PPSU Personnel Evacuate Fallen Tree on Jalan Srengseng Sawah
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
A total of 10 Public Infrastructure and Facilities (PPSU) officers succeeded in evacuating fallen trees on Jalan Srengseng Sawah, RT 03/09, Srengseng Sawah Urban Village, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta.
The tree fell around 9 AM
Head of Srengseng Sawah Urban Village, Sarca, said that the incident occurred during rain accompanied by strong winds.
15,606 Trees in East Jakarta Pruned Throughout 2023"The tree fell around 9 AM. After receiving report from residents, we immediately deployed personnel equipped with chainsaws and machetes to speed up the handling," he said, Wednesday (1/3).
Since the fallen tree hit the fence and roof of a resident's house, he explained, the evacuation process was carried out with extra care.
"The evacuation was done in less than one hour," he explained.
Sarca appealed that residents must also be wary of trees that are tall, too dense, and old since rainy season comes.
