Tanah Datar Disaster Victims Of West Sumatra Receive Assistance From Jokowi And Prabowo

Tanah Datar received 1000 food packages from President Joko Widodo and 20 tons of rice from Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto. (ANTARA/Etri Saputra)

TANAH DATAR - The Tanah Datar Regency Government, West Sumatra received assistance with 1,000 food packages from the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo and 20 tons of rice to medicines from the Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto which will be distributed to flood victims.

Tanah Datar Regent, Eka Putra said that Andreas Sofiandi, who is also the chairman of the Teguh United Association (HBT), handed over assistance from the Presidential Palace for disaster victims.

The assistance was received by the Chairman of PMI Tanah Datar, Mrs. Lies Eka Putra, at the main post for the emergency response to the cold lava of Mount Marapi, Indojolito Building, Batusangkar.

Meanwhile, the assistance of 20 tons of rice was symbolically handed over by the Minister of Defense Purn. Lt. Gen. Prabowo Subianto to Tanah Datar Regent Eka Putra in Padang.

Eka Putra expressed his gratitude for the attention of President Joko Widodo and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto for providing assistance to flood victims and flash floods in Tanah Datar.

"This assistance is very valuable for disaster-affected communities in Tanah Datar. Basic needs are something they currently really need," he said.

Meanwhile, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto when handing over aid in Padang expressed his deep sadness over the disaster that hit the people of West Sumatra.

"My condolences to all the people of West Sumatra for this flash flood and cold lava disaster. Let us pray to the Almighty, the bereaved family will be given patience," he said.

He also expressed his gratitude to all parties who have worked hand in hand in handling post-flood floods and cold lava of Mount Marapi.

He also advised the public to increase awareness of all possible forms that will occur.