"We are well-prepared to deal with floods. The necessary facilities and personnel are ready," Jokowi said.Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Jakarta administration has made adequate preparations in anticipation of floods, according to Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
"We are well-prepared to deal with floods. The necessary facilities and personnel are ready," he said here on Tuesday, when leading a flood simulation exercise near the National Monument.
"However, I need to see the organizational management in the field," Jokowi stated.
"Organizational management includes strategic planning with regard to flood locations, evacuation sites, emergency hospitals and public kitchen," he explained.
"Basically, the preparations regarding facilities and personnel are 90 percent over, while the remaining 10 percent is about organizational management, which still needs to be checked," Jokowi added.
Jakarta authorities have also ensured that there will be sufficient supply of clean water for the city`s residents in case there is a flood. The clean drinking water will be supplied by Palyja (22 tanks), Aetra (10 tanks), and Jakarta`s water supply company PDAM Jaya (2 tanks). (*)
Editor: Luki Satrio
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