1,016 Manggarai Fire Survivors Occupy Pasar Rumput Flats
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The South Jakarta administration has relocated at least 1,016 people or 254 households who survived the fire in RW 06 and 12, Manggarai Urban Village from evacuation sites to Pasar Rumput Flats in Pasar Manggis Urban Village, Setiabudi Sub-district.
The main thing for now is that the residents can move first
South Jakarta Mayor, Munjirin said other fire survivors are still being urged to move to Pasar Rumput Flats as a more suitable place.
"The main thing for now is that the residents can move first so that they are comfortable and can carry out their activities," he expressed, Tuesday (8/20).
West PMI Distributes Assistance for Manggarai Fire SurvivorsHe explained his party had also conducted several outreach activities to fire survivors who were relocated to Pasar Rumput Flats, such as the importance of maintaining cleanliness and using electric stoves.
"For the socialization, we also collaborate with the South Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-agency to anticipate fires and educate on the use of portable fire extinguishers (APAR)," he explained.
Manggarai Urban Village Head, Arafat stated the interest of fire survivors in RW 06 and 12 to be relocated to the flats was very high, as it was only 650 meters from the fire location.
"Until now, there are only 57 households or 228 people who have yet to do registration but are in the registration process. The registration and verification process will continue until further instructions are given," he added.
Perumda Pasar Jaya Asset Administration and Management Division Head, Muhamad Nur Havidz stated that the availability of units to accommodate fire survivors was still very sufficient.
"We have prepared 689 units in Tower 3 of Pasar Rumput Flats," he added.
His party welcomed the Manggarai fire survivors and made every effort to ensure that residents felt comfortable living in the Pasar Rumput Flats.
"Of course, we continue to provide information to residents about the procedures for living in the flats," he stated.
