The Baracoa government attempts to alleviate the crisis following the hurricane by distributing basic goods in limited rations.

The government of Baracoa announced a series of measures on Tuesday for the distribution of essential goods to the population for the month of October, in response to the circumstances created by Hurricane Oscar.

The distribution policy includes the free delivery of several essential products, which will be recorded in the supply booklet, and establishes rationing that reflects the limitations of resources in the area, 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, as well as one liter of oil per household, which proves to be insufficient given the situation the residents of that city are facing.

In addition to these, consumers can receive pasta (one package of up to 500 grams per person), 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 children aged 7 and older from this allocation.

The note specifies that the standardized basic food basket will include the distribution of seven pounds of rice per consumer, two pounds of sugar, 10 ounces of peas, and 250 milliliters of oil per person.

The plan also includes the distribution of personal hygiene products: one bar of laundry soap, one bar of toilet soap, 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 since a large part of the population still lacks electrical service.

The local government specified that these products will be recorded separately in the Consumer Registration booklet, specifically on the page designated for 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 the passage of Hurricane Oscar, which downgraded to a tropical storm.

Many of those affected by this cyclone have found more support in the solidarity and donations from the community than in the government's response. In several areas, such as San Antonio del Sur and Guantánamo, residents reported feeling abandoned by the authorities, who were slow to send rescue teams and emergency supplies.

However, a group of activists quickly gathered a shipment of essential goods donated by Cubans, which was sent to the eastern region on Monday.

The initiative by activist Yamilka Laffita, known as Lara Crofs, provided humanitarian aid for those affected by the hurricane's devastation, which included non-perishable food, clothing, shoes, medicines, hygiene products, and other items such as toys for children.