JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno emphasized that the handling of hydrometeorological disasters that hit West Sumatra, Aceh, and North Sumatra was carried out by deploying all national forces, from the central government, regional governments, security forces, to volunteers in the field.
This was conveyed by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries when he was present to directly review and groundbreaking the construction of temporary housing (huntara) for residents affected by hydrometeorological disasters in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra.
The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture emphasized that the state was present and ensured that emergency response continued to run, as well as providing temporary housing for affected communities, along with accelerating recovery efforts.
"This disaster is handled by all national forces. The coverage is very wide, in three provinces. The emergency response is still ongoing and at the same time the huntara must be prepared immediately. Even if it can go directly to the permanent residence, it will certainly be better," said the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries on Sunday, October 14.
He appreciated the readiness of the Padang Pariaman Regency Government which had prepared land of approximately 1.7 hectares for the construction of the huntara. According to him, this step is a good example in accelerating the post-disaster recovery. The prepared location is considered feasible because it is close to the residents' home village, has good road access, and is supported by the availability of water and electricity.
"Usually people don't want to be too far from their original residence and close to their livelihood location. We are obliged to find a safer and more decent place. Here the location is very good and this is what we will try to make the earliest huntara preparation," he explained.
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries explained that in terms of funding, the construction of the huntara was supported by disaster-ready funds (DSP) that were ready to be used. The main challenge lies in the readiness of land, which must meet various considerations for security and accessibility of supporting facilities.
"This huntara is the responsibility of BNPB during the emergency response period. After that, for permanent housing, it will be handled by the relevant ministries. The important thing now is that the community immediately move from evacuation to a safe and decent temporary residence," he said.
In addition to reviewing the location of the huntara construction, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries also ensured that road and bridge repairs in the affected areas were open so that the logistics route remained open and the distribution of assistance ran smoothly. He emphasized that the state was not only present during emergencies, but also continued to accompany the community in the recovery process until life returned to normal.
"The state is present not only during emergencies, but also in the process of restoring life. We will continue to accompany the community so that they can rise and return to organizing tomorrow more strongly," said the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture.
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On the ground, the Coordinating Minister for Social and Cultural Affairs also saw firsthand the spirit of mutual cooperation between officers and residents at the evacuation post. He assessed that togetherness was an important social capital in dealing with disasters and accelerating the recovery of affected areas.
On this occasion, West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah, Padang Pariaman Regent John Kenedy Azis, BNPB Chief Secretary Rustian, and the ranks of the West Sumatra Provincial Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) were also present.
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