City of Toronto coordinating reduction efforts for these affected by Hurricane Melissa – City of Toronto

News Release

November 7, 2025

Today, Councillor Michael Thompson and Mayor Olivia Chow introduced the City of Toronto’s partnership with native organizations to help reduction efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa.  

Torontonians can donate important gadgets at 12 fireplace stations throughout town and may present monetary help to the Jamaican Canadian Association’s Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund by way of the DonateTO portal (toronto.ca/donate). 

Essential gadgets requested embrace: 

• Basic requirements: bottled water, non-perishable meals (canned items, rice, beans, pasta), child system, hygiene provides (cleaning soap, toothpaste, sanitary pads, diapers), sanitizer and wipes, towels and washcloths, mattress linens (new)

• Shelter: tarpaulins, ropes, duct tape, buckets, cleansing provides, flashlights, batteries, small instruments (hammers, nails, screwdrivers, drills), photo voltaic lamps

• Medical provides: first help kits, bandages, antiseptic lotions, gloves and face masks

The fireplace stations accepting donations are: 

• Fire Station 133 (1505 Lawrence Ave. W., North York, ON M6L 1A8)

• Fire Station 142 (2753 Jane St., North York, ON M3N 2H6)

• Fire Station 212 (8500 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough, ON M1B 5R4)

• Fire Station 221 (2575 Eglinton Ave. E., Scarborough, ON M1K 2R8)

• Fire Station 232 (1550 Midland Ave., Scarborough, ON M1P 3A6)

• Fire Station 234 (40 Coronation Dr., Toronto, ON M1C 2R5)

• Fire Station 242 (2733 Brimley Rd., Scarborough, ON M1V 1T4)

• Fire Station 315 (132 Bellevue Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2N9)

• Fire Station 341 (555 Oakwood Ave., York, ON M6E 2X4)

• Fire Station 411 (75 Toryork Dr., North York, ON M9L 1X9)

• Fire Station 413 (1549 Albion Rd., Etobicoke, ON M9W 5T6)

• Fire Station 442 (2015 Lawrence Ave. W., York, ON M9N 3V5)

Torontonians donating gadgets ought to knock on the entrance door to make sure there are employees onsite earlier than leaving gadgets behind. All contributions shall be coordinated in partnership with the Jamaican Canadian Association to make sure they attain these most in want. More info is accessible by way of the DonateTO portal (toronto.ca/donate). 

Quotes: 

“The area of Jamaica where I was born has been decimated, and some of my family members are cut off from communication. I am so personally grateful and privileged to lead the partners here in Toronto as we support international relief efforts.”  

– Councillor Michael Thompson (Scarborough Centre)  

“Hurricane Melissa has caused devastating loss in Jamaica. Toronto is home to one of the largest Jamaican diaspora communities in the world, and we stand with everyone affected. Our city is proud to come together to support all those impacted.” 

– Mayor Olivia Chow 

“Toronto Fire Services is proud to support the City’s relief efforts by designating our fire stations as drop-off locations for donations to assist those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. We are committed to supporting these efforts and contributing to the coordinated response for those in need abroad.” 

– Jim Jessop, Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services 

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