VICE President (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming Raka held a limited meeting (ratas) regarding the disaster management of the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki. The meeting was held at the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) Building, Jalan Pramuka, Central Jakarta, Tuesday (12/11).
Monitoring Medcom.id Gibran arrived at the location at 08.56 WIB. He appears to be wearing blue long-sleeved batik. Gibran was welcomed by the Head of BNPB Lt. Gen. TNI Suharyanto, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Pratikno, Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri) Tito Karnavian and Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani.
Then also present were the Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Nusron Wahid, and Kabaharkam Polri Komjen Pol Fadil Imran.
Gibran was reluctant to provide a statement regarding the topic of the meeting he would chair. He immediately entered the BNPB Building. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Social Affairs (Wamensos) Agus Jabo Priyono gave a statement to the media crew. Agus confirmed that the meeting discussed handling the Mount Lewotobi Laki disaster.
“The Lewotobi problem,” August said.
Apart from that, he was present at the meeting of the Deputy Minister (Wamen) of Public Works, Diana Kusumastuti, and other related officials.
It is known that the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, continues with fluctuating intensity. To date, the number of refugees continues to increase and as many as 869 refugees have been attacked by various diseases.
Until Monday, November 11 2024, the mountain’s volcanic activity showed a significant increase. Monitoring from the Volcano Observation Post (PGA) reported that eruptions occurred five times on Sunday afternoon, with ash columns reaching a height of 1,000 to 1,500 meters above the peak. In the evening, there was a large eruption that lasted almost an hour, spewing volcanic ash as high as 1,000 meters and flows of incandescent lava that led to a number of mountain slopes. (Bob/I-2)
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**Interview with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Mount Lewotobi Eruption Response**
**Editor**: Good morning, Vice President Gibran. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. You recently held a meeting regarding the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki. Can you tell us about the main objectives of this meeting?
**Gibran**: Good morning! Thank you for having me. The main goal of the meeting was to coordinate our disaster response efforts effectively. We gathered various ministers and heads of agencies to ensure that we have a unified strategy in addressing the challenges posed by the eruption. Safety and providing immediate assistance to affected communities are our top priorities.
**Editor**: It’s great to hear that collaboration is a focus. What specific measures are being implemented to assist those impacted by the eruption?
**Gibran**: We are mobilizing resources for evacuation and relief efforts. This includes providing shelter, food, medical assistance, and psychological support to those in need. We are also working closely with local authorities to ensure that communication is clear and effective, so the communities can get the help they require promptly.
**Editor**: In terms of long-term solutions, what plans are being discussed to mitigate future eruptions and their impacts?
**Gibran**: We are looking into strengthening our early warning systems and improving infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Furthermore, we aim to enhance our community awareness programs so that residents understand the risks and are prepared for potential future incidents. It’s crucial that we not only focus on immediate responses but also on long-term resilience strategies.
**Editor**: Lastly, how would you assess the overall readiness of the national disaster management framework in light of this recent natural disaster?
**Gibran**: I believe we are continuously improving, but there is always room for enhancement. This eruption has highlighted areas where we can refine our processes and strategies. Our recent discussions with the BNPB and other stakeholders are steps towards an even more robust disaster management framework. We must learn from every incident to better protect our citizens in the future.
**Editor**: Thank you, Vice President Gibran, for sharing your insights and plans with us today. We wish you the best in your efforts during this challenging time.
**Gibran**: Thank you for having me. It’s essential that we all work together during these trying times.
