2 Locations In Candipuro And Pronojiwo Prepared For Relocation Of Residents Affected By The Semeru Eruption

SIDOARJO - East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the government is preparing shelter for residents affected by the increased activity of Mount Semeru in Lumajang Regency.

Khofifah said the land for relocating residents affected by the increased activity in Semeru was being prepared.

"There are two locations whose points are known, namely in Candipuro and also in Pronojiwo with an area of about 90 hectares for relocation," he said, Thursday, December 16.

He said the land prepared to relocate residents around Semeru was being cleared.

"Then temporary housing is built, followed by permanent housing... The temporary housing will be part of permanent housing such as a kitchen or other parts," he said.

"It is important for refugees to be calm and not panic, starting tomorrow (the housing) work can be done," he said.

Khofifah said the concept of a "smart village" that combines settlements with places of economic activity is planned to be applied in housing development for residents who are facing the impact of increased activity on Mount Semeru.

"This is in accordance with a request from the Lumajang Regent regarding the plan to relocate the Mount Semeru refugee house," he said.

According to data from the Lumajang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency as of Wednesday, December 15, the hot clouds from Mount Semeru had caused 48 deaths, 18 people were seriously injured, and nine people were slightly injured.

The disaster also forced 10,158 people to evacuate in 151 places in Lumajang Regency.