Joint personnel and residents are handling the impact of strong winds that hit RW 03, Sabira Island, Harapan Island Urban Village, North Seribu Islands Sub-district, Seribu Islands.

Strong winds last Saturday and Sunday caused trees to fall and severe damage

Harapan Island Urban Village Head, Yusuf said, personnel involved in the community service were from PPSU, SDA, Fire and Rescue Sub-agency, and North Jakarta Environment Agency.

"Strong winds last Saturday and Sunday caused trees to fall and severe damage to several residents' houses," he expressed, Monday (6/16).

He explained this community service was conducted to restore the environment to a clean state and to ensure that damaged parts of residents' homes do not pose a danger.

"20 joint personnel were deployed in each neighborhood to work together with residents to address the impact of strong winds," he explained.

Based on the data gathered, 11 houses were damaged and two trees fell.

"We'll take immediate action to clean up the asbestos debris and the fallen tree. For the asbestos blown by the wind but is not broken, we will help reattach it," he explained.

He added no casualties in the incident of the strong winds. However, some residents suffered material losses due to damage to their houses.

"We have reported this incident and hope that assistance can be realized soon," he added.

RW 03 Chair, Harapan Island Urban Village, M Ali Kurniawan uttered that while waiting for assistance, residents were seen repairing the damage on their own using leftover materials.

"Thank you to personnel who have helped clean up the remnants of the strong winds," he stated.