“The President has requested continuous monitoring, including early warnings from BMKG for areas that may see increased rainfall during the holiday period, so that the situation can be properly anticipated,” State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said in an official statement received by ANTARA in Jakarta on Saturday.
Hadi noted that the instruction was issued shortly before President Prabowo visited an evacuation center in Tanjung Pura District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, earlier in the day.
In addition to disaster preparedness and infrastructure readiness, Prabowo also emphasized the need to maintain stable supplies of essential goods and food items, as demand typically rises during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“This includes ensuring the availability and stability of staple goods for communities celebrating the holidays,” Hadi said.
During his visit to Langkat, Prabowo also met with several ministers to ensure that disaster response efforts are being implemented effectively.
The President stressed the importance of ensuring that public facilities are fully prepared, given that the holiday season is approaching rapidly.
He also called for nationwide guarantees on fuel availability and uninterrupted telecommunications services throughout the extended holiday period.
“As we enter the second week before Christmas and New Year, he wants to ensure that all public facilities are ready, fuel supplies are secure across the country, and telecommunications services operate smoothly,” Hadi said.
Translator: Maria Galuh, Kuntum Khaira
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