Powerful Hurricane Matthew continues its northward trek toward Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, where officials are urging people to stock up on emergency supplies and evacuate threatened areas. On Monday, the storm is expected to strike the southwestern tip of Haiti and eastern parts of Cuba after sweeping over the eastern tip of Jamaica, according to the latest projections. Civil protection officials in Haiti are broadcasting warnings about the hurricane, urging families to prepare emergency food and water kits. In Haiti, deforestation has greatly increased the potential for devastating floods and landslides and the country's ramshackle homes and buildings are vulnerable to storms. (Eduardo Verdugo/Associated Press)In Cuba, Guantanamo Bay authorities are removing non-essential personnel from the military base, including about 700 family members of those serving there.

Source: CBC News October 02, 2016 15:15 UTC