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Jamaica: where help is needed now
Jamaica: the HelpMap currently tracks 2 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Tropical cyclone. People reported in need: 180,000. Humanitarian appeals request $19,000,000; $13,642,720 of it is funded.
2 active events0 critical
Active events in Jamaica
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed conflict: Jamaica14 violent events, 21 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Jamaica - Hurricane MelissaCHF 19,000,000 requested | Tropical cyclone | Notable | Oct 23, 2025 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit1 active event · Serious
First aid kit1 active event · Serious
Food parcel / food kit1 active event · Serious
Hygiene kit1 active event · Serious
NFI / household kit1 active event · Serious
Trauma / emergency medical kit1 active event · Serious
Published aid-kit requests for Jamaica
No published aid-kit request for Jamaica is tracked right now.
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Jamaica right now?
- Jamaica: the HelpMap currently tracks 2 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Tropical cyclone. People reported in need: 180,000. Humanitarian appeals request $19,000,000; $13,642,720 of it is funded.
- Which aid kits are needed in Jamaica?
- Based on the current events in Jamaica, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, First aid kit, Food parcel / food kit, Hygiene kit, and NFI / household kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Jamaica?
- No published aid-kit request for Jamaica is tracked right now.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI and IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Jamaica?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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