Phase 1: Immediate Response
Currently, Tropical Storm Melissa is travelling through the Caribbean Sea bringing a risk of flooding, landslides, and heavy storms to the surrounding region. Expected to strengthen into a Category 4 or 5 while reaching land, Hurricane Melissa is of upmost risk to Jamaica and Hispaniola. Our GEM Caribbean team in Jamaica has begun prepositioning for assistance, while our GEM Headquarters is preparing supplies for transport into the area.