SITUATION OVERVIEW:

The CDEMA Rapid Needs Assessment Team (RNAT) presented its findings to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) on November 7th, at the end of a seven-day mission to Jamaica, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The assessments focused on heavily impacted areas in affected parishes. The team comprised specialists in key sectors and disciplines such as Shelter, Civil Engineering, Coastal Zone Management, Tourism and Water, Sanitation and Health. The RNAT's role is to complete a rapid, initial assessment of the damage, the findings of which are provided to the Government of Jamaica to contribute to its assessment of the impacts of Hurricane Melissa. The RNAT findings will also guide the work of the Caribbean Donor Partners Group (CDPG).

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