30 families will be resettled because they are affected by cesium-137 radiation in Cikande

Jakarta – The government has updated data on residents around the Cikande Modern Industrial Area, Serang Regency, Banten, who were affected by Cesium-137 radiation. A total of 30 heads of families (HHs) will be resettled from five different points. “There are 30 family heads identified, and we have prepared quick steps to resettle some of the affected residents. We are currently processing and preparing resettlement places for residents affected by this case,” Deputy for PPKL at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Ratio Ridho Sani, told journalists in Serang/202/50, Monday (202/50). According to Ratio, the move is important so that the disinfection process runs faster and safer. The central government also coordinated with regional governments regarding its implementation. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “This relocation is important so that the decontamination process goes quickly and safely. We have coordinated with the Serang Regency government, and the community in that place is ready,” he said. Ratio explained that once the area is declared safe, resettled residents can return to their respective residences. “So, when it’s safe, after friends from Bapeten declare the location safe, people can return. However, we don’t know the condition of the underground yet. Currently, we’ve only detected the top layer,” said Ratio. Meanwhile, the head of the Serang Regency Social Service, Yadi Priyadi Rochdian, said that some time ago there were obstacles so that the resettlement process could not be carried out. However, he confirmed that the move will take place in the near future. “Today the move was indeed not carried out, because yesterday there were still several things that needed to be coordinated. It was said earlier that we also need to determine exactly who needs to be moved,” said Yadi. “We are dealing with funding issues with TT funds. Hopefully it can be implemented this week as it is urgent,” he added. (aik/fas)