The DKI Provincial Government Has Informed The Movement Of The Land, DPRD: Must Formulate The Mitigation As Well

Illustration of land disasters moving in Talunamba Village, Madukara, Banjarnegara, Central Java. (ANTARA-HO-BPBD Banjarnegara)

JAKARTA - Member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD August Hamonangan said that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government cannot only release information on potential ground movement in 10 sub-districts in Jakarta. However, disaster mitigation must also be prepared.

"The 10 sub-districts are densely populated areas. This should be a concern early on. BPBD DKI Jakarta should not only release predictions but also immediately formulate short-term and long-term mitigation as well," August told reporters, Thursday, December 8.

August revealed that the DKI Provincial Government, especially the DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and related agencies need to also involve the participation of residents for surveillance and mitigation programs.

The trick is to socialize massively about the existence of ground movement, so that residents are more vigilant. Then, prepare logistics and evacuation equipment if it is true that the shift phenomenon occurs at pre-predicted vulnerable points.

"Not only that, BPBD must also educate residents to anticipate disasters by involving community institutions such as youth organizations, younger scouts, energetics and have the spirit to move to the field. Also asking for input from religious leaders, community leaders and prioritizing the needs and safety of the elderly," said August.

Previously, the DKI Jakarta BPBD reminded residents to be aware of the potential for land shifting in 10 sub-districts in South Jakarta and East Jakarta.

In South Jakarta, the potential areas for ground movement include Cilandak, Jagakarsa, Kebayoran Baru, Kebayoran Lama, Mampang Prapatan, Pancoran, Pasar Minggu, and Pesanggrahan sub-districts. Meanwhile, in East Jakarta, it covers Kramatjati District, and Pasar Rebo.

"According to information from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), several areas in DKI Jakarta Province are in the medium zone," said the Chief Executive of the DKI Jakarta BPBD, some time ago.

In the Medium Zone, explains Isnawa, ground movement can occur if the rainfall is above normal. Especially in areas bordering river valleys, gawirs, road cliffs or if the slopes are disturbed. While in the High Zone, the old soil movement can be reactivated.

Isnawa said, areas that have the potential for soil movement to occur are compiled based on the results of the overlay between the map of the ground movement vulnerability zone and the monthly rainfall forecast map obtained from the BMKG.

"To the lurah, sub-district head, and the community, we urge you to continue to anticipate the potential for ground movement when the rainfall is above normal," he added.