In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most devastating storms to hit the Caribbean, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) has mobilized its Disaster Assistance Programme (CDAP) to aid Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) in restoring electricity across the island. The Category 5 hurricane, which struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, left over 70% of the population without power, severely impacting critical infrastructure. As of November 10, JPS reported that 64% of its customers had regained electricity, with significant progress in restoring power to major health facilities, telecommunication sites, and water commission facilities.