After Hurricane Melissa, many people have lost contact with loved ones due to displacement, loss of communication, and damaged infrastructure.
This platform was created to help reconnect families and friends by sharing verified information about individuals who may need assistance or contact.
If you’re in an affected area and wish to help, you can do so by sharing basic information about anyone who may be looking for help or whose family might be trying to reach them.
Here’s how to do it safely, respectfully, and effectively.
🕊️ 1. Approach with Kindness and Respect
If you meet someone who seems to need help or may have lost touch with their family:
Introduce yourself kindly — explain that you’re helping to connect people with loved ones and aid.
Always ask for permission first before taking a picture or sharing any personal details.
Respect their comfort level. If the person seems unsure or doesn’t want to share information, that’s perfectly okay.
Keep the interaction simple, calm, and positive.
Example:
“Hi, I’m helping to share information so families can reconnect after the storm. Would it be okay if I take your name and a photo to share on a site that helps families find their loved ones?”
📋 2. What Information to Collect (If They Agree)
Please only collect what the person is comfortable sharing.
You can include:
Full Name (or nickname, if they prefer)
Last Known Location or where you met them
Status — for example:
Needs help or food
At a shelter or staying with friends
Trying to reach family
Found and safe
Photo (only if they allow it)
Any short note (for example: “Seen near Lucea on Oct 30, safe with neighbours.”)
Be brief, factual, and clear. Avoid guessing or adding extra details.
📲 3. How to Submit the Information
Once you’ve collected the details:
Send the information to our official WhatsApp number: +16582184828.
Include:
The person’s name
Photo (if available)
Last known location
Status or note (e.g. “Safe in a shelter in Savannah-la-mar”)
Our team will then review and publish verified listings on the website so families can search safely and quickly.
⚠️ 4. Protect Privacy and Safety
We want to keep everyone safe and prevent misuse:
Only share information through the official WhatsApp number — not on social media or public chats.
Do not share sensitive details such as exact addresses, phone numbers, or identification numbers.
Never collect or post information without consent.
If you suspect that a report might be false, send it to the admin team privately — do not post it publicly.
💬 5. Be Kind, Be Careful, Be Helpful
You don’t need to be a formal volunteer to make a difference.
Every photo, message, and bit of information can help a family breathe easier. By treating everyone with respect, privacy, and honesty, we can rebuild our communities — one connection at a time.
“Even a small act of care can help bring a loved one home.”