Immersed in the recovery phase following Hurricane Melissa’s passage through eastern Cuba. The Holguin Provincial Defense Council (CDP) reaffirmed this Friday that protecting human lives remains the top priority in the province.
Joel Queipo Ruíz, president of the CDP, noted that although no loss of life has been reported in the province due to the storm. It is essential to ensure care for the thousands of evacuees. Especially in the municipalities, and guarantee protective measures until safe conditions exist for their return home.
Moreover he explained that, as long as the danger persists in the affected areas. Also the evacuated population will remain in shelters. Under the parameters established in previous phases. Prioritizing their safety and well-being.
Queipo Ruíz emphasized that governing bodies must adhere to the disaster response plans. Encourage the population to actively participate in recovery efforts to achieve a swift rehabilitation throughout the province.
Ruber Reynaldo González, director of the Holguin Electric Company, reported that the province is now connected to the National Electric System. Futhermore that service is being progressively restored in the capital city until full connection is achieved.
He specified that in the municipalities where outages require more attention, generators and power plants will be deployed to facilitate access to electricity.
With information from CNA
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