South Lampung Regency Emphasises Preparedness Despite Lowered Volcano Status
South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province – The South Lampung Regency Government has emphasised the importance of residents maintaining preparedness in the face of potential disasters, even though the volcanic activity status of Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK) has decreased from Level III (Alert) to Level II (Warning).
“The reduction in status does not mean our vigilance should also decrease. Safety limits and safety regulations must still be obeyed,” said M. Darmawan, Assistant for Government and Public Welfare of the South Lampung Regency Regional Secretary, while leading the weekly assembly at Korpri Field, Kalianda, on Monday.
He reminded all civil servants (ASN) and the public to continue complying with safety provisions despite the downward trend in Mount Anak Krakatau’s activity.
According to him, disaster preparedness must be established before an emergency occurs. These preparations include updating disaster data, ensuring the readiness of evacuation routes, and defining the tasks and roles of each party in facing emergency conditions.
“The principle is simple: we do not want the public to panic, but the public must know what to do. Remain calm, but do not be careless,” he stated.
He added that such steps are necessary so that the community can remain calm while simultaneously understanding the actions required should a disaster occur.
Previously, Mount Anak Krakatau had been at Level III (Alert) since 2 July 2026 due to increased seismic activity and deformation. During that period, 224 eruptions were recorded up until 3 September 2026.
The volcano also experienced continuous eruptions for approximately 25 hours from 4 to 6 September 2026, which produced lava flows towards the northwest, west, and southwest.
Although activity levels have now decreased, residents in the coastal areas of Lampung and Banten are still requested to follow official information from the Geological Agency and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and to remain wary of potential changes in volcanic activity.