{"id":7406,"date":"2025-10-29T16:44:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=7406"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:44:51","slug":"at-least-1-6-million-children-at-risk-as-hurricane-melissa-threatens-the-caribbean-unicef-ramps-up-emergency-response","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=7406","title":{"rendered":"At Least 1.6 Million Children at Risk as Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean, UNICEF Ramps Up Emergency Response.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>At Least 1.6 Million Children at Risk as Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean, UNICEF Ramps Up Emergency Response.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PANAMA CITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As Hurricane Melissa churns slowly through the Caribbean Sea, the region braces for heavy winds, torrential rainfall, and flash flooding that threaten to disrupt lives and critical services across several island nations. UNICEF estimates that at least <strong>1.6 million children<\/strong> are at risk as the powerful storm approaches landfall within the next 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Countries including <strong>Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic<\/strong> are expected to face several days of intense weather conditions, heightening concerns for families in vulnerable coastal communities. The hurricane\u2019s path, marked by slow movement and strong gusts, increases the likelihood of severe flooding and infrastructure damage.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAll efforts to prepare for the arrival of the hurricane are vital to mitigate damage and loss of life in the most vulnerable communities, especially in regions like the Caribbean. Small islands always face heightened vulnerability to extreme climate events,\u201d said <strong>Roberto Benes<\/strong>, UNICEF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. \u201cUNICEF helps strengthen national capacities to anticipate and respond to climate-related emergencies, and to deliver essential services for children. This is fundamental to protecting those who need it most.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <strong>Latin America and Caribbean region<\/strong> is recognized as the <strong>second most disaster-prone region in the world<\/strong>, with children among the most affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters. Over the past decade, an estimated <strong>11 million people<\/strong>, including <strong>nearly 4 million children<\/strong>, have been directly impacted each year by natural and human-made hazards.<\/p>\n<p>In anticipation of Hurricane Melissa\u2019s impact, <strong>UNICEF and its partners<\/strong> have <strong>pre-positioned life-saving supplies<\/strong> and are working closely with <strong>national authorities<\/strong> to bolster preparedness and response measures. These include distributing <strong>hygiene kits, water purifiers and containers, medical supplies<\/strong>, and sharing <strong>early warning messages<\/strong> with communities. Additionally, <strong>cash assistance programmes<\/strong> are being implemented in parts of southern Haiti to help families strengthen their resilience and meet urgent needs.<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF has appealed for <strong>$19 million<\/strong> in 2025 to enhance emergency preparedness and strengthen disaster response capacities across the Latin America and Caribbean region. The organization\u2019s ongoing efforts aim to ensure that children and their families can access essential services such as <strong>clean water, healthcare, education, and protection<\/strong>, even amid escalating climate-related disasters.<\/p>\n<p>As the Caribbean braces for the full force of Hurricane Melissa, UNICEF continues to work with governments and local partners to ensure swift, coordinated action to protect the most vulnerable \u2014 especially the region\u2019s children \u2014 from the devastating impacts of the storm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Least 1.6 Million Children at Risk as Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean, UNICEF Ramps Up Emergency Response.\u00a0 &nbsp; PANAMA CITY: &nbsp; As Hurricane Melissa [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=7406><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7407,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news","category-world-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>At Least 1.6 Million Children at Risk as Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean, UNICEF Ramps Up Emergency Response.\u00a0 - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=7406\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"At Least 1.6 Million Children at Risk as Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean, UNICEF Ramps Up Emergency Response.\u00a0 - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"At Least 1.6 Million Children at Risk as Hurricane Melissa Threatens the Caribbean, UNICEF Ramps Up Emergency Response.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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