Throughout November 2021, East Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue (Gulkarmat) Sub-agency had carried out socialization and fire handling in 554 locations. it was lower than last months, with total 754 locations in October and 942 locations in September.

We also socialize people about health protocols in order to prevent COVID-19 transmission

East Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-agency Head, Muchtar Zakaria stated, socialization on fire prevention and health protocols was reduced because it entered PPKM Level 2 in November. Moreover, in November, many personnel were also deployed to handle fallen trees and flooding.

"In addition to PPKM Level 2, there are also many fallen trees and flooding cases in November. Thus we deploy personnel to handle it," he mentioned, Monday (12/6).

East Jakarta Gulkarmat Sub-agency's Prevention Section Head, Edi Parwoko stated, from total 554 locations, his side carried out socialization in 125 worship places, 419 collector roads, and 10 educational institutions. In order to support this socialization, in November, his side deployed 92 operational cars, 457 motorcycles, and 949 personnel.  

"Besides fire prevention and control, we also socialize people about health protocols in order to prevent COVID-19 transmission," he said.

Socialization was carried out by Gulkarmat personnel by traveling around the village or using loudspeaker in mosque, musala, and educational institutions.

"We also distributed pamphlets and put stickers in strategic locations thus it could be easily seen by many people," he conveyed.

Last month, socialization was carried out in several locations, such as in Musala Khairul Ummah Jl. D.lll No. 35, RT 02/03, Jati Urban Village, Pulogadung; Jl. PIK Penggilingan Blok E RT 06/10, Penggilingan, Cakung; Baitul Rohman Mosque RT 02/07 Cipinang Muara, Jatinegara; and Jl. Laut Maluku 1 RT 11/17, Duren Sawit Urban Village.