18 Babies And 4 Pregnant Women Still Refugees Due To Abrasion In South Minahasa

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JAKARTA - A total of 127 families or 387 residents affected by abrasion in the coastal area of Amurang, South Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi Province, are still living in refugee camps.

According to data from the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), there are still 53 families consisting of 134 people who took refuge in the Lewet General Assembly Hall, 46 families consisting of 158 people who took refuge in the Uwuran II Sentrum Hall, and 28 families consisting of 95 people who took refuge in their homes. relatives.

Head of South Minahasa BPBD Thorie R Joseph in Manado, Thursday, said the government is helping to fulfill the basic needs of residents who have fled because their homes have been affected by coastal abrasion.

"They don't have to worry about the available logistics, it's still sufficient," said Thorie R Joseph, Thursday, June 30.

"In the long term, we will provide logistics (assistance). So not only in refugee camps, but when they occupy temporary shelters, we will also provide logistics," he added.

According to him, donations from donors for residents affected by coastal abrasion are also still flowing.

On June 15, 2022, abrasion in the coastal area caused damage to residents' houses and public facilities in Bitung and Uwuran Satu Villages, Amurang District, South Minahasa Regency.

As of June 22, 2022, abrasion in the area has been recorded to have damaged 61 houses and damaged bridges, roads, drinking water facilities, lodging, cafes, and tourist attractions.

Some of the residents whose houses were affected by abrasion are still evacuating, including 18 babies, 34 toddlers, four pregnant women, and 42 elderly residents.