Coming To West Sumatra, Bekasi Mayor Meets Kang Dedi Muyadi When Providing Assistance

The Mayor of Bekasi, West Java, Tri Adhianto Tjahyono directly handed over logistical assistance to communities affected by the flood disaster in West Sumatra (West Sumatra). Photo: ANTARA

Mayor of Bekasi, West Java, Tri Adhianto Tjahyono directly handed over logistical assistance to communities affected by the flood disaster in West Sumatra (West Sumatra).

Bekasi City Diskominfo, quoted by VOI from ANTARA news, said that Mayor Tri Adhianto on Saturday, December 6 handed over direct assistance in West Sumatra, while coordinating with West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi who happened to meet at the same place.

The first visit was focused on the Main Command Post which is located at the Padang Mayor's Office House and continued to the Evacuation Post SDN 02 Cupak Tangah, Pauh District, Padang City, on Saturday, December 6.

Tri had a dialogue with the refugees to see their needs firsthand.

In addition to providing moral support, he distributed logistical assistance in the form of basic materials, as well as medicines and other basic needs for affected residents.

"We have come to bring the mandate from the people of Bekasi City, we also coordinate so that this assistance is distributed on target to each area in need," said Tri Adhianto while inspecting the evacuation site.

Tri also paid special attention to women and children affected by the disaster by distributing snacks and toys as part of trauma healing efforts.

Women and children are the most vulnerable groups during disasters. Small things like toys can help them feel safe and reduce psychological stress," he said.

On the sidelines of the visit agenda, Tri also had a chance to meet with the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, who also went directly to provide assistance. The two discussed priority needs and coordination of the distribution of cross-regional aid.

Tri added that the distribution of aid was carried out in stages.

After he served in West Sumatra, Bekasi Deputy Mayor Harris Bobihoe is also scheduled to distribute aid to Sibolga and Aceh.

"This is a joint work. I am in West Sumatra and the Deputy is moving to Sibolga and Aceh to ensure that all assistance from Bekasi residents is conveyed properly," he said.

Not only material assistance, the Bekasi City Government also sent health workers to assist medical support in affected areas.