At the time of writing, Hurricane Melissa is predicted to be a catastrophic storm affecting Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti. Traveling slowly through the Caribbean, it's likely to do significant damage. As we monitor the situation and equip response teams, we are also praying for everyone in Hurricane Melissa's path.
At times of disaster, the medical situation is urgent, not only to help the injured and displaced, but also because pharmacies and personal supplies are often put out of commission.
Whether you're with a medical response team or not, there are ways everyone can help. Below, we've detailed things to consider if you're responding to Hurricane Melissa medically, as well as how you can give financially.
If you're researching where to start with a disaster response medical order:
For suggested items, please see this page about disaster relief, or use this Disaster Relief Medical Treatment Formulary, designed for teams needing a blueprint for a disaster relief order.
We recommend teams take hygiene kits, as well as first aid kits and medical supplies.
You can also preview our catalog of medicines and supplies intended for international use.
If placing an order for Hurricane Melissa relief:
Please follow these steps:
1. Place your order through myBlessings to ensure fastest processing.
2. When placing your order, complete all the steps as thoroughly as possible to fast-track the compliance process that we must do for every order.
3. When your order is placed, inform our customer service team that your order is for disaster relief. Be sure to reference your order number and customer number. Contact us here.
If you'd like to sponsor teams, please consider giving to our Emergency Disaster Relief fund.
100% of donations to the Emergency Disaster Relief fund goes toward assisting teams responding to crises, whether natural disasters like Hurricane Melissa or man-made disasters like war.
As always, we're here to help. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Please join us in praying for the safety of everyone in the path of Hurricane Melissa and for those responding.
