Preparedness Roll Call, Jakarta Provincial Government Emphasizes Importance of Anticipation and Mitigation

Jakarta Provincial Government held Rainy Season Anticipation Preparedness Roll Call 2024 at Silang Monas, Gambir, Central Jakarta, Friday (11/22) morning.

commitment and readiness to face challenges in rainy season

The roll call was participated by 1,875 joint personnel with their flood infrastructures and facilities. The ceremony was led by Acting Jakarta Governor, Teguh Setyabudi.

Teguh said the preparedness roll call is part of Jakarta Provincial Government's commitment and readiness to face challenges in rainy season, especially the hydrometeorological disasters potential.

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"Based on BMKG data, rainy season starts November 2024 and will reach its peak in February 2025. Jakarta has unique characteristics and topography with lowlands and 13 rivers crossing the area. Extreme rainfall becomes challenge that must be faced," Teguh said.

Teguh added flood, inundation, landslide and fallen trees may occur since rainfall intensity in Jakarta is predicted to increase significantly with the potential for heavy rain accompanied by strong wind.

Teguh also emphasized the importance of taking anticipatory steps and continuing the efforts that have been made in facing the 2024-2025 rainy season, both before, during and after.

First, improving infrastructure and technology, with the construction of reservoir, as well as several main rivers normalization and the increase in pump capacity as flood control infrastructure has shown positive results with the reducing of flood points. Water channel cleaning that is conducted routinely also prevents blockages that cause inundation.

"The use of technology such as digital-based early warning systems can real-time weather monitoring must continue to be optimized," he added.

Second, preparing flood management facilities and infrastructures, including stationary and mobile water pumps at various flood-prone points, boats and evacuation facilities, as well as disaster alert posts.

Third, providing synergy with various parties since disaster management is not only government's responsibility, but also requires cooperation with various society elements. This synergy can run disaster management effectively and efficiently.

"Fourth, I invite all Jakarta residents, through RT, RW, and community leaders, to be active in maintaining environmental cleanliness, not littering, and monitoring/reporting potential disasters around their areas," he continued.

Fifth, Teguh appealed all Jakarta Provincial Government rank are on alert and vigilant. It starts from the provincial, city, sub-district and urban village to be alert and vigilant especially during heavy rain.

Teguh also instructed his ranks to do regular monitoring of infrastructure condition, disaster-prone areas, and readiness of logistic supplies. It is aimed to ensure readiness in facing various possibilities.

"Finally, we will also provide education and socialization for residents related to disaster mitigation steps, including saving ourself during flood, evacuating to refugee location, and emergency number," he stated.