On October 28th, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit southwestern Jamaica with winds reaching up to 298 kilometers per hour, making it the strongest storm on record in the country. The disaster caused at least 75 deaths and estimated economic losses ranging from $48 billion to $52 billion, equivalent to 30% of Jamaica's GDP last year.

The roof of a hospital in Kingston, the capital, was overturned, the country suffered widespread power outages, and about 80% of resort facilities in the famous tourist area of Montego Bay were destroyed. Roads and infrastructure were severely damaged... Jamaica is facing a daunting reconstruction challenge.

Emergency response, building a lifeline
After the disaster, Omni Industries, a partner of ERA in Jamaica, acted quickly and donated $65000 to the disaster area as soon as possible, and launched a social rescue initiative. As a strategic partner of Omni for fifteen years, ERA immediately responded and demonstrated responsibility through practical actions.

The pipeline system is a key link in post disaster reconstruction. ERA accurately matched the needs of the disaster area and urgently deployed 170 boxes of ball valves worth a total of $4000 to support the disaster area. This batch of professional products that comply with ANSI standards will provide reliable support for the repair of water supply networks and help disaster stricken areas restore clean water as soon as possible. In addition, ERA will provide special support in Omni's next batch of orders and share the responsibility of reconstruction with partners.

In response to Omni's email, ERA expressed deep affection: "We respect and fully support Omni's actions in this rescue, and we are honored to be able to walk alongside you. May our efforts bring hope for the rebirth of this land. "

Fifteen years of unity, trust, cohesion, and responsibility
Omni Industries was founded in 1974 and started producing plastic garden hoses. It has gradually developed into a comprehensive manufacturer of various PVC products and is now the main distributor of PVC pipes in Jamaica.

Since their first collaboration in 2010, ERA and Omni have been working together for fifteen years. The order scale has also grown from a small container to a stable cooperation with dozens of high containers and an annual trade volume of nearly one million US dollars. This friendship that spans mountains and seas and has lasted for many years has become increasingly firm in the face of disasters.

Working together to build a resilient home
At present, aid supplies are being transported in an orderly manner to the disaster stricken areas in Jamaica. These boxes of pipeline products not only connect the water supply network, but also the warm friendship between the two peoples; What is conveyed is not only materials, but also confidence and strength for post disaster reconstruction.
From business win-win to shared responsibility, from trade exchanges to disaster relief, ERA has always upheld the spirit of cooperation with shared destiny - not only growing and winning in favorable conditions, but also firmly walking together in adversity. This aid is not only a solid support for our long-term partners, but also a manifestation of mutual assistance between Chinese and Jamaican enterprises, and conveys the value concept of Chinese enterprises actively participating in building a community with a shared future for mankind.

With the joint attention and support of the international community, Jamaica will surely overcome difficulties and rebuild a more resilient and beautiful home.