South Jakarta Administration intensifies socialization of Gerakan Masyarakat Punya APAR (Gempar) or must have extinguisher action. It is aimed to involve residents in early fire handling.

to involve residents in early fire handling

South Jakarta Mayor, Munjirin, said residents continue to be socialized and educated regarding the importance of anticipating fires early by ensuring that every home or business premises has an extinguisher.

"We have been carrying out this educational and socialization activity since eight months ago in stages, emphasizing the importance of everyone for safety in preventing fire by having an extinguisher," he said, Tuesday (5/14).

Munjirin added the socialization involves environment caretakers, South Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-agency, Regional Disaster Handling Agency, sub-district head, urban village head, and so on.

"We need to take preventive measures to prevent fires. Moreover, now we have entered the dry season with hot weather," he added.

Munjirin asked residents to take preventive measures to prevent fires, such as not stacking plugs, using SNI standard cables, and making sure to turn off stoves or electronic items when going out.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta Fire Handling and Rescue Sub-agency Head, Syamsul Huda, hoped the Gempar movement will be implemented well to prevent and handling fire case.

"Thanks to residents for participating in this movement and contributing by having extinguisher," he stated.