Commission D Socializes Bylaw on Disaster Management in Pejaten Timur
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
We must support them (BPBD) for maximum performance
Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD)'s Commission D Member, August Hamonangan, held a socialization of Bylaw No. 9/2011 on Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Saturday (11/12). It was held at Jalan Al-Makmur RT 04/08 Pejaten Timur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.
It was attended by Pejaten Timur Urban Village Head, Rasyid Darwis; Pasar Minggu Sub-district Head, Arif Wibowo; representatives of Tagana for Social Agency, South Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Task Force, residents living on the Ciliwung Riverbank, RT/RW administrators, and LMK.
Commission D Secretary Syarif Meets Heru to Strengthen Legislative-Executive SynergyAccording to him, flood prevention is a priority for the Jakarta Provincial Government's activities through the BPBD.
"We must support them (BPBD) for maximum performance. I believe, the Jakarta Government will provide the best service for its residents," he asserted.
When a flood occurred, the government's role was very maximal in responding to it. For instance, the Social Agency which directly provides ready-to-eat food assistance to affected residents, including setting up public kitchens and evacuation tents.
He mentioned that the existence of disaster alert villages (KSB) at flood-prone points was also very helpful in accelerating disaster management. Therefore, they must be optimized in each region.
"I'm sure the urban village and sub-district heads are quick to respond when a flood or other disaster occurs," he stated.
After socialization, they continued to inspect the land that had been acquired for the normalization of the Ciliwung River.
