The Poncomulyo area of Gadudero village, Sukolilo sub-district, Pati district, is often hit by natural disasters, Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini noted.
"The (Gadudero) village head said that floods happen in this area regularly, thus we will build a social granary (in this area)," she said at the village on Friday.
The establishment of the granary is aimed at providing people with logistics equipment at any time, she added.
Hence, the granary will store a number of logistical needs, especially rubber boats for evacuating residents.
The social granary is planned to be built at the office of the head of Gadudero village, considering that the location is more easily accessible by boat.
In addition, the ministry is planning to develop another granary at the office of the head of Pati district.
Rismaharini visited a number of isolated areas affected by the flood in Poncomulyo area as well as Tondomulyo village and Karangrowo village in Jakenan sub-district, Pati district, on Friday.
At isolated locations, the distribution of social assistance is being hampered since the logistics team needs to pass through rivers with strong currents as well as vast tracts of submerged rice fields.
To help the community affected by the flooding, the Social Affairs Ministry has sent 2 thousand packages of ready-to-eat food, 468 packages of cooking seasoning, and 1,500 packages of child food.
The ministry has also sent 300 blankets, 300 mattresses, 300 sets of baby clothing, 300 sets of adult clothing, 1,080 packages of sanitary napkins, 2 portable generators, as well as 3 evacuation boats.
The head of Gadudero village, Agus Yulianto, said that 1,026 residents and around 600 hectares of agricultural land have been affected by the disaster.
In addition, the road access to the village was cut off, thus isolating the village for 7 days, he added.
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