About this episode

Ed Raine discusses the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica and the response efforts by Food For The Poor.

Send us Fan Mail Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm struck Jamaica on Tuesday October 28th. The devastation is so severe, the road to build back will be measured in months and years... not days. Food For The Poor, President/CEO, Ed Raine, unpacks how a deeply rooted network of partnerships and detailed preparation turns urgency into action: pre-positioned kits moving the moment the storm passes, church partners covering every corner of the island, and a command center that syncs gove...

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Guest: Ed Raine

Topics covered

• Hurricane response
• Disaster relief
• Community partnerships
• Non-profit action
• Emergency preparedness

Keywords

• Hurricane Melissa
• Jamaica
• disaster relief
• Food For The Poor
• Ed Raine
• emergency response
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food For The Poor

Places: Jamaica

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