The Cuban Ministry of the Food Industry (MINAL) activated its 2025 Contingency Plan to protect food production and mitigate the effects of Hurricane Melissa in the eastern provinces.
According to official reports, MINAL first deputy minister Javier Francisco Aguiar also called for the preservation of human life, compliance with safety protocols, and adherence to the guidelines of the Civil Defense General Staff.
The plan includes the distribution of food supplies in mountain and hard-to-reach communities in Eastern Cuba, the worst hit by the hurricane.
