BPBD Disposal Of Early Warning Of Natural Disaster Preparedness In Lebak Banten

BNPB holds the readiness of supporting equipment for disaster management. (Between)

JAKARTA - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) released an early warning for the preparedness of natural disasters in Lebak Regency, Banten Province. The intensity of the rain was high accompanied by lightning and strong winds that hit the area since Thursday, October 6 afternoon. "We ask people living in areas prone to natural disasters to increase their awareness of the bad weather," said Lebak Regency BPBD Chief Executive Febby Rizky Pratama in Lebak, Banten, Thursday, October 6. Previously, the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) had announced estimates that heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds could potentially occur on Thursday afternoon and evening.

Regarding BPBD estimates, the Lebak BPBD has conveyed an early warning of natural disaster preparedness to sub-district and village/kelurahan officials. "We hope that residents are aware of natural disasters, especially at night by activating patrols," he said. He asked the sub-district BPBD volunteers to anticipate flooding and landslides by optimizing monitoring river flow flow as well as mountainous and hilly areas. If the rainfall increases to last more than three hours, Febby appealed to people living in disaster-prone areas to evacuate to safer places. "We ask the sub-district BPBD volunteers to coordinate with village and sub-district officials if rainfall increases," said Febby.

According to him, Lebak BPBD officers are now on standby at the main post on Jalan Ir Juanda Rangkasbitung for disaster management by preparing evacuation equipment and logistical availability. In addition, it also coordinates with other agencies, such as the TNI, Polri, Tagana volunteers, Balawista, Lifeguard, DPUPR, Social Service Office, PMI, and PLN. With that coordination, he said, it can accelerate handling so as not to cause casualties in the event of floods and landslides. Febby added that the disaster management team can immediately move to provide the best service to channel the basic needs of disaster victims. Disaster management teams can evacuate and victims of natural disasters can live in refugee tents. "We prioritize saving residents affected by natural disasters," he said.