JAKARTA - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini asked people in disaster-prone areas to increase their awareness in line with hydrometeorological disasters related to the phenomenon of weather anomalies as a result of global warming.
"We must remain vigilant considering that the weather is still erratic due to anomalies as a result of global warming," said Social Minister Risma in a written statement received in Jakarta, Tuesday, May 24.
The Minister of Social Affairs reminded people who are in vulnerable locations such as on mountain slopes, at heights or on riverbanks to be more vigilant. When visiting the landslide disaster site in Pasir Pogor Village, Cipelang Village, Cijeruk District, Bogor Regency, Monday (23/5), Social Minister Risma also asked local people to temporarily move from locations prone to landslides during heavy rains to avoid casualties.
"Disasters cannot be predicted. But anticipatory steps must be taken properly so that losses can be minimized," he said.
At the disaster site, several houses were damaged by a landslide as high as six meters and one person died.
On that occasion, the Minister of Social Affairs also handed over compensation to the heirs of the victims. The Ministry of Social Affairs provides compensation for each heir of Rp. 15 million. In addition, Risma also asked the sub-district and village heads to help administer BPJS.
For the children, the Minister of Social Affairs ensured that he would help them continue their education by sending school supplies and for their daily clothes to be prepared and delivered to the location.
Rob Flood In addition to Bogor, the Ministry of Social Affairs also handles disasters for tidal flood victims in Semarang City, Demak Regency, and its surroundings.
To help disaster survivors, the Ministry of Social Affairs through the Kartini Temanggung Integrated Center has sent logistical assistance to the Semarang City Social Service. 7 packages of family, 430 packages of kids wear, 28 packages of family kit, 2,900 packages of ready-to-eat food, 2,290 packages of children's food, and 1,980 packages of ready-to-eat side dishes.
The Ministry of Social's logistical assistance was also sent from the Soeharso Integrated Center of Surakarta to the Social Service of Demak Regency for flood survivors.
Details of assistance in the form of 400 sheets of blankets, 600 packages of baby clothing, 438 packages of baby diapers/pampers, 400 packages of adult clothing, 100 packages of foodware, 10 packages of family kitchen utensils, 12 packages of kids wear, 1250 packages of ready-to-eat food, 1,620 packages of children's food, 1,920 packages of ready-to-serve side dishes, and eight boxes of bottled water.
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