Hurricane season information and communication

When a hurricane is imminent, we must stay informed. Therefore, it's common to turn to radio and television, which have a wide reach due to their immediacy and proximity to audiences of all ages.

In weather and disaster situations, when transmission signals are interrupted, amateur radio operators contribute significantly to maintaining the vitality of communications.

Websites and social media profiles from official and authoritative sources also provide information, especially for the more tech-savvy.

What to do when we can't access any of these media?

Power outages and other causes can limit access to news through usual channels, so we should consider equally valid alternatives to stay up-to-date.

Our country's communications system also recognizes other proven effective means at the community and institutional levels, such as continuous information telephone numbers, loudspeaker messages, and mechanisms that establish community and advocacy councils, according to their characteristics and conditions.

Collaboration between neighbors and family members can be essential, always under strict measures that guarantee the protection of life and health.

In times of hurricanes, prudence and common sense must overcome misinformation and discouragement so that reliable, timely, and responsible communication can find its way.

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Infographics: Taken from the official Facebook profiles of Radio Cadena Agramonte (RCA) and the Institute of Meteorology of the Republic of Cuba (INSMET)