Track of Hurricane Matthew between 28 September and 9 October 2016. TEXT IN FIGURE [IMPORTANT POINTS IN HURRICANE MATTHEW’S (October 2016) Exited Cuba: Bahía de Mata, Guantánamo Entered Cuba: Punta Caleta, Guantánamo] Highlights Although Matthew was an intense category 4 hurricane and hit an area of Cuba in which the population was not used to such intense hurricanes, there was no loss of human life. Good media coverage ensured inhabitants were warned, could make timely arrangements and stay informed and up-to-date with regard to the influence of winds, rainfall and the sea for each phase of Hurricane Matthew’s evolution and track as it approached eastern Cuba. Cohesive work between the National Civil Defence Staff and the Meteorology Institute enabled by specialists at the National Forecasting Centre, ensuring arrangements could be made and necessary steps could be taken in the time given. Coordination between young specialists and older, more experienced specialists. Good attitude among young specialists when taking on different roles assigned, and their enthusiasm to actively participate in all activities implemented to tackle this dangerous hurricane. Collaboration with provincial centres and forecasting specialists, especially with the Forecasting Department of the Guantánamo Province Meteorological Centre, to ensure all required information was provided.
Track of Hurricane Matthew between 28 September and 9 October 2016. TEXT IN FIGURE [IMPORTANT POINTS IN HURRICANE MATTHEW’S (October 2016) Exited Cuba: Bahía de Mata, Guantánamo Entered Cuba: Punta Caleta, Guantánamo] Highlights Although Matthew was an intense category 4 hurricane and hit an area of Cuba in which the population was not used to such intense hurricanes, there was no loss of human life. Good media coverage ensured inhabitants were warned, could make timely arrangements and stay informed and up-to-date with regard to the influence of winds, rainfall and the sea for each phase of Hurricane Matthew’s evolution and track as it approached eastern Cuba. Cohesive work between the National Civil Defence Staff and the Meteorology Institute enabled by specialists at the National Forecasting Centre, ensuring arrangements could be made and necessary steps could be taken in the time given. Coordination between young specialists and older, more experienced specialists. Good attitude among young specialists when taking on different roles assigned, and their enthusiasm to actively participate in all activities implemented to tackle this dangerous hurricane. Collaboration with provincial centres and forecasting specialists, especially with the Forecasting Department of the Guantánamo Province Meteorological Centre, to ensure all required information was provided.