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Stay updated on Civil Defense strategies as Cuba faces challenges like hurricanes, fires, and spills. Learn about government responses and mass evacuations to ensure safety.

UN Steps in to Provide Humanitarian Aid in Granma Amid Cuban Government's Inaction
UN Steps in to Provide Humanitarian Aid in Granma Amid Cuban Government's Inaction

Published on 11/9/2025

Train Operation Launched to Rescue Hundreds Trapped by Floods in Río Cauto
Train Operation Launched to Rescue Hundreds Trapped by Floods in Río Cauto

Published on 10/31/2025

Granma Power Company Urges Patience Amid Widespread Blackout Following Hurricane Melissa
Granma Power Company Urges Patience Amid Widespread Blackout Following Hurricane Melissa

Published on 10/30/2025

Cuban Leader Prioritizes Political Ceremony Amidst Hurricane Melissa's Threat
Cuban Leader Prioritizes Political Ceremony Amidst Hurricane Melissa's Threat

Published on 10/29/2025

Cuban Meteorological Institute Issues Urgent Update on Hurricane Melissa
Cuban Meteorological Institute Issues Urgent Update on Hurricane Melissa

Published on 10/27/2025

Beatriz Johnson Warns of Hurricane Melissa's Catastrophic Threat to Santiago: "Every Moment is Vital for Survival"
Beatriz Johnson Warns of Hurricane Melissa's Catastrophic Threat to Santiago: "Every Moment is Vital for Survival"

Published on 10/26/2025

Strong Waves Expected in Southern Cuba Due to Hurricane Melissa's Proximity
Strong Waves Expected in Southern Cuba Due to Hurricane Melissa's Proximity

Published on 10/26/2025

Guantánamo PCC Leader Urges "Community Movement" to Shield Roofs from Hurricane Melissa Threat
Guantánamo PCC Leader Urges "Community Movement" to Shield Roofs from Hurricane Melissa Threat

Published on 10/27/2025

Prison Evacuated in Santiago de Cuba Due to Hurricane Melissa Threat
Prison Evacuated in Santiago de Cuba Due to Hurricane Melissa Threat

Published on 10/26/2025

Bridge Collapse Severs Maisí from Province Due to Tropical Storm Melissa's Rains
Bridge Collapse Severs Maisí from Province Due to Tropical Storm Melissa's Rains

Published on 10/24/2025

Tropical Storm Melissa Poses Significant Threat to Cuba: Civil Defense Issues Early Warning
Tropical Storm Melissa Poses Significant Threat to Cuba: Civil Defense Issues Early Warning

Published on 10/22/2025

Tropical Disturbance Upgraded to Depression Near Cuba's Coast
Tropical Disturbance Upgraded to Depression Near Cuba's Coast

Published on 9/28/2025

Mother and Her Two Children Lose Everything in Guantánamo Fire: Left with Only the Clothes on Their Backs
Mother and Her Two Children Lose Everything in Guantánamo Fire: Left with Only the Clothes on Their Backs

Published on 8/6/2025

Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Santa Clara, Overflows Bélico River
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Santa Clara, Overflows Bélico River

Published on 7/11/2025

Civil Defense Warns Against Walking Through Floodwaters as Cold Front Brings Heavy Rains to Western Cuba
Civil Defense Warns Against Walking Through Floodwaters as Cold Front Brings Heavy Rains to Western Cuba

Published on 3/11/2025

Child Dies After Being Swept Into Open Drain During Havana Floods
Child Dies After Being Swept Into Open Drain During Havana Floods

Published on 2/24/2025

Earthquake in Guantánamo: CENAIS Provides Insight into Recent Tremor
Earthquake in Guantánamo: CENAIS Provides Insight into Recent Tremor

Published on 2/4/2025

Civil Defense Urges Cuba to Use Alternative Communication Amid Hurricane Rafael Threat
Civil Defense Urges Cuba to Use Alternative Communication Amid Hurricane Rafael Threat

Published on 11/5/2024

Cuba Issues Advisory Phase for Provinces from Camagüey to Pinar del Río
Cuba Issues Advisory Phase for Provinces from Camagüey to Pinar del Río

Published on 11/4/2024

Mass Evacuation in San Antonio del Sur Amidst Weather Threats
Mass Evacuation in San Antonio del Sur Amidst Weather Threats

Published on 11/3/2024

Heavy Rains Trigger Information Phase Across Eastern Cuba
Heavy Rains Trigger Information Phase Across Eastern Cuba

Published on 11/2/2024

Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Addresses San Antonio del Sur Flood Catastrophe Causes
Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Addresses San Antonio del Sur Flood Catastrophe Causes

Published on 10/24/2024

Hurricane Oscar Approaches Eastern Cuba: Punta Maisí Weather Station Records 64 mph Wind Gusts
Hurricane Oscar Approaches Eastern Cuba: Punta Maisí Weather Station Records 64 mph Wind Gusts

Published on 10/20/2024

Plane Carrying 62 People Crashes in São Paulo, Brazil
Plane Carrying 62 People Crashes in São Paulo, Brazil

Published on 8/9/2024

Oil Leak Causes Another Spill in Matanzas Bay
Oil Leak Causes Another Spill in Matanzas Bay

Published on 7/13/2024

José Rubiera Warns of Rain in Eastern Cuba Due to Hurricane Beryl
José Rubiera Warns of Rain in Eastern Cuba Due to Hurricane Beryl

Published on 7/3/2024

Cuban Leader Urges Vigilance as Hurricane Beryl Approaches
Cuban Leader Urges Vigilance as Hurricane Beryl Approaches

Published on 7/2/2024

Military and Government Officials Hold Meetings in Chilled Air-Conditioned Rooms Despite Energy Crisis
Military and Government Officials Hold Meetings in Chilled Air-Conditioned Rooms Despite Energy Crisis

Published on 6/11/2024

Fire Breaks Out Near Matanzas Supertanker Base
Fire Breaks Out Near Matanzas Supertanker Base

Published on 6/5/2024