Hurricane Melissa struck Haiti in late October 2025. Red alert, the highest alert level, was declared for the Grand Sud (Sud, Grand ’Anse), Nippes, Ouest and Sud-Est, while areas such as Artibonite and Nord-Ouest were placed under orange alert. According to the General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC), 46 people lost their lives, 250,000 people were affected, and approximately 840,000 structures were damaged or destroyed. The departments of Sud, Grand ‘Anse, Sud-Est, Nippes, Ouest, Artibonite and Nord-Ouest were among the most affected. Flooding and landslides impacted homes, social infrastructure, agricultural land and irrigation systems, with consequences for livelihoods and access to essential services. The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) activated its Anticipatory Action framework, enabling the mobilization of USD 4 million for targeted preventive interventions.