Sci Fri: Hurricane in a Bottle
'My Brigadista Year' mentions three hurricanes that occured in Cuba during the time period the novel was written; Anna, Betsy and Carla.
The powerless shacks in the Escambray Mountains were generally unaffected, being located more centrally on the island than Havana.
We made a 'mock' hurricane courtesy of 'My Joy Filled Life' https://www.myjoyfilledlife.com/hurricane-tube/
Hurricanes are also referred to as cyclones or typhoons, depending on the geographical location.