Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto visited a number of points in the regions of Aceh, North Sumatra (North Sumatra) and West Sumatra (Sumbar), which were hit by floods and landslides. Prabowo conveyed a number of directions for dealing with the disaster until it is resolved. Prabowo visited the Central Tapanuli (Tapteng), Kutacane and Padang Pariaman areas for the first time on Monday (1/12). Based on the Center for Disaster Data, Information and Communication (Pusdatin BNPB) website, Monday (1/12) afternoon, the total number of victims who died was 604 people. Here are some of Prabowo’s directions when visiting disaster areas and meeting refugee residents: Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENTS 1. Overcome problems immediately in North Sumatra. Prabowo visited the first place affected by floods and landslides in the Central Tapanuli area. Prabowo said that many routes are still cut off, making it difficult to handle things at the location. “Many routes are still cut off, but we will immediately do everything to overcome the problems encountered,” Prabowo said in Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on Monday (1/12). Problems encountered when dealing with disasters include fuel supply and electricity supply in affected locations. Prabowo guaranteed that the government would do everything possible to overcome the existing problems. “Now the problem of fuel is that we can get big ships to dock in Sibolga, then we continue to deploy Hercules (aircraft), maybe every day several points can be landed,” he said. Prabowo appreciated the performance of all parties in dealing with floods and landslides in Sumatra. Prabowo is confident that with joint synergy the handling will be resolved quickly. “So now I think I would like to thank all the agencies, TNI Polri, PU, ​​BNPB, who are also working well, we are facing this, we are facing this disaster with fortitude and with solidarity, we are all united to overcome it, our country is strong and is now able to overcome it,” he said. 2. All regions must be prepared for climate change. Apart from that, Prabowo stressed the importance of government preparedness to face the increasingly real impacts of climate change. Prabowo asked all regions not to be indifferent and to start anticipating environmental risks. “We are grateful that the weather is improving, the forecasts are that the worst is over. Hopefully, now we face climate change well,” Prabowo said at Raja Sisingamangaraja XII Airport, North Tapanuli Regency, Monday (1/12). Prabowo said the government must be prepared to face climate change. He also asked all regions to start anticipating the impact of climate change which is still occurring. “The government should really function to protect the environment, foresee future conditions, maybe all regions should be prepared to face the consequences of climate change,” he said. 3. National police chief reveals Prabowo’s directions in North Sumatra National police chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo revealed Prabowo’s directions when he visited disaster victims in Central Tapanuli. Sigit said Prabowo gave a number of directions, from satisfying the community’s basic needs to supplementing needs. “So in line with the president’s directive, after checking everything related to the activities at the post, starting from how the joint TNI-Polri personnel, then also the regional government and all relevant stakeholders have jointly carried out activities, starting with the preparation of food for the refugees,” General Sigit said at the evacuation post for flood-affected residents at GOR Pandan, Central Tapan, Monday (1/12). National Police Chief General Sigit accompanies President Prabowo on Monday (1/12) in Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra. (Doc. Polri) “Then he also checked on health services, including his interactions with the refugees, there were several things that were of concern, related to several routes that were cut off,” he added. Sigit said Prabowo had given directions so that everything damaged by the disaster should be repaired immediately. According to him, Prabowo also asked all related parties to maximize services to help disaster victims. “Earlier, his direction was to carry out immediate repairs, including needs related to basic needs, then the daily needs of the community such as fuel. He used to check what routes there were, one of which was Sibolga,” the National Police Chief said. “He essentially ordered that all activities be carried out to help people affected by this natural disaster to be really maximized so that everything can go well,” he continued. 4. Repair damaged bridges in Aceh After inspecting the North Sumatra area, Prabowo met flood victims at the evacuation post in Bambel Baru Village, Bukit Tusam, Southeast Aceh, Aceh. Prabowo emphasized to residents that the government would immediately repair damaged bridges. “Of course we are very worried and we also share our condolences with those who were victims and God willing, we are also grateful that the weather has improved, the situation has somewhat passed,” Prabowo said when he visited the evacuation post, Monday (1/12). Prabowo appreciated the TNI and Polri for being vigilant in dealing with the impact of disasters in a number of areas. Prabowo stressed that his party would immediately reopen damaged bridges after the flash flood hit. The moment President Prabowo visited the victims of flash floods in West Sumatra. (Special Doc.) “I thank them as well as the TNI, the police, their response was quick. We will open the bridge soon, we will immediately repair the damaged bridge. Before, I actually allocated a budget for facilities and infrastructure in towns and districts,” said the former Defense Minister. Prabowo said the government already has a budget for infrastructure improvements. He emphasized that the central government will reduce the budget so that more can be paid out to the regions. “So, thank God, we have the budget, we are making a lot of savings at the center so that we can provide as much assistance as possible to help the interests of the people at the bottom,” he said. 5. Restore clean water and damaged bridges in West Sumatra. Next, Prabowo visited the evacuation post for flood victims in Batang Anai, Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra. Prabowo promised that the government would provide various public amenities to houses damaged by flash floods and landslides. “Today I came here directly to see the reports of the leaders, to see and hear the situation directly. Thank God the weather has improved, thank God a lot of help has arrived,” Prabowo said at the evacuation post at Perum Kasai Permai, Nagari Kasang, Padang Pariaman, Monday (1/12). Prabowo said electricity in West Sumatra was almost 100% restored. The chairman of the Gerindra Party promised that the flow of clean water, bridges and damaged residents’ houses would also be restored. “I received a report that electricity in West Sumatra is almost 100%. Water is being restored, we are calculating all the bridges, God willing, we will restore everything. We will help damaged houses,” he said. Prabowo expressed his condolences to the families of the victims who died as a result of the disaster. Prabowo guaranteed that the government would help residents affected by the disaster. “I am sorry for the families who lost. I pray, ladies and gentlemen, to strongly believe that we are all one big family, we will not let our brothers and sisters carry the burden alone,” he said. (rfs/rfs)