The government of Baracoa announced on Tuesday a series of measures for the distribution of basic goods to the population for the month of October, in response to the situation created by Hurricane Oscar.
The distribution policy includes the free distribution of several essential products, which will be recorded in the supply booklet, and establishes rations that reflect the limited resources in the territory, reported Primada Visión on its Facebook profile.
The list of free products includes one kilogram of rice and half a kilogram of peas per consumer, along with one liter of oil per household, which is insufficient given the situation faced by the residents of that city.
In addition to these, there are pasta products (a package of up to 500 grams per consumer), four cans of sardines per household, and seasoned mixed ground meat (two units of 400 grams) intended for children up to 13 years old, pregnant women, and individuals over 65 years old.
Additionally, two cans of condensed milk will be distributed to children aged 2 to 6 years, and one can to pregnant women, excluding those aged 7 and older from this allocation.
The note specifies that the regulated basic basket will include the distribution of seven pounds of rice per consumer, two pounds of sugar, ten ounces of peas, and 250 milliliters of oil per person.
The plan also includes the provision of personal hygiene products: a bar of laundry soap, a bar of soap for personal use, and one liter of liquid detergent per household.
On the other hand, five liters of kerosene will be distributed per household for domestic use through CUPET, which is insufficient as a large part of the population still lacks electric power.
The local government specified that these products will be registered separately in the Consumer Registration booklet, specifically on the page dedicated to agricultural products.
This policy highlights the lack of resources and the challenges in recovery following the hurricane, revealing the regime's inability to manage the crisis in Baracoa and other areas of Guantánamo affected by Hurricane Oscar, which downgraded to a tropical storm.
Many victims of this cyclone have found more support in the solidarity and donations from the community than from the regime's management. In several areas, such as San Antonio del Sur and Guantánamo, residents have reported feeling abandoned by the authorities, who were slow to send rescue teams and emergency supplies.
However, a group of activists swiftly gathered a shipment of essential goods donated by Cubans, which was sent on Monday to the eastern region.
The initiative by activist Yamilka Laffita, known as Lara Crofs, provided humanitarian aid to those affected by the hurricane, which included non-perishable food, clothing, shoes, medications, hygiene products, and other items such as toys for children.
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