Post-Disaster Temporary Housing Construction in Sumatra Reaches 93 Percent
In addition to accelerating the construction of temporary housing (huntara), the Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Task Force (Satgas PRR) is also ensuring the availability of basic facilities and logistical assistance. These steps are being taken to ensure that the daily needs of the affected communities continue to be met during the recovery period.
According to data from Satgas PRR as of 6 May 2026, the total number of huntara units completed in the three affected provinces has reached 19,169 units. This figure represents 93 percent of the target of 20,433 units.
In Aceh, huntara construction has reached 17,315 units out of a target of 18,579 units, or 93 percent. Meanwhile, construction in North Sumatra and West Sumatra has been completed 100 percent, with 1,024 units and 830 units respectively.
Spokesperson for Satgas PRR, Amran, stated that the huntara construction involves many parties. The participants range from ministries and government agencies to communities and non-governmental parties that are helping to accelerate the handling of disaster survivors.
“We have many parties involved as implementers. Not only from BNPB, but also from Danantara, PU, and several other parties that are assisting, including some communities. Overall, this is still in process,” said Amran in a written statement on Thursday (7/5/2026).
Amran explained that huntara construction is still ongoing in several locations. The work is being carried out in stages according to field conditions.
“Indeed, the progress of this data, the remaining 7 percent is currently under construction,” he said.
In addition to preparing temporary shelters, Satgas PRR is also distributing logistical assistance to support the needs of survivors while staying in the huntara.
In Aceh, the assistance distributed includes 44,194 food aid packages, 56,042 mattresses, 15,253 stoves, 14,284 electric fans, 6,029 mattresses, 40,749 folding mattresses, and 13,813 plastic carpets.
Meanwhile, in North Sumatra, the assistance distributed covers 1,719 food aid packages, 4,016 mattresses, 599 stoves, 562 electric fans, 562 mattresses, and 3,154 folding mattresses.
In West Sumatra, the assistance distributed includes 2,490 food aid packages, 2,444 mattresses, 611 stoves, 611 electric fans, 611 mattresses, 2,444 folding mattresses, and 611 plastic carpets.
This assistance is part of Satgas PRR’s efforts to ensure that huntara is not only a temporary shelter. Huntara is also expected to provide basic comfort for the affected communities who are beginning to reorganise their lives.
The benefits of huntara are already being felt by residents of Desa Sekumur, Kecamatan Sekerak, Aceh Tamiang Regency. This area was one of the regions heavily impacted by flooding.
The Village Planning Officer of Desa Sekumur, Fauzi, said that the presence of huntara has become a turning point for residents who previously lived for months in emergency tents.
“Alhamdulillah, the community is very helped. Now we no longer live in tents. This certainly increases comfort and the spirit of the residents to rise again,” said Fauzi when met on Thursday (30/4/2026).
According to Fauzi, in addition to housing, the basic needs of the residents are also starting to be met through government and volunteer assistance. This assistance includes the provision of water tanks and bore wells to support the community’s daily activities.