Recovery phase
Hurricane recovery in western Jamaica
St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland, Jamaica. Started . Last updated .
- People affected
- 530,000
- People we've reached
- 24,800
- Hazard
- Hurricane
What happened
The hurricane made landfall on Jamaica's southwest coast in late October 2025 with sustained winds above 250 km/h.
Our work now focuses on homes that remain without secure roofs and on fishing and farming families whose incomes depend on boats and crops lost in the storm.
What people need now
- Roof repairs with hurricane straps79% funded
- Replacement fishing boats and engines83% funded
- Seed and irrigation for small farms81% funded
Our response
We work through organisations already rooted in western Jamaica. They know who has been missed, which roads are open and what families are asking for.
- Southwest Coast Fisherfolk CooperativeBoat and gear distribution
Plan and progress
- Week 1Tarpaulins, water and food kitsDone
- Month 3Roof repairs beginDone
- Month 9Boats handed over to cooperativesDone
- Month 14Final roof repairsPlanned
Latest updates
62 boats back on the water
Cooperative members chose designs and engines; each boat is insured for the next season.
Stories from this response
Sources
- Vitaria programme report, August 2026
Figures are reviewed by our programme team before publication and updated at least weekly during an active response.