Refugees Victims Of The Plumpang Depo Fire Don't Have To Worry, PMI Is Ready To Supply All Needs

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JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Jusuf Kalla (JK) guarantees that he is ready to accommodate and supply assistance to Pertamina Plumpang depot fire refugees, Koja, North Jakarta, as long as needed.

"In principle, as long as needed, PMI is ready to accommodate and meet all the needs of refugees," said JK to reporters at the North Jakarta PMI Headquarters, South Tugu, Koja, Saturday, March 4.

During that emergency period, if a temporary evacuation post (shuttle) is needed, food and medicines, PMI is ready to carry out its duties in helping the government.

Chairman of PMI DKI Jakarta Province, Rustam Effendi, who accompanied JK, admitted that he was still waiting for a policy from the government regarding the determination of the disaster response period for fires in Koja, North Jakarta.

"That will usually be determined by the government for how many days they are accommodated here. There are seven days or 14 days, but basically PMI Jakarta is ready," said Rustam.

Jusuf Kalla inspected the temporary shelter location for residents who had to evacuate after the fire at the Pertamina Plumpang depot, Koja, North Jakarta, Saturday, at around 11.00 WIB.

The former vice president (wapres) used a black minibus with police number B 1123 IR. JK was welcomed by the Head of the North Jakarta PMI Disaster Management Division Hery Asmadi and other ranks of the North Jakarta PMI Headquarters (Jakut).

On that occasion, JK had a dialogue with a number of North Jakarta PMI officers and volunteers and asked about the needs of the refugees who were still in refugee camps.

JK also checked into the health check tents opened by a team from the North Jakarta PPNI DPD and reviewed the condition of the North Jakarta PMI Headquarters building. He was also accompanied by the Chairman of the North Jakarta PMI Rijal.

When asked by reporters about his review, JK revealed that he received many complaints from residents who lost their homes and property.

"Residents complain that they have lost a lot of property and their place of residence. The Indonesian Red Cross certainly conveys its condolences to all the victims affected by this fire," said JK.