As the world observes the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) under the 2026 theme “Resilience Starts at Home,” EnviroTek Group is highlighting its technology-driven work supporting Jamaica’s recovery following Hurricane Melissa and calling on Jamaicans to contribute to the country’s ongoing resilience planning.

Following Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica in October 2025, EnviroTek Group developed HurricaneMelissa.org, a digital platform supporting access to information related to the hurricane and recovery efforts.

The initiative forms part of EnviroTek Group’s broader work in disaster recovery, environmental data integration and climate resilience. According to the company, its Hurricane Melissa recovery initiative includes AI-powered interactive damage assessment mapping, real-time aid distribution coordination, environmental data monitoring and predictive analytics to support resource allocation and recovery planning. EnviroTek reports that its recovery platform has assessed all 14 parishes, collected more than 10,000 data points and monitored more than 250 recovery sites.

“Disaster recovery is not only about responding to what has happened. It is also about capturing information that can help us understand vulnerability, improve decision-making and reduce future risk,” said Raymond Pryce, Chief Operations Officer of EnviroTek Group.

Turning Hurricane Melissa data into Climate Intelligence

Hurricane Melissa reinforced the importance of having reliable, accessible and actionable information during a disaster and throughout the recovery process.

Jamaica’s national response has involved extensive data collection and geospatial assessment. The Government’s national high-resolution housing damage assessment analysed more than 428,000 buildings using satellite imagery and drone verification, while household-level assessments have supported the identification and verification of damage and recovery needs.

For EnviroTek, the experience reinforces the value of connecting environmental data, geospatial information and technology to support more informed disaster preparedness and recovery.

HurricaneMelissa.org is part of that effort, providing a digital platform through which information associated with Hurricane Melissa and Jamaica’s recovery can be accessed and shared.

The work also aligns with this year’s IDDRR focus. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction notes that resilience begins where people live and that households need accessible risk information and the ability to take informed action.

EnviroTek calls on Jamaicans to share their experience

As Jamaica approaches the first anniversary of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, EnviroTek Group is continuing its efforts to understand Jamaica’s hurricane readiness and the lessons emerging from the storm by inviting Jamaicans to participate in its Hurricane Resilience Survey.

The survey seeks to capture experiences and perspectives that can contribute to a better understanding of Jamaica’s hurricane impacts, preparedness and resilience needs. The information gathered will help inform EnviroTek’s post-Melissa strategy and future climate resilience initiatives.

Jamaicans are encouraged to complete the survey at: envirotekgroup.org/survey

“Every experience adds to the picture of how Jamaica prepares for, responds to and recovers from hurricanes,” Pryce said. “We are encouraging people across Jamaica to participate so that their experiences can help inform the resilience solutions we develop for the future.”