**International Medical Relief Deploys First Disaster Area Response Teams to Support Hurricane-Affected Communities in Jamaica**
On November 2, 2025, International Medical Relief (IMR) deployed its first Disaster Area Response Teams (DART) to provide emergency medical care, essential supplies, and critical support to communities in crisis following Hurricane Melissa.
IMR’s DART executives are actively working in the field alongside local authorities, healthcare providers, and Jamaican partners. Their mission is to respond to urgent medical needs, deliver emergency care, and distribute hygiene and trauma supplies to those impacted by the disaster.
The first IMR field teams officially began operations on November 1, focusing their efforts on the hardest-hit regions along Jamaica’s southern and western coasts. This dedicated physician team is committed to saving lives and stabilizing the situation amid ongoing challenges.
“Lives are at risk, and the need is immediate,” said Shauna Vollmer King, Founder and President of International Medical Relief. “We need more hands and hearts — that means volunteers and donors stepping forward now. We are honored to support our partners in Jamaica and to stand alongside organizations like the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Jamaica, The Jamaica Energy Partners Group, Americares, and others who are working tirelessly to bring relief.”
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### How You Can Support IMR’s Hurricane Melissa Response
**Volunteer:**
IMR is urgently recruiting both medical and non-medical volunteers to serve in its disaster relief clinics. They are currently seeking physicians, nurses, EMTs, public health specialists, and logistical support volunteers.
**Donate:**
Your financial contributions directly support the delivery of emergency medicine, water purification tools, hygiene kits, and critical supplies to communities in crisis.
**Share:**
Help raise awareness by sharing IMR’s mission to bring medical relief, hope, and healing to Jamaica when it’s needed most. Every minute counts, and your compassion can save lives.
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Join International Medical Relief’s relief efforts today by visiting [www.internationalmedicalrelief.org](http://www.internationalmedicalrelief.org).
For more information or media inquiries:
**Molly Pickstock**
International Medical Relief
Phone: 970-635-0110
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Address:
500 East 8th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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*Source: International Medical Relief*
https://www.prweb.com/releases/international-medical-relief-deploys-disaster-area-response-teams-to-jamaica-following-hurricane-melissa-302601919.html
