After Hurricane Melissa passed over and pummeled Jamaica, The Walt Disney Company has announced that it is contributing $1 million to relief and recovery efforts. The hurricane is the strongest one of the year and the strongest to ever hit the island nation. Reports from the country have shown the disastrous impact that the hurricane had on the country and its inhabitants.

The Disney Cruise Line has maintained a presence in Jamaica for over a decade. Disney’s contributions will go to assisting Disney cast and crew in the region, along with nonprofits providing immediate aid. This includes UNICEF USA, World Central Kitchen, and Good360. The funds will help provide emergency supplies, food, shelter, and other essential services to families and communities that are reeling after this storm and looking to rebuild.

“Our hearts go out to the people of Jamaica who have experienced such terrible devastation from Hurricane Melissa, including our Disney employees and their families who call the island home,” said Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company. “We hope this contribution and the ongoing support from our team will serve as a source of relief and comfort for those in need at this difficult time.”

Disney currently provides year-round support during times of crisis and natural disasters that impact communities where Disney cast members live and work. This donation is a part of that year-round support. Disney support includes the Disney Employee Relief Fund. This helps cast, crew, and employees recover from times of crisis or personal disaster.

For more information about Disney’s disaster relief efforts and how they support employees and communities year-round, visit this Disney website.