Hurricane Ian

Sep 26, 2022

The hurricane season in my region occurs from June 1 to November 30 each year. Generally, September is the most active month for the formation and development of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean and their trajectory generally brings them to Cuba or to pass very close to it. Hurricanes and typhoons are exactly the same, the same meteorological phenomenon, only because of the geographical position in which they occur, they are called differently. At one end, a well-defined concentration of water and strong winds with forces greater than 100 km/h rotate around a well-defined point called the "eye".

Cuba is preparing for the scourge of Ian, a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, out of a maximum of five. The maximum winds of the system are 155 kilometers per hour, with higher gusts. Devastation in its wake is guaranteed. I know many of you have personally suffered this type of meteorological event as I have, and you know that what comes after it is not pleasant at all. From entire families losing their homes, to peasants losing their crops and it is even worse when they have to mourn the loss of human lives. After the hurricane passes, the recovery process begins and it takes time. Electricity is essential to recover as soon as possible, and for that electricians and brigades from all over the country always go to the affected areas to help and make sure everything is resolved in the shortest possible time.

Measures are always taken so that there is no loss of human life. People who are at risk are evacuated from their homes and it is about protecting as many material goods as possible. Life is tough and too much work is spent so that in a few hours everything is lost.

Hopefully, it goes through quickly so it doesn't leave so much disaster in its wake.