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THE Murung Raya Regency Government (Pemkab), Central Kalimantan, opened posts and public kitchens at a number of points to help victims affected by the flood.
Several post points and public kitchens run by the Murung Raya Regency Government are spread across several sub-district areas, namely Seribu Riam District (post and public kitchen), Head Office (Rujab) Head of Muara Joloi I Residents’ House, Muara Joloi II Residents’ House. In Sumber Barito District (post and public kitchen) Tumbang Kunyi Village, home page of RT 03 Tumbang Molut Village, Tumbang Molut Elementary School yard Permata Intan District (post and public kitchen) Tumbang Lahung Village, Rujab yard Muara Bakanon Village Head, Muara Bakanon Harbor .
“In Murung District (post and public kitchen) Main Post at Murung Raya BPBD Office. “Public kitchens are also located at the Murung District Office, Al Manar mosque, At Taqwa mosque, Al Jihad mosque, As Sallam mosque, Danau Usung Village, Batu Putih Village, Bahitom Village, and Mangkahui Village Office,” said the Chief Executive of the Disaster Management and Fire Agency. Central Kalimantan Fire (BPBPK), Ahmad Toyib, when handing over logistical assistance from the Central Kalimantan Provincial Government to the Murung Raya Regency Government, in Murung Raya Regency, Wednesday (23/10).
He explained that the Murung Raya Regency Government has also established health posts in Murung District, namely in the courtyard of the BPBD Office, Al Manar mosque, At Taqwa mosque, Al Istiqlal Grand mosque in front of Bahitom Market.
Toyib also encouraged and appealed to the sub-district heads in the six sub-districts affected by the flood, to order every village head or sub-district head to open and implement a public kitchen to help with ready-to-eat food for the people affected by the flood.
As well as supplying logistics for public kitchen needs by BPBD Murung Raya Regency, distributing ready-to-eat food to communities affected by flooding, and supplying clean water to public kitchen points.
“I invite us all to pray that this flood will recede soon, and people can return to their normal activities as usual,” he concluded.
Previously, floods submerged 33 sub-districts in six sub-districts in Murung Regency since 15 October. The flood also submerged six sub-districts in four sub-districts in Barito Regency. Apart from that, floods also inundated a village in Pulang Pisau Regency. A total of 2,320 people from 1,351 families were affected by this disaster. (SS/J-3)
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Interview with Ahmad Toyib, Chief Executive of the Disaster Management and Fire Agency of Central Kalimantan
Editor: Thank you for joining us, Ahmad. Can you provide an overview of the flooding situation in Murung Raya Regency? How severe is the impact on the local communities?
Ahmad Toyib: Thank you for having me. The flooding in Murung Raya has been quite severe, impacting around 33 villages across several sub-districts. Many families have been displaced, and our primary focus has been on providing immediate assistance to those affected.
Editor: What measures has the Murung Raya Regency Government implemented to support flood victims?
Ahmad Toyib: We have established several command posts and public kitchens strategically located throughout the affected areas. This includes posts in districts like Seribu Riam and Sumber Barito, where we’ve set up kitchens to distribute food and essential supplies to the community.
Editor: Can you share details about the locations of these command posts and how residents can access the services?
Ahmad Toyib: Certainly. The command posts and kitchens are available in various areas, including the Head Office, several mosques, and community centers within the impacted villages. For example, in Tumbang Molut Village, we’re utilizing the local elementary school yard. The main post is located at the Murung Raya BPBD office. Residents can visit any of these locations for assistance.
Editor: How has the community reacted to these efforts, and what has been the response from local and provincial authorities?
Ahmad Toyib: The community has been very grateful for the support, and we’ve seen a strong response from both local and provincial authorities. The Central Kalimantan Province has provided logistical assistance and other necessary resources to help us address this urgent situation efficiently.
Editor: What are the next steps for the Murung Raya Regency Government as you continue to assist flood victims?
Ahmad Toyib: Our immediate focus is on ensuring that all affected families receive the food, water, and medical care they need. We are also assessing the longer-term needs for recovery and rebuilding once the flood waters recede. Our aim is to restore the community and support those who have lost their homes.
Editor: Thank you for your insights, Ahmad. We appreciate the hard work your team is doing during this challenging time.
Ahmad Toyib: Thank you for covering this important issue. We hope to keep everyone updated as we continue our efforts to support our community.
Interview with Ahmad Toyib, Chief Executive of the Disaster Management and Fire Agency of Central Kalimantan
Editor: Thank you for joining us, Ahmad. Can you provide an overview of the flooding situation in Murung Raya Regency? How severe is the impact on the local communities?
Ahmad Toyib: Thank you for having me. The flooding in Murung Raya has been quite severe, impacting around 33 villages across several sub-districts. Many families have been displaced, and our primary focus has been on providing immediate assistance to those affected.
Editor: What measures has the Murung Raya Regency Government implemented to support flood victims?
Ahmad Toyib: We have established several command posts and public kitchens strategically located throughout the affected areas. This includes posts in districts like Seribu Riam and Sumber Barito, where we’ve set up kitchens to distribute food and essential supplies to the community.
Editor: Can you share details about the locations of these command posts and how residents can access the services?
Ahmad Toyib: Certainly. The command posts and kitchens are available in various areas, including the Head Office and several mosques and community centers within the impacted villages. For example, in Tumbang Molut Village, we’re utilizing the local elementary school yard for our kitchen services. The main post is located at the Murung Raya BPBD Office, and we encourage residents to visit these sites for assistance.
Editor: How is the community responding to these efforts, and have you encountered any challenges in the distribution of aid?
Ahmad Toyib: The community has been incredibly resilient. However, the logistics of reaching all affected areas, especially those that are still submerged, poses a challenge. We are actively coordinating with local leaders to ensure that all households receive the assistance they need.
Editor: Lastly, what message do you want to convey to the residents affected by the floods?
Ahmad Toyib: I want to assure the residents that we are committed to helping everyone through this difficult time. We encourage everyone to stay strong, and we invite them to reach out for help at our command posts. We pray that the floodwaters recede soon, allowing everyone to return to their normal activities. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
