South Jakarta Mayor, Munjirin, led a ceremony about preparedness to face the rainy season and extreme weather at Lapangan Waduk RW 01, Pesanggrahan Urban Village, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (11/9).

It was attended by 300 joint personnel from Satpol PP, Fire and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-agency, PPSU, SDA Sub-agency, Environment Sub-agency, Bina Marga Sub-agency, Parks and City Forest Sub-agency, BPBD, Health Sub-agency, army, police, and volunteers.

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At that time, he said, there should be collaboration and coordination between all levels in Pesanggrahan to deal with rainy season disasters, such as floods, landslides, fallen trees and so on.

"We must be alert and responsive to the potential of the rainy season and extreme weather," he expressed.

He added, there should also be a mapping of locations prone to disasters, evacuation routes, public kitchens and shelter locations for residents affected by the disaster, including monitoring the readiness of pump houses, folders, mobile pumps, rubber boats, and other supporting facilities.

"By so, we can handle the rainy season and extreme weather optimally," he stated.