The government immediately carried out President Jokowi's directive regarding the Cianjur earthquake, West Java. The directive was issued by Jokowi after he visited the location of the natural disaster that occurred in Cianjur Regency by land on Tuesday, November 22.

During his visit, the President visited a refugee camp in Prawatisari Park. The location is a temporary shelter for people who are victims of an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6. The direction of President Jokowi regarding the Cianjur earthquake is as follows.

In his direction, the President requested that the evacuation of the rescue of victims of the Cianjur earthquake buried under the rubble of the building must be carried out as soon as possible.

"Then the second for the victims who are still buried, I have also ordered that the evacuation take precedence, rescue takes precedence," said the President.

In addition, the President also requested that a house that has earthquake resistance be built immediately. The house is intended for victims affected by the earthquake that occurred on Monday, November 21.

"The most important thing is that the construction of houses affected by this earthquake is required to use standard buildings that are anti-earthquake by the Minister of PUPR," said Jokowi.

It is also confirmed that the government will provide assistance in the form of money to help residents whose houses were damaged by the earthquake. The President also ensured that the Government would be present for victims of the Cianjur earthquake.

The President said that the value of the money given to disaster victims was around Rp. 10 to 50 million. The value given depends on the level of damage to the house. Here are the details of the money given.

Gempa tidak hanya menyebabkan bangunan kompuh namun menimbulkan tanah longsor yang berdampak pada akses jalan yang tertutup. Oleh karena itu Presiden meminta agar segera membuka daerah yang tersisol. Ia meminta pembukaan tersebut dilakukan dengan berbagai cara.

"Dahulukan, if necessary use a helicopter, use a helicopter. If you can't use land, use a helicopter," said the President.

The President asked his staff to immediately make improvements to the infrastructure of public facilities and residents' houses. This can be done after things begin to calm down and be safe.

"Then when it's calm, it subsides, just start (infrastructure improvement) immediately," added Jokowi.

Regarding patients being treated at the hospital, the President requested that an emergency tent be immediately built which was used for treatment so that the victim could be accommodated and handled properly. "If it's an emergency, just add more tents," said Jokowi.

As is known, President Jokowi visited residents affected by the earthquake in Cianjur, West Java on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. The earthquake itself occurred on Monday, November 21 at around 13.21 WIB.

During the visit, the President expressed his condolences to the residents who were victims of the earthquake.

"On behalf of myself, on behalf of the government, I would like to express my deep condolences, condolences for the earthquake in Cianjur, West Java," said President Jokowi.

The President visited several locations directly ranging from hospitals, affected areas, to evacuation posts.

That is Jokowi's direction regarding the Cianjur earthquake. To get other interesting information, visit VOI.ID.


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