Status Still Standby, BPBD Sangihe North Sulawesi Asks Residents Not To Be In The 3.5 Km Radius Of Puncak Awu

Mount Awu in the Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi/ANTARA

SANGHIE - Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Sangihe Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Wandu Labesi again reminded the community not to approach the peak of Mount Awu within a radius of 3.5 kilometers.

"We again remind the public not to approach the peak of Mount Awu within a radius of 3.5 kilometers because until now the status is still on Alert or Level 3," he said in Tahuna, Wednesday, May 18.

He explained that the change in the status of Mount Awu from level two to level three occurred since May 11, 2022 ago. "Until now, the status of Mount Awu is still on standby (Level 3), so we still prohibit any activity within a 3.5 kilometer radius," he said.

The Sangihe Regency Government, he said, still urges residents not to panic and continue to carry out activities as usual while increasing vigilance.

"People should not panic but continue to carry out their activities as usual while increasing vigilance and carrying out every government recommendation," he said.

BPBD Sangihe also continues to provide socialization to the people who live on the slopes of Mount Awu if there is an increase in activity.

"We provide socialization to people who live on the slopes of Mount Awu, steps that must be taken when there is an increase in Mount Awu activity," he said.

Mount Awu in 2004 emitted smoke and ash, causing residents who live near the mountain to evacuate.

He also appealed to members of the public not to believe in issues that have no clear source. "BPBD Sangihe will provide information to the public if there is an increase in the activity of Mount Awu," said Wandu Labesi.