The evacuation of people from areas at risk is undreway in Las Tunas province.

Hurricane Melissa is forecast to hit Cuba Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning as a major hurricane, possibly Category 5, meteorologist Alexey Moreno Borges explained during the Sunday meeting of the Defense Council. Given the serious threat, authorities in Las Tunas have activated all protective measures for the population and vital services.

Cleaning of canals, ditches and culverts is essential.

Due to its location in the Caribbean Sea, Cuba rigorously prepares for weather events. The approach of Hurricane Melissa forces eastern provinces to safeguard human lives, first and foremost, and protect crops, animals, and property at risk of damage.

Las Tunas prepares to face the hit of Hurricane Melissa.

The Provincial Maintenance and Construction Company (EMAC) accelerated the implementation of its Disaster Prevention Plan following the decree of the hurricane alert phase for the territories from Camagüey to Guantánamo.

The protección of solar and wind parks is a priority.
The country's authorities have insisted on the protection of solar photovoltaic parks.

To prevent as much as possible the disaster that Hurricane Melissa could cause, companies and institutions in Las Tunas are adopting planned measures to preserve Cuban state assets.