#AfterMelissa: Poko Loko partners with Ground Force Humanitarian Aid for Jamaica
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In direct response to the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the US-based Ground Force Humanitarian Aid (GFHA) organisation, in partnership with Poko Loco Floating Bar in Ocho Rios, has launched Operation CareBase, establishing a SAFE Camp at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
Designed as a critical operational hub, this initiative supports a coalition of humanitarian organisations working across the region to provide immediate aid and long-term recovery solutions.
SAFE Camp (Swift Action Force Emergency Camp) serves as a secure, self-sufficient base for field responders and provides essential services to stabilise disaster-stricken communities.
Offerings include hot meals, potable water, medical triage, Starlink-powered internet, hygiene services, fuel, and debris removal tools. The site also features an office for NGO coordination and check-in, supported by stringent safety protocols, including background checks for all personnel.
“This isn’t just about setting up tents, it’s about building trust, stability, and infrastructure in the middle of chaos,” said Rob Gaudet, CEO and founder of Ground Force Humanitarian Aid.
“Operation CareBase is a model for what modern disaster response should look like: fast, professional, collaborative, and focused on the most vulnerable.”
The camp is fully operational as teams finalise infrastructure deployment and logistics staging. Constructed using durable tents and powered by hybrid gas and solar systems, the facility represents GFHA’s innovative approach to off-grid readiness and community integration.
“We’re not here just to hand out supplies, we’re here to stay, to support the elderly, disabled, and displaced long after media coverage fades,” Gaudet added.
“SAFE Camp is the foundation that allows our five swift intervention programmes to operate in unison, ensuring no one is left out.”
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