Caribbean Relief Efforts
Published on October 25, 2025
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City of Miramar, Consul General of Jamaica and Food For The Poor Announce Hurricane Melissa Relief Partnership
You are invited to a Joint Press Conference
WHO: City of Miramar
Consul General of Jamaica - Oliver Mair
Food For The Poor Representative - Mark Khouri – Executive VP and COO
WHAT: Press Conference announcing a collaborative humanitarian relief effort to support Caribbean Communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. Officials will outline the relief’s initiatives, donation drives, and logistics for delivering critical aid to the impacted areas.
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:00AM
WHERE: Miramar City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
DETAILS: The City of Miramar, in partnership with the Consul General of Jamaica and Food For The Poor, will announce relief efforts to assist Hurricane Melissa victims. The press conference will detail:
- Emergency relief supplies and aid packages
- Donation collection points
- Financial contribution opportunities
- Timeline for aid delivery to affected areas
- How the community can support relief efforts
MIRAMAR LAUNCHES URGENT RELIEF EFFORT AHEAD OF
HURRICANE MELISSA’S IMPACT
Miramar, FL October 25, 2025 – As Hurricane Melissa intensifies in the Caribbean and is expected to impact islands in its path in the coming days, the City of Miramar has mobilized a citywide relief effort to support Caribbean neighbors in preparation for the storm’s potential devastation.
Recognizing the vulnerability to the approaching hurricane, Miramar city officials are calling on residents and businesses to join in a united relief effort to collect and deliver essential supplies to the impacted islands. The initiative aims to ensure that critical resources such as tarps, water, flashlights, sleeping bags, batteries, trash bags, work gloves, boots, non-perishable food items, personal care items, and first aid kits, are ready to be shipped immediately following the storm’s passage. Note: No used clothing or linen will be accepted.
Miramar’s Mayor Wayne M. Messam said, “Our hearts go out to these islands as they brace for Hurricane Melissa. Miramar is home to a vibrant Caribbean community, and in times like these, we stand together as one. We are committed to providing relief and hope as they prepare for this disaster. Our collective action reflects the compassion, strength, and unity that define our great city.”
Drop off locations are open 24/7 at the following Miramar Fire and Police stations:
- Fire Station 19 – 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023
- Fire Station 70 – 9001 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
- Fire Station 84 – 14801 SW 27th Street, Miramar, FL 33027
- Fire Station 100 – 2800 SW 184th Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029
- Fire Station 107 – 11811 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023
- Miramar Police Headquarters – 11765 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Miramar remains steadfast in its mission to support Caribbean communities during times of crisis and will continue to lead with empathy, resilience, and action. Residents and businesses are encouraged to donate supplies at any of the designated locations and join the City in showing unwavering support for the Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Contact:
Debon L. Campbell II
Development and Intergovernmental Affairs Officer/PIO
Contact: 954-602-3119 | E-mail: dlcampbell@miramarfl.gov
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