Fallen Trees in Tidung Islands Evacuated

The Seribu Islands Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept officer is dispatched to help evacuate the fallen tree after a tornado braved Tidun Island at dawn. At least 45 trees at 10 points have fallen, Thursday (9/22)

Fallen tree is predicted to be more than 10 points and crashed into dozens of homes

"Evacuation effort is done to avoid traffic jam," said Edi Rudiyanto, Head of Seribu Islands Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-dept, Thursday (9/22).

His side sub-dept also has dispatched one rescue boat from Karya Island Post, eight personnel including Operation Section Head assisted by three personnel, as well as two chainsaws.

Tornado Braved Dozens of Homes in Tidung Islands

"Fallen tree is predicted to be more than 10 points and crashed into dozens of homes," he told.

he urges citizens to raise awareness against natural disasters because it is difficult to be predicted. As a precaution during a similar disaster, they should be able to see the wind direction and immediately conduct evacuation when disaster happens.