The United States deployed Joint Task Force-Bravo, Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), and Virginia Task Force 1 (VATF1) to Jamaica on November 1st, 2025, to provide disaster relief following Hurricane Melissa. The deployment is part of the State Department's efforts to ensure emergency supplies reach impacted areas swiftly. According to a statement from the State Department's official X account, the deployment occurred over the past hour, between 8:16 PM and 9:16 PM UTC on November 1st. The joint task forces were sent to facilitate the rapid distribution of essential supplies to those affected by the hurricane. The State Department confirmed the deployment via their X account, stating their objective is to expedite the delivery of emergency supplies to the hurricane-stricken island. The specific timing of the deployment was not detailed beyond the reporting window.
