Cubans brace for Hurricane Sandy

Oct. 24, 2012, 7:58 PM EDT

By PhotoBlog

A man balances a child and umbrella on his bike as it rains during the approach of Hurricane Sandy in Manzanillo, Cuba, Oct. 24, 2012.Franklin Reyes / AP

Associated Press reports — Hurricane Sandy's howling winds and rains lashed precarious shantytowns, stranded travelers and caused rivers to rise dangerously Wednesday as it roared across Jamaica on a course that would take it on to Cuba and then possibly threaten Florida.

People remove a boat from the water ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy in Manzanillo, Cuba, Oct. 24.Franklin Reyes / AP

Citizens line up to be given water as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy in Bayamo, Cuba, Oct. 24.AFP - Getty Images

A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Sandy approaching Cuba on Oct. 24.NOAA / AFP - Getty Images

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