"This is a collection of concerns from members of the Garut Police, which we will distribute later," Garut Police chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Wirdhanto Hadicaksono said at the Garut Police Station on Tuesday.
Through the aid, Garut Police aim to show that they care about victims of natural disasters, such as the Semeru eruption, which occurred in Lumajang district, he added.
"This is a social movement from all Garut police force personnel after (hearing about the) disaster in the East Java region," he elaborated.
The aid comprised 1,517 food packages, blankets, and other types of assistance, he informed.
"We will coordinate with the Lumajang police force so that (the aid) is distributed properly to the refugees and victims of Mount Semeru (eruption)," Hadicaksono said.
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He added that Garut Police are always ready to help anyone facing a hardship, for example, victims of natural disasters.
However, the provision of assistance to other areas does not mean that aid meant for the people of Garut has been diverted, he said.
Victims of natural disasters in Garut, such as in Sukawening and Karangtengah sub-districts, have been taken care of, he assured. Refugees have returned to their homes, and both water and electricity supply are running properly once more, he said.
"This is a form of concern from the Garut police force for other areas that are hit by disasters; no one is diverting other assistance, this is from the personnel for that area," he remarked.
Mount Semeru, the highest mountain on the island of Java, has been emitting lava since Friday (December 3, 2021).
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Translator: Feri Purnama, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Suharto
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