VOICED : Primeras victimas del huracan Matthew en Haiti amenaza en Cuba

Hurricane Matthew caused its first casualties in Haiti, prompting evacuations and a red alert due to potential landslides and flooding. In Cuba, national flights were canceled, and President Raúl Castro coordinated the evacuation of over 251,000 people in Santiago de Cuba. Alerts were also issued for Jamaica, Bahamas, and Hispaniola, with potential impacts on Florida and North Carolina, which declared states of emergency. Matthew, a Category 4 hurricane, is the most powerful cyclone in the Caribbean since 2007.

What actions were taken in Haiti in response to Hurricane Matthew?

• People were evacuated to shelters

• Schools remained open

• Flights were canceled

• No alerts were issued

Who traveled to Santiago de Cuba to coordinate evacuations?

• The Prime Minister of Cuba

• The Mayor of Santiago

• President Raúl Castro

• The Minister of Defense

What was the main reason for evacuations in Cuba?

• Political unrest

• Economic crisis

• Threat of a powerful hurricane

• Lack of food supplies

Which areas were issued alerts besides Cuba and Haiti?

• Jamaica and Bahamas

• Venezuela and Colombia

• Mexico and Belize

• Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic

How is Hurricane Matthew classified in terms of its strength?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1