On Tuesday 28 October 2025 the island of Jamaica was struck by Hurricane Melissa, this was a Category 5 storm with winds of up to 185mph. It caused catastrophic damage to the island’s infrastructure and led to the loss of numerous lives and ongoing hardship to this day.
5Bn REME's Cpl Gordon is requesting donations to support the Government of Jamaica’s efforts to respond and recover from the effects of the hurricane. Below is a list of selected items that individuals can donate as per the government’s preliminary needs list.
- Heavy duty garbage bags
- Heavy duty gloves
- Batteries of various types AA, AAA, C and D
- Disposable gloves
Collection boxes will be placed at the following locations around MOD Lyneham from Fri 21 Nov 25 to Fri 5 Dec 25. Cpl Gordon will coordinate the delivery of all donations to the designated UK drop off point.
- Bldg 210, 15 Fd Coy hangar, main site
- 5 Bn REME Welfare, Beeney House, 79 Eider Ave
- 5 Bn REME QM’s department, Countess of Wessex Lines
- 8 Trg Bn REME Welfare Office
Point of contact for any queries is Cpl Gordon Jason.Gordon847@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
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