JAYAPURA (10 December 2021) - The Ministry of Social Affairs responded to the Tidal Sea disaster that hit Rani Island, Aruri Islands District, Supiori Regency, Papua Province, by sending aid for disaster victims.

 

The Ministry of Social Affairs sent logistical support for buffer stock from a warehouse at the Center for Social Welfare Training and Education (BBPPKS Jayapura) in Papua.

 

The aid packages distributed by the Ministry of Social Affairs are 125 sheets of mattresses, 100 rolls of tents, 360 packages of children's food, 50 packages of Family kits, 60 sheets of blankets, 151 packages of necessities (5 kg of rice, 1 liter of cooking oil, 1 box of tea bags (25 bags), Sardines 155 Grams (2 Cans), Biscuits 300 Grams (2 Packs), Coffee 165 Grams (1 pack), Instant Noodles 70 Grams (5 Packs), and goody bag.

 

Previously, as many as 48 families on Rani Island, Aruri Islands District, Supiori Regency, Papua had fled since Friday (12/3/2021) because their houses were submerged in high tides. Until Friday 10/12/2021 the residents had not been able to return because their houses were submerged in seawater.

 

“They have fled to a safe place while waiting for assistance from the central government and the Supirori district government. We will distribute aid today. They have been displaced for several days because the tide has not receded and they have to find a safe place," said Lukas Mansawan, Head of the Supiori Regency Regional Board for Disaster Management (BPBD).

 

The Ministry of Social Affairs through the Head of the Educational Research and Social Counseling Agency (BP3S) has also coordinated with the Supiori district government through the Deputy Regent (Wabub) and the TNI, Polri in handling the disaster.

 

Deputy District Head, Supirori Nichodemus Ronsumbre said that the government's response was a form of concern for the people on Rani Island in particular.

 

"We are here and assist. This is proof that the government is paying attention to disaster victims on Rani Island," said Nichodemus.