Ngantang Residents Help Search For Property Of Semeru Eruption Victims

LUMAJANG - The Guyub Rukun Community of Ramban Hamlet, Banturejo Village, Malang Regency, East Java helped victims of the eruption of Mount Semeru in the Umbulan area, Sumbersari Hamlet to search for property buried by volcanic material. Head of Ramban Hamlet Edi Sunarto, in Sumbersari Hamlet, Supiturang Village, Subdistrict Pronojiwo, Lumajang Regency said residents of Ramban Hamlet, Ngantang District always help in handling disasters that occur in the East Java region. “We help here, not only watching and then taking pictures. We are working to help the residents here, who are looking for their belongings," said Edi, quoted by Antara, Thursday, December 9. Edi explained the background of the residents of Ngantang District, Malang Regency to help with disaster management when the eruption of Mount Kelud occurred in 2014. At that time, people from various elements assisted in disaster management in the Ngantang area. difficult times due to disaster. Since then, Ngantang residents have always provided assistance to disaster-affected areas, to ease the burden of disaster-affected residents. My friends and I want to return the favor, so in the event of a disaster, anywhere, we will help,” he said.

The Community of Guyub Rukun Dusun Ramban in helping to deal with the impact of the eruption of Mount Semeru has deployed approximately 70 people. The Ngantang residents had to travel for approximately five hours to arrive in Pronojiwo District. "If possible we want to lighten the burden of the affected residents, help with our energy, because we have experienced this," he said. Meanwhile, one of the residents of Sumbersari Hamlet who getting help from the Guyub Rukun Community, Ricko Ari Ansah said that the volunteers helped to find money worth Rp. 5 million, a number of jewelry and securities that were left behind. “The volunteers helped find money. At that time, when I ran I didn't bring any money, all valuable vehicle documents were buried here, including clothes and jewelry," he said. Mount Semeru erupted on December 4, 2021 and released a hot cloud of avalanches (APG) towards Besuk Kobokan, Pronojiwo District. , Lumajang Regency, East Java, at approximately 15.20 WIB. The Umbulan area in Sumbersari Hamlet was severely affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. It was recorded that 20 hectares of agricultural land were damaged and dozens of houses were heavily damaged. In addition, hundreds of residents also had to evacuate due to the disaster.