Social Minister Risma Reminds Residents Of West Pasaman Independence Is Very Important During Disasters

Social Minister Risma (black mask) while visiting disaster-affected residents in West Sumatra/Photo: Antara

SIMPANG EMPAT - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini emphasized the importance of independence and preparedness for residents affected by the earthquake in West Pasaman Regency, West Sumatra. , West Pasaman, Saturday, February 26. He said residents were still worried about the aftershocks that might occur. For that he purposely came to see and encourage earthquake victims in West Pasaman. Arriving at the location, the Minister of Social Affairs immediately checked one of the buildings affected by the earthquake, namely the Madrasa Al Wahid in Nagari Kajai, Talamau District. The school building was damaged in several places. The walls of the school are still standing, but have severe cracks and have the potential to collapse. To provide an example of independence and preparedness, the Minister of Social Affairs asked the officers to bring one of the red tents. Then he invited local residents to build the tent together in the madrasa yard. Ladies and gentlemen, you can stay here temporarily. So that if at any time there are aftershocks, you will be protected from danger," he said. An old woman asked if she could be comfortable living in a tent, the Minister of Social Affairs stated that she would equip the tent facilities so that it would be comfortable to live in. blanket and add a soft carpet, yes, grandmother," he said. Present with the Minister of Social Affairs on this occasion, the Director General of Protection and Social Security Pepen Nazaruddin, West Pasaman Regent Hamsuardi and his staff. live side by side with disaster. Because if you move them from their current village or village, not a simple matter. "So we must be prepared for disasters that may occur at any time. The trick is to prepare for independence and preparedness. Moving residents is not simple," he said. He did not forget to motivate people to be patient in facing trials, and not to be careless. "This tent was handed over to the community. I ask you to continue practicing, yes, setting up the tent faster," he said. To help the residents, the Minister of Social Affairs will also set up a social barn. The social barn will be filled with various necessities that support the survival of the residents affected by the disaster. Among the contents are food, blankets, carpets, tents, generators, fuel and water purifiers. For this purpose, the Minister of Social Affairs asked the West Pasaman Regency Government to determine the coordinates of where the social granary will be erected. During the visit, the Minister of Social Affairs also handed over compensation to the heirs worth Rp. 15 million per person.