When Hilda struck southeastern Cuba, it caused moderate damage and killed four people, all of whom in Oriente Province. Wind gusts reached at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, which caused a brief power outage. High waves washed a freighter ashore along Cuba's north coast. Strong winds severely damaged the church in Baracoa, which was built in the 16th century and was the oldest in the country. In Santiago de Cuba, Hilda produced heavy rains and gusty winds, which knocked down telephone lines and caused flooding. Five people were injured after houses collapsed in the city. High rains and winds damaged the sugar cane and pineapple crop, and destroyed 80% of the coffee crop in Oriente Province. Damage in the country was not severe, estimated at $2 million. Hundreds of people were injured or left homeless. After the hurricane isolated the town of Caimanera, American workers sent a train there from Guantanamo Bay with a medical team and supplies.