Pertamina Delivers Aid to Flood Victims in Lebong, Bengkulu

Bengkulu (ANTARA) - Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional South Sumatra (Sumbagsel) has distributed humanitarian aid to flood victims in Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province, as a demonstration of the company’s concern for communities affected by natural disasters. “This aid represents the company’s commitment to assisting the public during emergency disaster situations,” stated Area Manager for Communication, Relations & CSR at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagsel, Rusminto Wahyudi, via email in Bengkulu on Tuesday. The company hopes that the assistance will help alleviate the needs of flood-affected residents while supporting the post-disaster recovery process. “We are also continuing to encourage the spirit of mutual cooperation and collaboration in helping communities in need,” added Rusminto. The flood disaster has impacted eight sub-districts, namely South Lebong, Amen, Lebong Sakti, Bingin Kuning, Rimbo Pengadang, Uram Jaya, Topos, and North Lebong, with a total of 881 houses inundated. In addition, four schools have been forced to close due to high water levels and environmental conditions that do not yet allow normal teaching and learning activities to resume. At several points, the floodwater has reached knee height for adults. Pertamina Patra Niaga Sumbagsel provided aid in the form of basic necessities, hygiene equipment, essential items, and baby food supplies to help meet the daily needs of the community and support the post-flood recovery process, especially for vulnerable groups such as infants and toddlers. “We express our gratitude for the assistance provided. Support from various parties is very helpful in the handling and post-disaster recovery process, particularly for communities severely affected,” said Tantawi. The same sentiment was echoed by one of the affected residents, Darmawi, whose home was also flooded. He stated that such aid is greatly needed during disaster conditions. “The water entered very quickly until our house was inundated. The back of the house was also swept away by the flood current. We are grateful that there are still many parties who care and help us in such conditions,” said Darmawi.