Disaster Relief

Hurricane Melissa Exposes Devastating Gaps in Caribbean Disaster Response and Aid Distribution

By National Security Desk | November 4, 2025

As Hurricane Melissa leaves a trail of death and destruction in Haiti and Jamaica, critical questions arise about the effectiveness of international aid and local government responses—highlighting the urgent need for America First policies that prioritize sovereignty and border security to better prepare for global crises.

The rising death toll from Hurricane Melissa—43 dead in Haiti with 13 missing, and at least 32 fatalities in Jamaica—reveals more than just nature’s fury; it uncovers a troubling pattern of inadequate disaster preparedness and chaotic relief coordination across the northern Caribbean.When Nature Strikes, Who's Really Prepared?In Haiti, where political instability and infrastructure neglect have long weakened national resilience, Melissa’s Category 5 winds and floods destroyed nearly 12,000 homes. Over 30 communities remain devastated, including the hardest-hit Petit-Goâve town. Despite the known risks of hurricanes in this region, roads remain impassable days after landfall, leaving survivors trapped without clean drinking...

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