House of Representatives Commission VIII member from the PDI\nPerjuangan faction, Selly Andriany Gantina, has urged the government to\nact quickly in addressing the impact of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake\nthat shook East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province on Saturday (15\/8).<\/p>\n
Selly stressed that saving people\u2019s lives must be the top priority,\nalongside accelerating the opening of transport routes to facilitate the\ndistribution of logistical aid.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government, through BNPB, the National Police, and the TNI, must\nimmediately conduct sweeps of the affected areas. Make efforts to open\nroutes so that aid and logistics can get through,\u201d said Selly Gantina in\nher press release on Saturday (15\/8).<\/p>\n
In addition to expressing deep condolences for those affected,\nincluding 38 people reported dead, Selly Gantina called for immediate\nhumanitarian action by sweeping affected locations, examining rubble,\nand searching for any additional victims.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the legislator for the West Java VIII electoral district\ncovering Cirebon-Indramayu also appreciated the swift response of the\ncentral and regional governments, ministries and agencies, BNPB,\nBasarnas, the TNI, the National Police, and all elements involved in\ndisaster management.<\/p>\n
She assessed that through this swift action, evacuation could be\nmaximised, including conveying information to residents who are still\ntraumatised or fearful.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also ask that the data collection of victims and affected\ncommunities be carried out quickly, accurately, and comprehensively,\ntogether with meeting the needs in evacuation shelters,\u201d added the\nActing Regent of Cirebon.<\/p>\n
She also requested that logistical assistance such as food, clean\nwater, medicines, health services, medical personnel, and the needs of\nschoolchildren be available from the outset.<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren must not lose their sense of safety and opportunity to\nlearn just because they are disaster victims. Likewise, the elderly,\nwomen, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups must\nreceive special attention,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She expressed hope that with the spirit of mutual cooperation shown\nby all parties, maximum handling could be achieved.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost importantly, no community in remote places or areas with\nsevered access should feel abandoned,\u201d said the woman who serves as\nTreasurer of the Megawati Institute.<\/p>\n
Selly also encouraged the Ministry of Social Affairs, through the\nDisaster Preparedness Village (KSB) programme, to strengthen\npsychosocial support and community assistance in affected areas,\nincluding those with severed access. Disaster management, according to\nher, is not enough with just evacuation and meeting basic needs, but\nmust also ensure the mental recovery of the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ministry of Women\u2019s Empowerment and Child Protection must also\nensure that women and children receive special protection, including\ntrauma healing, psychological assistance, and safe spaces in evacuation\nshelters. Disasters must not cause prolonged trauma or new\nvulnerabilities to violence,\u201d she asserted.<\/p>\n
The Chair of the Social Welfare Division of Bamusi also asked BNPB to\npay special attention to the evacuation and data collection of tourists\nin NTT\u2019s tourist destination areas, especially in the Labuan Bajo area\nand its surroundings.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/legislator-urges-government-to-accelerate-aid-distribution-to-isolated-areas-affected-by-ntt-earthquake-1786801819", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }