A family in Guantánamo has been left completely destitute following the passage of Hurricane Oscar, which took away their home and all their belongings.
The victims reside in Yacabo Abajo, a village located in the Imías municipality. They are a young mother, her two children, and her husband, who are sleeping on the floor at a neighbor's house.
The filmmaker Daniel Ross Diéguez shared photos on Facebook of the remains of what appears to have been a wooden house with a thatched roof.
"This used to be a house, and with the collapses and the flooding, it buried everything that Yuraidis Rodríguez Hernández had," he said.
Ross Diéguez announced that he is preparing a donation to help them, and for the moment, he has provided them with clothes, food, water, and medicines.
"Any contribution helps. I urgently need to supply her with more food for several days. As I always say: I have been making donations in person for days to those most in need. My CUP and MLC cards are: MLC: 9235 9598 7084 1579 and CUP: 9205 9598 7734 6719," she detailed.
Last week, the filmmaker launched an urgent appeal for help to assist several families in Yacabo Abajo who lost their homes due to the impact of Oscar.
Many people currently rely on the solidarity of their neighbors to have a roof over their heads.
These temporary homes, though filled with generosity, are not without limitations, and those affected share basic resources in overcrowded conditions. They have received some donated clothing and food, but it is insufficient to meet all their needs.
Ross Diéguez, who has been directly supporting the communities most affected by the hurricane, is requesting assistance to purchase food, drinking water, and medicines.
Those interested in offering help can contact him directly on his mobile at +53 5238 5571, either by call or via WhatsApp.
He makes in-person deliveries in the most needy areas, ensuring that every donation he receives reaches those affected.
Hurricane Oscar made landfall in the province of Guantánamo on October 20, 2024. It caused severe flooding and rising rivers, particularly impacting the municipalities of San Antonio del Sur, Imías, and Baracoa.
In just 24 hours, the rain measured over 500 millimeters in several areas, leaving communities cut off and destroying numerous homes.
The Cuban government's handling of the emergency was criticized for its slow response and the lack of efficient communication systems, a situation worsened by a massive blackout that affected the entire island.
At least seven people died due to landslides and drownings, and some areas remained isolated for days, hampering rescue and assistance efforts.
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