Paloma hits Cuba

Hurricane Paloma this evening slammed into southern Cuba as a Category 3 storm, promising vicious damage to the island and its people.

This has been an especially hard year for Cuba, as Paloma is the third major hurricane to strike the island. Rebuilding after the previous storms, Gustav and Ike, is far from complete, and Paloma will undoubtedly add to the ever-present suffering in Cuba caused by almost 50 years of dictatorship.

It is too early to talk about post-Paloma relief efforts, but you can still contribute to earlier campaigns. Just click on any of the links at the top of the right sidebar.