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        "id": 1683675,
        "msgid": "tni-conducts-megathrust-disaster-response-simulation-in-three-provinces-1776415878",
        "date": "2026-04-17 15:16:29",
        "title": "TNI conducts megathrust disaster response simulation in three provinces",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has launched a simultaneous simulation exercise for handling megathrust disasters across North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Bengkulu provinces to enhance regional preparedness along the western coast of Sumatra. Led by Pangkogabwilhan I Lieutenant General Kunto Arief Wibowo, the drill focuses on synchronising standard operating procedures (SOPs), coordination among agencies, and equipping local authorities to respond independently and minimise casualties. This ongoing initiative underscores Indonesia's commitment to mitigating risks in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire region.",
        "content": "<p>Bengkulu - The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) is conducting a\nsimulation of disaster response in three provinces as a measure of\npreparedness against the threat of a megathrust disaster along the\nwestern coast of Sumatra Island. \u201cOur activities are taking place in\nthree provinces: North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Bengkulu, conducted\nsimultaneously. This is an activity in preparation, and we are trying to\nsynchronise to complete it. Each SOP is becoming more comprehensive in\nthe face of this disaster condition, so that regions can be independent\nin handling disasters,\u201d said the Commander of the Joint Regional Defence\nCommand (Pangkogabwilhan) I, Lieutenant General TNI Kunto Arief Wibowo,\nin Bengkulu on Friday. Through this simulation, all elements in the\nregion can align and have consistent procedures in disaster response\nsteps if a megathrust disaster truly occurs. \u201cFrom the planning\ncompilation, the protocols, then the SOPs, the steps, up to the\nequipment and tools, the elements that can support the disaster system\nto run well in the region,\u201d he said. The key point of this effort is to\nminimise the risk of casualties and other losses in the region through\nstructured handling involving cross-agency and elements. \u201cDisasters will\ncertainly have casualties, but reducing them requires concern,\npreparation must be made, starting from regulations, systems,\ncoordination, equipment, personnel, up to the boundaries of authority,\nso that it can be handled quickly,\u201d he said. In Bengkulu, the TNI\ntogether with related elements is conducting a simulation of victim\nrescue on the coast of Bengkulu City, handling steps, medical response,\nand evacuation. This effort will be carried out continuously as a step\nin disaster preparedness in the province located in the Pacific Ring of\nFire area.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/tni-conducts-megathrust-disaster-response-simulation-in-three-provinces-1776415878",
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