NGANJUK, SATURDAY (June 3rd, 2023) – Ministry of Social Affairs distributes for people affected by a landslide disaster in Nganjuk Regency, East Java Province in 2021. Post-disaster assistance distributed is residential equipment for 161 people.

The post-disaster assistance distribution is Minister of Social Affairs, Tri Rismaharini, instructing them to make sure that they can meet the people affected by the disaster’s need. Following up on the Minister’s instruction, The Acting Head of Secretary General and Director General of Social Protection and Security, Robben Rico, distributes post-disaster assistance directly, not so long ago.

On the occasion, Robben distributes assistance worth 144 million to 161 people inhabit the permanent residents in the relocation area. The other assistances are logistical assistance with blankets, mattresses, and others worth 44 million, and basic food assistance worth 14 million. The total amount of assistance provided was worth 202 million.

Robben says that he comes to Ngetos Village, Nganjuk Regency under the Minister of Social Affairs’ instruction. “She sends a greeting to all of you. She said that every state government’s effort and assistance are proof of the state’s presence in natural disaster countermeasures. The state helps to ease the burden of the people affected by disaster,” Robben says.

Robben hopes that the assistance will be useful and can be used properly to help ease the victim’s burden. “I hope the assistance can be used as it should be, and also able to help speed up people activities’ recovery just like before the disaster strike,” he says.

A landslide disaster strikes in Ngetos Village, Nganjuk Regency, on February 14th, 2021. The disaster killed 19 people; 48 families/161 people had to be relocated due to serious damage to their houses.

 

More than Half a Million

Ministry of Social Affairs has responded to the landslide disaster by asking Tagana to carry out disaster response activities. Tagana sets up a public kitchen, gives Psychosocial Support Service (LDP), and helps distribute logistical assistance.

To meet the needs of the people, logistical emergency response assistance worth Rp253.940.300, heir compensation of 19 deceased victims worth Rp285.000.000, and compensation for injured victims for two persons worth Rp10.000.000. The total amount of emergency assistance from The Ministry of Social Affairs in 2021 for landslide victims of Ngetos Village worth Rp548.940.930.

For the huge assistance from the state, Regional Secretary of Nganjuk Regency, Nursolekhan, we are grateful for the Ministry’s appreciation. On behalf of Nganjuk people, we are grateful that Ministry of Social Affairs for the strong commitment to helping the disaster-affected victims from the emergency response until post-disaster,” he says.