CUBA: COUNTRY PREPARES FOR HURRICANE GEORGE

The transcript details the emergency response to a declared alarm phase in a territory. It covers the preparation and evacuation of residents from low-lying areas, the role of community services in maintaining infrastructure, and the evacuation of over 53,000 people from specific municipalities. The police and armed forces are ready to assist, and aid is being provided to over a million people affected by drought. The impact on education is noted, with classes ceasing in the province.

What measures were taken to ensure the safety of residents during the alarm phase?

• Shelters were prepared with water and food, and residents were relocated to safer areas.

• No specific measures were taken.

• Residents were asked to stay in their homes.

• Residents were evacuated to neighboring countries.

Which services were involved in mitigating potential damage during the good weather?

• Tourism and hospitality services

• Local businesses and schools

• Communal services, including tree pruning and river drainage

• Fire department and medical services

How many people were evacuated from the municipalities of Guantánamo, Punta de Maicí, Baracoa, and Imias?

• Over 100,000 people

• Approximately 10,000 people

• 53,311 people

• 5,000 people

What role did the police and armed forces play in the emergency response?

• They were not involved.

• They were ready to assist the population.

• They focused on traffic control.

• They provided financial aid.

What was the impact of the drought on the population, and how was it addressed?

• It affected a few hundred people, and no aid was provided.

• It led to the closure of all businesses.

• Over a million people were affected, and aid was distributed.

• The drought had no significant impact.