Semeru Erupts Again, Vice President Cancels Meeting Refugees And Discussions With Residents Held Virtually From Juanda Airport

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JAKARTA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin should have come to the location and meet the people affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. However, all plans were abandoned because Mount Semeru erupted again this morning.

Finally, the vice president stayed at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java. Whereas the vice president should have planned to visit Penanggol Village, Candipuro District.

At Juanda International Airport, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin held a virtual dialogue with people affected by the eruption. The vice president was accompanied by the Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, while participating virtually including the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Lt. Gen. Suharyanto and the Regent of Lumajang Thoriqul Haq.

In the dialogue, the Vice President listened to the aspirations of a number of residents affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. A number of residents conveyed, among others, related to the relocation of their homes affected by the eruption.

"Everything has been prepared, the land is ready and the development plan is ready. And the place is looking for a place that is safe from danger, God willing, the important thing is to be calm in a residential area," said the vice president as quoted by Antara, Thursday, December 16.

The vice president also apologized for not being able to visit directly to the location affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. The vice president advised all residents affected by the eruption to remain patient and maintain their health.

"I'm sorry I can't attend, but I can confirm that the problem of housing, other problems, we are currently preparing. God willing, everything is being prepared, the place to live will be built, the road will be built, the bridge will also be built; just have to be patient, so calm down," said the vice president.