PT SEI And PT GNI Help Supply Clean Water And Give Vitamins To Flood-affected Residents

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JAKARTA - In the context of the flood disaster emergency response that is currently hitting several villages in Petasia Timur District, North Morowali, Central Sulawesi, PT Stardust Estate Investment (SEI) in collaboration with PT Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI), provided assistance in the form of adequate clean water supplies to residents' houses affected by the flood. The clean water supply has been carried out regularly since April 25, 2024 and is still ongoing today, April 29, 2024. In addition, the company also provides vitamins to the evacuation posts.

For information, five hamlets in Bunta Village, East Petasia District, North Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, were flooded due to the overflow of the Laa River. In addition, floods have also hit Tompira Village, which is also located in East Petasia District. The flood occurred due to the high intensity of rainfall since April 24, 2024.

In the midst of this challenge, companies that are committed to providing sustainable solutions have an important role in helping people face flood threats. So that PT SEI and PT GNI take the role of social and environmental responsibility seriously. Through innovation and investment in infrastructure, technology, and a sustainable approach, this company seeks to reduce the impact of flooding and provide integrated solutions by providing clean water and vitamins.

PT GNI's Head of Corporate Communication Mellysa Tanoyo explained that the company's efforts to provide clean water and vitamins not only provide short-term benefits, but the company also helps create a safer, healthier, and sustainable environment for future generations.

"Currently, PT SEI and PT GNI are collaborating together to supply clean water to five hamlets in Bunta Village and Tompira Village as well as giving vitamins to evacuation posts. The importance of providing vitamins and the availability of clean water is for the needs of flood-affected residents to meet their daily needs. Such as washing, bathing, and drinking water," said Mellysa.

Clean water and sanitation, said Mellysa, are crucial and important needs. However, with the flood, and the difficulty of fulfilling clean water for refugees resulted in various diseases. This clean water is provided using a fire truck (Damkar) belonging to PT SEI.

"Perusahaan dalam hal ini berkomitmen untuk berkontribusi dalam mendorong kesehatan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat di sekitar lingkar industri khususnya Desa Bunta dan Desa Tompira. Kami berharap penyediaan air bersih dan pemberian vitamin ini dapat bermanfaat dan mencegah terjadinya berbagai penyakit pasca banjir seperti diare, maupun penyakit kulit," jelasnya.

On the other hand, he continued, PT SEI and PT GNI will continue to coordinate with local parties, especially regarding the distribution of clean water in several flood posts in the area. Through strong collaboration between the government and the company, it is hoped that this clean water distribution can run smoothly and optimally.

PT SEI is an industrial area and one of the national vital objects (obvitnas) located in North Morowali, Central Sulawesi, which is concentrated in the mineral processing industry and PT GNI itself is a tenant in the industrial area.