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Four months after Hurricane Oscar passed through Baracoa, the family of Yodelmis Furones Matos, the boy who suffered a head injury when a tree fell on their house, continues to live in the same place and without a roof.
A close acquaintance of the parents sent a complaint to CiberCuba expressing concern that the authorities have yet to acknowledge the critical situation.
"That house has not yet started to be rebuilt, and the child is already showing health problems due to humidity and other factors affecting his health, and he also does not have medications to counteract the infections he has been experiencing," he described.
The complainant attached several photos showing that the house only has some plastic sheets or tarps on poles in what appears to be the room.
Other areas like the living room and the kitchen are exposed to the elements.
There are also collapsed walls that the family has not been able to rebuild.
The incident in which Yodelmis was injured occurred on October 21 at around 2:00 a.m. in Joa, a village located 15 km away with just over a thousand inhabitants, when a mango tree fell on the family home, which was left in ruins.
The child's mother, Kirenia Matos Laborí, reported that a wall collapsed on the six-year-old boy, leaving him unconscious. In the midst of the blackout, she tried to save him, along with her husband, who fractured his leg.
After receiving first aid at the hospital in Baracoa, he was airlifted to Hospital La Colonia in Santiago de Cuba, where he underwent surgery. The young child had a skull fracture and was in critical condition, with life-threatening risks.
He gradually improved after undergoing surgery until being discharged on November 23.
Frequently Asked Questions about the situation of the child affected by Hurricane Oscar in Baracoa
What is the current situation of Yodelmis Furones Matos' house after Hurricane Oscar?
The house of Yodelmis Furones Matos remains without a roof and in precarious conditions four months after the passage of Hurricane Oscar. The family continues to live in the same place, with makeshift plastic serving as a roof, and there are parts of the home that are completely exposed to the elements.
How has the lack of a roof affected Yodelmis’ health?
The lack of a roof has adversely affected the health of Yodelmis Furones Matos, who has been experiencing health issues due to humidity and other adverse factors. Moreover, she does not have the necessary medications to treat the infections she has been suffering from.
What measures has the Cuban government taken for families affected by the hurricane in Baracoa?
The Cuban government has started to set up tents for families who have experienced total collapses in their homes. These tents have been donated by the World Food Programme, but they are presented as a temporary solution and do not provide a solid and secure infrastructure.
What was Yodelmis' health status after the accident and how has it evolved?
Yodelmis Furones Matos suffered a severe head trauma after a tree fell on his house during Hurricane Oscar. Initially, he was in critical condition, but after undergoing surgery, he has made a favorable recovery and was discharged on November 23, 2024.
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