Hoax! Alert Level 1 Instruction for Household Preparations

Jakarta (ANTARA/JACX) – A post on the Facebook social media platform claims that Indonesia is under “Alert Level 1” status and that the public is urged to make household emergency preparations, such as stockpiling food, gas, and other basic necessities for the coming days. The post also features a guide for emergency preparations purportedly applicable to the general public. The following is the narrative in the post: “ALERT LEVEL 1: HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS Preparation for the first 3-14 days Emergency go-bag, Home preparations, Family plan.” However, is there truly an “Alert Level 1” status accompanied by calls for emergency preparations for the public? Explanation: Based on checks, no official statements from the government or relevant authorities have been found declaring a household emergency status for the Indonesian public. The term “Siaga 1” in that context is a term commonly used in military environments, not an instruction to civilians to make emergency preparations. Additionally, the circulating image is known to originate from a Kompas.com report regarding the “Alert Level 1” order issued by the TNI Commander as a precautionary measure against the impacts of global conflicts. That information does not contain calls for the public to stockpile basic necessities or make household emergency preparations. Therefore, the claim stating the existence of “Alert Level 1” status accompanied by calls for household emergency preparations for the Indonesian public is untrue information. Rating: Alert Level 1 instruction for household preparations Claim: Hoax