A U.S. Department of State staff member announced that the United States is providing an initial $11 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
The announcement, made in a brief public statement, said the funding is intended for humanitarian relief in the hurricane's aftermath. The amount was described as "initial," and the staff member did not specify how the money will be allocated, which U.S. agencies will administer it, or when the funds will be disbursed.
"I want to announce that the United States is providing an initial $11,000,000 in assistance to the Jamaican people for humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa," the staff member said.
No additional details on program breakdowns, timelines or implementing partners were provided in the statement.