Visiting Flood Victims On The Edge Of Kapuas West Kalimantan, Social Minister Risma Shouted By Residents Asking For Clothes

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PONTIANAK - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini assigned his staff to stay in flood-affected areas in Sekadau Regency, West Kalimantan (Kalbar).

"Are public kitchens still needed and so on, later my staff will be here (Sekadau), Sanggau, Sintang and in Melawi. My staff are all over the place," Risma said in Sekadau, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, November 3.

But what is important, the Minister of Social Affairs emphasized about the anticipation so that the flood does not cause casualties. In addition, the Minister of Social Affairs encourages a thorough study of anticipatory measures so that flooding does not happen again.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Social Affairs has prepared logistics for flood victims.

"We make sure the logistics needs have been prepared to help flood victims," he said.

Tagana boats were also alerted to deliver food needs.

"For example, later we need a public kitchen, then we will deliver the food by boat," said Risma.

Risma with the Chairman of Commission V DPR Lasarus and his entourage from the pier of the Kusuma Negara Palace along the Sekadau River and Kapuas River to meet flood-affected residents in Tanjung and Mungguk Villages, Sekadau Hilir District.

In addition to visiting residents, Risma also brought aid, ranging from basic necessities and other equipment. Observations in the field, some residents are also scrambling to get help.

"Mom, ma'am, ma'am, only one shirt. Ma'am," shouted a resident who asked Risma for clothes when visiting the residents of Tanjung Village.

After handing over the aid, Risma and the rest of the group returned to the Kusuma Negara Palace.