The President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, visits Island of Youth Special Municipality, affected by Hurricane Michael in recent days.
Hurricane Michael degraded to tropical storm as it passed through the United States, where two deaths are reported because of the cyclone that continues to cause major damage in southeastern territories.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel toured the municipality of Batabano, in the western province of Mayabeque, one of those affected by Hurricane Michael.
The President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, visited tobacco areas in El Vizcaino community at Pinar del Rio municipality, where he was interested in the affections caused by Hurricane Michael. There he talked with several neighbors and became interested in recovery efforts.
Hurricane Michael, which continues to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico, could be the first body in twelve years to touch ground with category 3 in the Panhandle region of Florida, USA.
Army Corps General Leopoldo Cintra Frias, Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), presided in Pinar del Rio the meeting of the Defense Council next to Major General Ramon Pardo Guerra, Chief of the Civil Defense National General Staff.
Due to the proximity and influence of the cloud and rain bands associated with Hurricane Michael, once declared the informative phase, measures are taken in Pinar del Rio province according to this stage.
