Jakarta – The government has ensured that the distribution of post-flood logistical aid in several areas of Sumatra continues to run optimally, including reaching areas that were previously isolated due to the disruption of road and bridge access.
The Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB)’s Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, stated that his agency ensures that logistics and energy distribution to disaster-affected areas in Sumatra continues and is optimized.
“For Aceh, we have conducted 18 air sorties today, totaling 15.6 tons. North Sumatra has 12 air sorties plus four land trucks, distributing a total of 27.5 tons. West Sumatra has distributed 9.2 tons by land,” said Abdul Muhari.
He explained that in North and West Sumatra, logistics distribution is now being optimized primarily by land as most road access has been restored. However, in Central Aceh and Bener Meriah Regency, distribution is still highly dependent on weather conditions.
“For fuel, 35 drums of diesel fuel have been distributed today, consisting of 27.5 drums in Central Aceh and 7.5 drums in Bener Meriah. For LPG, the government has distributed 5,500 canisters via 11 trucks to six sub-districts in Bener Meriah Regency,” he said.
In addition to logistics and energy, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is also continuing to expedite the provision of temporary housing (huntara) in affected areas of Sumatra.
“Huntara is being prepared for residents who have lost their homes and have no other alternative housing. Meanwhile, for residents who choose to stay with relatives or rent, the government is providing housing waiting funds of IDR 600,000 per family per month,” said Abdul Muhari.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs Agus Jabo Priyono stated that aid and logistics distribution to disaster-affected communities in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra provinces is guaranteed to proceed quickly and measurably.
The total value of emergency disaster response assistance distributed in Sumatra has reached IDR 100,484,346,880.
“These items include side dishes, family kits, kids’ clothing, and food supplies for 42 public kitchens,” said Agus.
Agus also emphasized that all victim data verified by the regents, mayors, and the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) will be immediately followed up for disbursement.
“We will immediately follow up on all data verified by the regents, mayors, and BNPB with the disbursement process for compensation for the deceased,” he said.
With increasingly equitable and coordinated logistics distribution, the government affirms its commitment to remaining present with the people of Sumatra as they face and overcome the impacts of the flood disaster.