More than a month after the devastation caused by Hurricane Oscar, many families in Imías continue to live in precarious conditions in tents, awaiting the reconstruction of their homes.
The tragedy, which reached its peak on October 21 with the overflow of the Pozanco River, left numerous homes destroyed by torrential rains and landslides, particularly in communities such as Yacabo Abajo and El Rincón, reported the local newspaper Venceremos.
Marlon Castro, one of the affected residents, told the newspaper that his home was destroyed by the fury of nature.
"We lived close to the hill in Yacabo Abajo, and we never imagined that the river would reach us. The water rose to the level of the roof, and we lost everything," he recounts.
She now lives in a family tent set up in the temporary settlement at the airport, in an area known for its relative safety following the collapses.
The regime reported that a total of 30 houses are planned to be built in the airport area for those whose homes were completely destroyed.
Brigades from the nearby municipalities of Niceto Pérez and Caimanera are involved in the construction of housing; however, as is often the case on the island, the processes are slow due to a shortage of resources.
According to the newspaper, there are no materials such as wood and cement, which has delayed the construction of the houses. Only three of the homes have been built, and they are currently in the process of having their roofs and flooring installed.
The first 15 homes are expected to be roofed in the coming weeks. The plan includes a mixed approach, with the construction of block and wooden houses, and supplies are anticipated to arrive from other areas to continue the progress of the works, the publication emphasizes.
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