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Hurricane Matthew in Cuba
Hurricane Matthew, a Category Four storm, passed by the north-east coast of Cuba on 4 October, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds.
No fatalities were reported, and almost one million people were evacuated as the hurricane approached. But many houses were damaged or destroyed and hundreds of thousands remain in relief shelters until - or if - they can return to their homes.
A Category Four storm is on the higher end of the Saffir-Simpson scale, and is used to classify storms that may cause "catastrophic" damage.
Hurricane Matthew has affected 16 countries in the Caribbean, and had a devastating impact on nearby Haiti. The storm moved north towards the Bahamas and the United States after hitting Cuba.
| Type of Event: | Ocean Storm - Hurricane |
| Location of Event: | Cuba |
| Date of Charter Activation: | 5 October 2016 |
| Time of Charter Activation: | 10:06:39 |
| Time zone of Charter Activation: | UTC+02:00 |
| Charter Requestor: | UNITAR-UNOSAT on behalf of UNOCHA |
| Project Management: | European Space Agency (ESA) |
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Preliminary damage assessment of Guantanamo Province, Cuba, after Hurricane Matthew
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Acquired: 07/10/2016, 10/10/2016 and 11/10/2016
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Damage assessment of Baracoa, in Guantanamo Province, Cuba
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Acquired: 11/10/2016
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Damage Assessment in Cajobabo and surrounding area
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Acquired: 07/10/2016
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Damage assessment in Maisi town and surroundings
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Acquired: 07/10/2016
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Damage assessment in Imias area, Guantanamo province, Cuba
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Acquired: 12/10/2016
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