Although the effects of hurricane fiona are still present in the municipality of Higuey, one of the towns most affected by the phenomenon, this Tuesday morning the sun has risen for the citizens.
The rains have decreased, which gives a little hope to the people of Higüey who have been living with the tragedy left by the voracious Hurricane Fiona since early Monday morning.
On the way from Santo Domingo to Higüey, a light drizzle fell on the way to the east of the country. When passing through the section from San Pedro de Macorís to La Romana, a deceptive sun greets everyone who crosses the area. However, once you cross the toll that divides La Romana and Higüey, the sad reality of the people of Higüey is discovered.
Flooded plots, houses covered by water, the helplessness of its population and the helpless face of those who clean and try to save their belongings.
Businesses and establishments without signs abound, trees, power poles and traffic lights knocked down. While on the other hand there are long lines at fuel stations and banks and dozens of employees and citizens waiting for public transportation.
The visit that President Luis Abinader has scheduled for the municipality starting at 11:00 in the morning seems to be a breath of fresh air for the inhabitants of the eastern region, many of whom are without a roof sheltered in the different shelters that the authorities have arranged.
