Recovery and order

By: Roberto Morejón

It turned out to be a short time to praise the work of the Unión Eléctrica workers from Cuban provinces who helped to repair the damages caused by the intense hurricane Ian in Havana.

The self-sacrificing and professional workers of the electric industry could not stay in the capital at the end of their contribution, because they marched to the western province of Pinar del Rio, the most affected by the passage of the meteor on September 27.

A swarm of engineers, technicians, workers and auxiliary personnel is undertaking in Pinar del Rio a task that will take, unfortunately, some days.

This will be so because of the magnitude of the damage caused by the winds of a force three hurricane, according to the Saffir-Simpson scale, out of a maximum of five.

It is the duty of Cubans to support the work of the members of the Unión Eléctrica who are restoring electricity to the western part of the archipelago.

Helping to pick up fallen branches, providing fresh water to the linemen and stimulating them in their risky struggle will create a more propitious framework in the current offensive to raise the electric system in Pinar del Río, much of it on the ground.

This is not the only aspect of the redemption begun with few resources by the authorities and the people, given the accentuated material limitations of Cuba due to the tightening of the blockade and the expenses derived from the fight against Covid-19.

Specialists are looking for solutions to supply water, cover the roofs of houses and attend to the needs of 228 families who lost everything.  

Hurricane Ian left a chaos and organization and order are required for resources to flow and for the forces destined to mitigate the devastation to make way.

Social networks are calling for calm among the victims, many of whom are reasonably upset by days of lack of basic services after the impact of the hurricane.

But as they point out in the networks, expressing logical impatience and concern for the lost goods and deficient services, should NOT lead to the transgression of public order and coexistence norms.

Those who barely sleep, such as the electrical industry workers, expect collaboration from the communities in an atmosphere of calm and solidarity, since all Cubans can help, even if it is only with their good thoughts.

This is expected in a country where it has been decided to allocate the meager resources to ensure that no one is left helpless.