Steve Slepcevic was already on the ground in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa blasted the Caribbean island in late October. His background in disaster response and roofing proved invaluable. Within days, he established communications for emergency services, installing Starlink systems for the mayor’s office, police, and fire departments.

His crew helped locate a site in Black River where Samaritan’s Purse could set up a field hospital—and even helped shrink-wrap a damaged hospital roof to protect what remained. Many of the island’s doctors, firefighters, and hotel workers are still showing up to serve others, even while sleeping under tarps themselves.

“Now that those comms are up, we can focus on getting roofs back on homes and hospitals,” he told RC in an exclusive videochat from the island. “These people are incredible,” Slepcevic said. “Their roofs have blown off, they’re sleeping on wet mattresses, and they still show up to work with smiles on their faces.”

But “Operation One Roof, One Love” is about more than construction—it’s about compassion.

Now, he’s calling on contractors everywhere to join him. Volunteers can fly directly into Montego Bay, where trusted drivers will transport them (and their tools) to safe lodging at the Ocean Coral Springs Resort.

Listen to the full conversation and to learn how you can help or volunteer with Operation One Roof: One Love, visit srp24.com or email Steve at [email protected].