Urgent! This Is The Way To Save Yourself When A Landslide Occurs

Officers Clearing Landslide Material on the Peak Route, Bogor (Antara)

JAKARTA - Natural landslides occurred in a number of regions in Indonesia in early 2021. Based on a report from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), there were 31 landslide incidents from 1 to 25 January 2021.

One of the landslides occurred in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara. The area experienced a landslide, Monday, January 25, and resulted in two people died.

"The landslide occurred around 05.00 WITA around the banks of the Liliba river at RT 16 / RW04 Tuak Daun Merah exit," said Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Kupang City, Maxi Didok, reported by Antara, Monday, January 25.

The landslide that came suddenly left several people trapped in the pile of earth. To avoid this, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) explained a number of steps that must be taken when landslides occur.

Before the landslide

If landslides have occurred in the area where a natural disaster has occurred, it is very likely that the area will be crossed by landslides again. To anticipate landslides, do the following:

1. Map the areas and mark which areas are prone to landslides or landslides. A map of landslide prone areas will help you find safe and dangerous points.

2. Carry out activities to reduce the risk of landslides, for example greening slopes that are prone to landslides

3. Learn the signs of landslides, such as continuous heavy rain, the color of the water turning cloudy, seepage or cracks appearing extending in the ground, and falling debris, rocks, or branches.

4. Residents who live in areas prone to landslides take turns patrolling at night.

5. If the signs of landslides are already visible, consider taking refuge to a safer place.

When landslides occur

Here's how to save yourself when a landslide occurs:

1. Don't panic and immediately move to a safe place from the landslide path.

2. If possible, help others who are weak, such as people who are sick, toddlers, and the elderly

3. Stay in the evacuation place until the situation is completely safe

4. Contact parties related to disaster management such as PMI, BPBD, police and others.

After the landslide

Some actions that can be taken after a landslide disaster:

1. Contact the local government, PMI, the police, or other organizations when there is no help.

2. Stay where you will be and follow directions from the officer.

3. Requesting help from the officer to find family or other people who have not been found.

4. Be obedient when the government relocates their residence so that they no longer live in an area prone to landslides.