BANDUNG - Vice President (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming Raka directly reviewed the location of the landslide disaster in Pasirlangu Village, Cisarua District, West Bandung Regency, Sunday, January 25 to ensure that emergency handling and the safety of affected residents are optimal.
During the visit, the Vice President gave directions to the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) and all related elements to go directly to the field and provide intensive assistance to the community.
"I apologize, the team has jumped into the field. We pray that the team on the ground can work well," said Gibran to the affected residents.
He emphasized that the fulfillment of basic needs such as food, clean water, and health services must be maximized, along with anticipatory steps so that similar disasters do not recur.
In particular, the Vice President also asked for extra attention for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and people with disabilities.
Regarding the relocation plan, Gibran asked that the socialization process be carried out properly and the temporary residence location is not too far from the place of origin or the source of the residents' livelihoods.
"For the elderly and nursing mothers to be given special attention, the sick must also be taken care of, and the assistance is ensured to be targeted," he said.
In addition, the Vice President also conveyed a message to the Deputy Governor of West Java and the Regent of West Bandung to immediately follow up on the issue of land function transfer in disaster-prone areas.
"I entrust the deputy governor and the regent regarding the transfer of land functions, please take immediate action," said Gibran.
Based on provisional data until 12.00 WIB, the landslide resulted in 11 people dying, 23 people were found safe, and about 79 residents were still being searched.
The total number of affected residents was recorded between 114 and 123 people, with 37 heads of households and about 20 houses buried by landslide material.
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