JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo asked the ranks to pay special attention to the elderly, pregnant women, and children victims of the eruption of Mount Semeru.
This was conveyed by the National Police Chief Sigit when he visited the Pasirian Lumajang Hospital, East Java, where the victims of the Mount Semeru eruption were being treated.
"I ask all Polri personnel in the field to pay special attention to victims and refugees, especially the elderly, pregnant women and children," Sigit said as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, December 7.
This special attention is given so that the elderly, pregnant women, and children receive safety and health guarantees. Together with Bhayangkari General Chair Julianti Sigit Prabowo, the National Police Chief greeted and dialogued with residents who were being treated at the Pasirian Lumajang Hospital to provide motivation to residents affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru.
Sigit said that all ranks of the National Police must maximize all their strength to ensure the safety and health of residents who are victims and those who have to evacuate, especially the elderly, pregnant women and children.
According to the four-star general, with the presence of personnel and all the facilities and infrastructure owned, the National Police can help ease the burden on the people who are victims of the natural disaster of the eruption of Mount Semeru.
"The presence of the National Police at the disaster site is a form of the presence of the State in the midst of society," said Sigit.
The National Police Chief hopes that the Police personnel involved in the humanitarian operation will be able to deal with disasters quickly and well.
"It is also hoped that it can ease the burden on victims and the impact of natural disasters," he said.
The former Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police ensured that the TNI/Polri together with the regional government and relevant ministries would continue to give their best efforts in order to mitigate disaster by making maximum efforts to search and rescue victims and distribute logistical assistance.
According to Sigit, the situation after the natural disaster made it difficult for all parties, especially the people who were victims. However, with all parties moving together and hand in hand, the burden became light.
"This situation is a difficult time for all of us. However, rest assured when we unite together, we are strong and able to overcome all the challenges and obstacles that exist," said Sigit.
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