DKI Jakarta BPBD Calls Central Jakarta Safer Disasters Than Other Areas In Jakarta

Land landslide illustration/ Photo: IST

Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of DKI Jakarta Province Isnawa Adji stated that Central Jakarta is one of the areas in Jakarta that is safe from flooding. According to him, within 2 to 3 years, Central Jakarta is not like other areas that are always flooded.

"Unlike the south, there are frequent floods or puddles, the south often experiences extreme weather. Within half an hour there are 60 fallen trees, the Central (Jakarta) is relatively safe. Then in East Jakarta and West Jakarta there will be heavy rains or puddles," Isnawa Adji told reporters at the Central Jakarta City Government, Tuesday, December 13.

Even so, the Central Jakarta City Government will instruct the sub-district and village heads in its area to be more alert in anticipating disasters in the region.

Central Jakarta Administrative Secretary (Soko) Iqbal Akbarudin said that the village head and sub-district head must strengthen the area and convey information to residents who have understanding of disaster and disaster management.

"Together with any community element so that we can prevent disaster management," he said.

Disaster anticipation such as floods carried out, one of which is through mud raids in a number of waterways. Meanwhile, regarding emergency tents when a disaster occurs, evacuation locations will be built in places of worship and schools as well as RPTRA.