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NOAA map of Cuba and projected track of Hurricane Ike. Click for larger image.

NOAA Map of Cuba and Hurricane Ike Track

Secretary Gutierrez Statement on Hurricane Assistance for Cuba

Washington (Sept. 9)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released the following statement regarding the U.S. Government’s efforts to allow increased contributions for Cuban hurricane relief through licensed non-governmental organizations and relief providers: “We stand with the Cuban people at this difficult hour after the devastation caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. We’re hopeful that the government of Cuba will put the welfare of their people above politics. Alleviating the considerable suffering of the Cuban people is the highest priority and we reiterate our offer to allow a USAID assessment team to travel to Cuba to assess the situation, which is an action we take in any country that has suffered a natural disaster.” (More)
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September 9, 2008
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