Nueva Gerona, Osbel Lorenzo Rodriguez, President of the Municipal Defense Council in Isle of YouthIsla de la Juventud, today announced a series of energy saving measures due to the complex situation with the availability of fuel, Aggravated by the impossibility of restoring maritime cargo navigation due to adverse weather conditions.

       He linked the restrictions -which will allow to reach without problems until the arrival of fuel in port of the Isle of Youth- with the suspension of educational activities, This will allow school and public buses that cover the route from villages to schools and vice versa to contribute significantly to reducing hydrocarbon consumption.

   Vital production and services such as public health, commerce, planting and production, stocking, and lighting will be maintained in key areas. In addition, unnecessary expenses on vital services such as air conditioning in administrative offices and festive activities will be eliminated until the situation improves, he said.

      It was specified that where possible, teleworking or teleworking should be established. Service providers such as retail units (except the retail network that must dispatch the standard household basic basket), telecommunications companies, banks, and those selling state and non-state food, work until noon to avoid impacting the electrical spike.

      It is recommended to avoid the high mobility of people during these days. The fuel service centers will operate until 6.00 pm, except for pipes (tank trucks), ambulances and other vehicles determined by managers for essential functions, said in a meeting with all directors of entities and companies.

      He stressed that if necessary, three blackout blocks will be established during the day, from 8:00 to 12:00 noon, 11:00 to 2:00 pm, and 14:00 to 5:00 pm, on a rotating basis. Inspectors will carry out ongoing reviews and apply the provisions of the Act.

      The Energy Council will meet every day and take action according to circumstances, keep the population informed through the local press, emphasized the first secretary of the Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba.

      He stressed the need to save in order to maintain the vitality of the economy, especially now when the cold-sowing season is on. Despite the complexity of the situation, he is confident that the Isle of Youth people, accustomed to struggle and triumph, will be up to the challenge.

Taken from ACN Ana Esther Zulueta | Photo: Roberto Díaz Martorell