Cuban Civil Defense issues guide in case of possible US attack

Published on May 25, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Amid rising bilateral tensions, Cuba's Civil Defense has distributed a guide with recommendations to protect families in the event of a potential US military attack. The document details shelter protocols, supply management, and communication, while the government reaffirms its stance on defending national sovereignty.

Cuban family shelter preparation scene, concrete bunker interior with reinforced walls, father checking emergency radio equipment and batteries, mother organizing water containers and canned food supplies on metal shelves, child holding flashlight while looking at printed evacuation map, civil defense pamphlet visible on table showing shelter diagrams, realistic documentary style, warm tungsten lamp lighting, concrete texture details, survival gear including first aid kit and gas mask, tense but calm atmosphere, photorealistic technical illustration

Alert systems and shelters: technology for civil protection 🛡️

The technical guide includes the use of early warning networks via sirens and mass text messages. It recommends identifying shelters with reinforced structures and basic ventilation systems. It also details the storage of drinking water and non-perishable food, as well as the use of shortwave radios to maintain communication if conventional networks fail. The plan prioritizes the decentralization of resources.

The survival kit includes a manual to keep your sense of humor 😂

The guide suggests having a backpack with a flashlight, batteries, documents, and a radio. What it doesn't clarify is whether it includes a portable charger to watch memes about the situation. While some neighbors check their basements, others ask if the plan covers a Netflix blackout or just the power outage. At least the manual serves one purpose: giving you something to talk about during the next electricity cut.