HURRICANE GUSTAV MGJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 2

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UNCLAS STATE 093352 
 
SENSITIVE 
INFORM CONSULS, SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
SUBJECT: HURRICANE GUSTAV MGJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 2 
 
GUSTAV OVER WESTERN CUBA AS A CAT 4, MAY INTENSIFY TO CAT 5 
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UNCLAS STATE 093352

SENSITIVE
INFORM CONSULS, SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PINS AEMR MARR CASC GV KHLS
SUBJECT: HURRICANE GUSTAV MGJM01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 2

GUSTAV OVER WESTERN CUBA AS A CAT 4, MAY INTENSIFY TO CAT 5
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1. (U) The storm center is projected to pass 100 miles
southwest of Havana.

JAMAICA HAS YET TO DECLARE DISASTER OR ASK FOR U.S. HELP
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2. (SBU) Embassy Kingston reports severe agricultural
sector and infrastructure damage, with several key bridges
washed out. Kingston and Montego Bay airports remain open,
with no AmCit emergencies reported.

GUSTAV LEAVES CAYMANS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE
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3. (SBU) No AmCit emergencies were reported.

USINT HAVANA SHELTERING IN PLACE; WESTERN CUBA EVACUATED
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4. (SBU) All U.S. facilities have been secured.

5. (SBU) The government evacuated 60,000 residents from
the western provinces. Havana's airport is closed and
might re-open September 1. There are reports of roads
blocked by fallen trees in Havana.

YUCATAN PENINSULA UNAFFECTED
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6. (SBU) All airports are open with no flight
cancellations.

7. (U) Minimize considered.
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