, and hundreds of thousands without electricity. Here’s how you can help the people impacted.
World Central Kitchen is on the ground in Jamaica, working with local restaurants to provide meals to impacted communities.
The World Food Program is airlifting emergency food kits and other relief supplies to people across the islands.
Direct Relief , which provides crucial medical supplies and supports local health faci

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