Central Sulawesi Enters Post-Earthquake Transition Phase to Accelerate Recovery
Palu (ANTARA) - The Deputy Governor of Central Sulawesi, Reny A. Lamadjido, stated that the post-earthquake transition period serves as a momentum to accelerate recovery for affected communities.
“The emergency response status cannot continue indefinitely. In accordance with regulations, we must enter a transition period. This does not mean that handling is finished, but rather that we will begin accompanying the community to return to living independently,” said Renym A. Lamadjido in a statement in Palu on Wednesday.
The Central Sulawesi Provincial Government has officially ended the emergency response status for the magnitude 6.7 earthquake and has established a transition status from emergency to recovery for one month, running from 1 July to 30 July 2026.
Despite entering the transition phase, the Deputy Governor emphasised that the government remains present to provide services and assistance to affected residents. Logistic aid, support for citizens still residing in temporary shelters (huntara), and coordination with the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and district governments will continue as required.
Currently, the BNPB has completed the construction of 50 temporary shelters for earthquake victims in Kamarora Village, Nokilalaki District, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi.
He stated that the transition period is an opportunity to speed up the recovery process, including the completion of house construction for affected residents, so that the community can promptly return to decent housing.
He reminded all relevant regional government organisations (OPD) to continue strengthening coordination and ensure that the entire recovery process proceeds smoothly until the community can fully return to normal activities.
“If developments on the ground still require further attention, the government will conduct an evaluation and consider further steps according to the existing conditions,” he said.
He added that through this policy, the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government hopes the post-earthquake recovery process can occur more rapidly, in a directed manner, and while continuing to prioritise the safety and welfare of the affected population.
Based on data from the Sigi Earthquake Emergency Response Task Force as of Tuesday (30/6) at 18:00 WITA, the total number of damaged houses has reached 4,011 units, consisting of 266 heavily damaged units, 1,195 moderately damaged units, and 2,550 lightly damaged units.