Las Tunas province has officially entered the recovery phase following Hurricane Melissa. The National Civil Defense General Staff decided this after confirming that the territory, along with Holguín and Guantánamo, does not present a complex hydrological situation and is ready to begin post-hurricane operations.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- The measure, announced in Information Note No. 6, took effect at 1:00 p.m., October 30. The agency commended the work carried out by the governing bodies, the media, and the population.

“The work carried out by the governing bodies, the media, and the population is recognized for the discipline and solidarity shown in complying with the measures implemented during the preparations for and response to this event,” Civil Defense stated in its press release.

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The establishment of the recovery phase means the province can concentrate all its efforts on normalizing socioeconomic life, including repairing damaged infrastructure, restoring services, and conducting a detailed assessment of the impact on different sectors.

Las Tunas now faces the complex task of cleaning up the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which requires the same discipline shown during the alarm phase when it was essential for protecting human lives.