"I think everything, including evacuation, is going well, and heavy equipment has entered all areas," President Jokowi informed reporters while reviewing disaster management and handling at Petobo Village, South Palu Sub-district, Palu City, on Wednesday.
He noted that clearing and search activities were being conducted for victims at that location and elsewhere.
"The wounded are also being taken to the hospital in Makassar, so that better treatment would be offered," he remarked.
The head of state undertook a field visit again to review the real conditions after having given instructions on the handling of evacuation, electricity, fuel, logistics, and especially assistance to the injured four days ago.
With regard to electricity, President Jokowi remarked that 500 teams from PLN were working on the field to repair networks, poles, and cables.
"The incoming report of 40 percent of electricity has begun to run, although not from the substation but from generators," he revealed.
According to the head of state, the fuel supply has also returned to normal. He admitted that in a day or two, people would be shocked to face the situation. However, now what is required is already there.
"Logistics have begun to enter and are being distributed, and there are places that are not yet affordable but have begun to become affordable today. I have ordered them to be escorted there," he noted.
The president revealed that if the basic handling had been completed, the government would like to boost the economy of both the market and stores.
"I convey to the governor that they are invited and encouraged to open shops and the market again, so that economic activities can return back on track. We hope this process would be completed, and the rehabilitation and reconstruction phases would begin," he stated.
According to the president, on Tuesday (Oct 2), the disaster management team also brought psychologists to the disaster site for trauma healing.
"I think that we are offering the same treatment in Lombok or in other places, but it takes time," he added.
Reporting by Puspa Perwitasari
Editing by Eliswan, Yoseph Hariyadi
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Editor: Heru Purwanto
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