BABEL - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Bangka Regency, reminded the public to be aware of natural disasters in the form of tornadoes.
"I remind the public, especially in areas prone to tornadoes, to be aware of the potential for such a natural disaster," said Head of BPBD Bangka Nursi Regency in Sungailiat, Bangka, Bangka Belitung Islands Province (Babel), Friday 2 December.
This was conveyed in response to the occurrence of a tornado a few days ago which damaged dozens of houses.
"A tornado can occur at any time without prior knowledge, but it usually occurs during the rainy season like now," he said, confiscated by Antara.
Residents who have large or tall trees around their homes, he said, should cut down the tree to avoid something unwanted.
A tornado-prone area has the potential to occur in an area that has just been opened for community housing in Babel. There are four sub-districts, namely Batu Rusa District, Merawang District, Pemali District, and Sungailiat District.
In addition to being aware of the potential for tornadoes, Nursi appealed to residents in flood-prone areas to pay attention to environmental hygiene conditions.
"The water channel must be ensured to be completely clean from piles of garbage so as not to block the running water because the threat of flooding can still occur," he said.
The results of mapping flood-prone areas carried out by his party are known in parts of Sungailiat City, Kayu Besi, Kace, Fishermen, Inpres Market and Sinar Jaya.
"If there is a natural disaster, whether there are floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters, immediately report to the local village apparatus or go directly to the BPBD guard service so that they can immediately get help," he said.
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