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Local volunteers and new energy sources power the Cuban Red Cross’s response to Hurricane Melissa six months after the storm 

Local volunteers and new energy sources power the Cuban Red Cross’s response to Hurricane Melissa six months after the storm 

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The Cuban Red Cross brings water, healthcare, and support to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Cuban Red Cross brings water, healthcare, and support to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa

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The IFRC warns of growing psychological toll on children and families one month after Hurricane Melissa

The IFRC warns of growing psychological toll on children and families one month after Hurricane Melissa

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Limited international support compromises recovery of population affected by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba

Limited international support compromises recovery of population affected by Hurricane Melissa in Cuba

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Climate of storms: New Red Vest podcast episode explores link between a warming world and a recent string of super storms

Climate of storms: New Red Vest podcast episode explores link between a warming world and a recent string of super storms

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15 days of action: Well before Hurricane Melissa struck, the Red Cross was on full alert, helping people get ready. Now, they’re at the heart of the response

15 days of action: Well before Hurricane Melissa struck, the Red Cross was on full alert, helping people get ready. Now, they’re at the heart of the response

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20 tons of IFRC humanitarian aid arrive in Santiago de Cuba following Hurricane Melissa 

20 tons of IFRC humanitarian aid arrive in Santiago de Cuba following Hurricane Melissa 

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Cuba: IFRC launches emergency appeal to assist 100,000 people affected by Hurricane Melissa while arbovirus outbreak risk rises

Cuba: IFRC launches emergency appeal to assist 100,000 people affected by Hurricane Melissa while arbovirus outbreak risk rises

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Ahead of Hurricane Melissa's imminent arrival in the Caribbean, local Red Cross teams are mobilising

Ahead of Hurricane Melissa's imminent arrival in the Caribbean, local Red Cross teams are mobilising

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From beaches to streets: 16,000 Cuban Red Cross volunteers save lives with first aid and rescue

From beaches to streets: 16,000 Cuban Red Cross volunteers save lives with first aid and rescue

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