Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, marking what is forecasted to be a devastating weather event, the worst in the country's history.

The storm is expected to bring catastrophic winds and the potential for extraordinary damage across the Caribbean island nation.

With the recovery effort predicted to be daunting, resource-draining, and time-consuming, there are several ways to help as Jamaica works to get back on its feet in the coming weeks and months.

Read on to see which organizations are ready to assist Jamaica as it recovers in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Disaster Relief program works to respond to people affected by disasters, including hurricanes, around the world, providing food, shelter and s

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