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This urgent relief campaign raises funds to provide critical support during this urgent crisis and the recovery efforts that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salvation Army\u2019s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is one of the largest and most trusted disaster response networks in the world. In Jamaica and across the Caribbean, trained EDS personnel and volunteers are already mobilizing to deliver emergency supplies, food, water, and shelter to those in crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond physical relief, The Salvation Army provides emotional and spiritual care, offering compassion, hope, and a comforting presence to those facing unimaginable loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donate now to support relief and recovery efforts at\u00a0<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.salvationarmy.ca\/page\/63177\/donate\/1?ea.tracking.id=OL_Web&amp;utm_content=vanity%7CTSA_MAR-CaribbeanHurricane\">SalvationArmy.ca\/HurricaneResponse<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm with winds reaching up to 298 km\/h, has brought catastrophic damage to Jamaica and other Caribbean nations. This unprecedented storm has caused widespread devastation, power outages, flooding, and the loss of homes and livelihoods. 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