Cuba

21 ذو الحجة 1433

Volunteer resilience shines through, even in the wake of a hurricane

As Hurricane Sandy battered Cuba, many community volunteers from the Cuban Red Cross were not only in the front line of the response, but also had to deal with the damage and destruction of their own homes.
Isaac’s aftermath proves the value of preparedness in Cuba
13 شوال 1433

Isaac’s aftermath proves the value of preparedness in Cuba

By the time Tropical Storm Isaac made landfall in Cuba on Saturday 25 August in the province of Guantanamo with sustained 95 km/h winds, the communities in the area ...
Hurricane Paloma: early evacuation saved lives
23 ذو القعدة 1429

Hurricane Paloma: early evacuation saved lives

When Hurricane Paloma made landfall in Cuba, the worst was expected.
Cuba: Early warning saves lives in “worst hurricane in 50 years”
4 رمضان 1429

Cuba: Early warning saves lives in “worst hurricane in 50 years”

As clean-up teams finish removing the remains of fallen trees in Havana’s main streets, Tony, a Red Cross volunteer, remarks: “They have just about finished cleaning ...
1 رمضان 1429

Gustav: Red Cross preparations enable fast response

Hurricane Gustav, a category three storm carrying winds of up to 185 kilometres an hour, has now hit the North American coast.
Cuba on first name terms with hurricanes
6 شعبان 1425

Cuba on first name terms with hurricanes

Punta de Cartas, Playa las Canas, Cortez, Sandino, all these places in the Cuban province of Pinar del Rio sound familiar: they are the places that were swept away ...
28 رجب 1425

Cuba prepares itself for the worst

"In fifty years we haven’t seen a hurricane like this" says Jose Luis Pedraza, Cuban Red Cross relief director, referring to Hurricane Ivan.
27 جمادى الثانية 1425

Hurricane Charley highlights auxiliary role

Hurricane Charley has swept through Cuba and is heading north towards the American state of Florida, where the authorities have declared a state of emergency and ...
Cuban community left reeling by Isidore and Lili
2 شعبان 1423

Cuban community left reeling by Isidore and Lili

A broken watch, a sodden rag doll, a splintered chair.
Cuba counts the cost of Hurricane Lili
25 رجب 1423

Cuba counts the cost of Hurricane Lili

Cuban Red Cross (CRC) volunteers and Cuban government officials have begun the task of assessing the damage and needs of people affected by Hurricane Lili.
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