Amazon has announced a comprehensive relief initiative to aid Jamaica and Caribbean communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. The effort includes the provision of emergency supplies, solar-powered technology, and food assistance in collaboration with nonprofit partners. This announcement was made through Amazon News.
According to World Vision, Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm in late October 2025, posing a threat to millions across the Caribbean. The storm resulted in destructive winds, flooding, landslides, and increasing food insecurity in regions such as Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Relief organizations are concentrating on child protection, service restoration, and addressing urgent basic needs.
Amazon's Disaster Relief team has reportedly donated over 150,000 emergency items for communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. These items include tarps, generators, water filters, and hygiene kits. Supplies were pre-positioned at Amazon's disaster hub in Atlanta and transported to Jamaica via Amazon Air. Additionally, the company dispatched solar-powered batteries, Wi-Fi kits, along with thousands of solar lights and power banks.
The United States government has also announced emergency funding to assist countries affected by Hurricane Melissa. A substantial portion of this aid is allocated to Jamaica for shelter provision, debris removal, health services, and other essential needs during the initial recovery phase. U.S. agencies are deploying experts and collaborating with international organizations to coordinate humanitarian efforts.
Amazon is a global technology company headquartered in Seattle that operates e-commerce platforms, logistics networks, and the Amazon Web Services cloud platform. Its Disaster Relief program employs regional hubs to strategically position supplies for rapid deployment following crises. Since 2017, Amazon reports having donated over 26 million emergency items for more than 200 disasters worldwide.
