Elderly Woman's Home in Ogan Ilir Damaged by Tornado, Immediately Renovated by Police

The South Sumatra Regional Police (Polda) through the Ogan Ilir Police Resort demonstrated a swift response and genuine care for the community. This was embodied through a house renovation action and the distribution of humanitarian aid to residents affected by a tornado disaster in Ulak Kembahang I Village, Pemulutan Barat Subdistrict, Ogan Ilir Regency, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. The humanitarian action targeted an elderly resident, Nuridah (65). Her home suffered severe damage and was no longer habitable after the roof collapsed under a fallen coconut tree due to strong winds. Led directly by the Ogan Ilir Police Chief, AKBP Bagus Suryo Wibowo, along with personnel from the Pemulutan Police Sector, the police not only inspected the site but also immediately provided aid and began the repair process for the victim’s residence. The aid focused on physical recovery and meeting basic needs. Police personnel distributed building materials such as planks, wood, and nails to renovate the destroyed roof, as well as food aid including rice, instant noodles, cooking oil, and sugar. “We are here to help and ensure that the community does not face calamities alone. This aid is a form of care and commitment from the National Police in protecting and nurturing the public,” said Bagus at the location. Without delay, police personnel collaborated with local residents to carry out a communal effort to dismantle and repair Nuridah’s roof on the same day. This tactical step was taken to accelerate the recovery of the living space so it could be safely reoccupied by the victim. Confirmed separately, the Head of Public Relations of the South Sumatra Police, Kombes Nandang Mu’min Wijaya, stated that this emergency response action is a real implementation of the directive from the South Sumatra Police Chief, Irjen Pol Sandi Nugroho, in strengthening the social role of the National Police amid the community. “We continue to encourage all units to be present in a tangible way. This is a representation of the spirit ‘Have You Done Good Today?’ which serves as the foundation for the dedication of South Sumatra Police personnel,” Nandang explained. The prompt presence of the apparatus highlights the solid synergy between the National Police and the community in building social resilience in emergency conditions. In addition to directly assisting infrastructure recovery, this step also provides meaningful psychological support to residents, while serving as a reminder to continue joint anticipation efforts in facing potential extreme weather in the South Sumatra region.