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Aceh Official Oversees Earthquake Response in East Nusa Tenggara
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Aceh Official Oversees Earthquake Response in East Nusa Tenggara

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Safrizal ZA, head of the Aceh disaster task force, traveled to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to oversee earthquake response efforts.
  • He emphasized the government's presence and support for survivors, highlighting the importance of accurate data collection for aid distribution.
  • Reconstruction aid will be provided based on the severity of damage: 15 million IDR for minor, 30 million IDR for moderate, and 70 million IDR for severe damage.

Safrizal ZA, head of the Aceh Regional Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force, has arrived in Jakarta after leading coordination efforts for disaster management in Aceh. His recent activities included leading discussions, talk shows, and coordination meetings.

So from the first day of the earthquake, the state has been present and acted at the disaster site. The central government did not stand idly by. This proves that the citizens are not alone in facing the disaster.

— Safrizal ZAHighlighting the government's immediate response and support to earthquake victims.

While in Aceh, Safrizal received news of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). He subsequently traveled to the affected region to assist in the assessment and handling of the earthquake's impact. During his five-day stay in Flores, Safrizal observed key aspects of the disaster response, noting that public officials were actively listening to survivors' concerns and providing support.

Safrizal stressed that the government's prompt presence demonstrated its commitment to supporting citizens facing disasters. A critical element he highlighted was the process of assessing home damage, which is a prerequisite for receiving government aid. He explained that this data collection must be conducted systematically, starting from the village level, before being compiled and verified.

The data collection for house damage is tiered, starting from the village. Then the village reports to the Regent. The Regent will then compile whose houses are lightly, moderately, or severely damaged.

— Safrizal ZAExplaining the process of assessing home damage for aid allocation.

"The data collection for house damage is tiered, starting from the village. Then the village reports to the Regent. The Regent will then compile whose houses are lightly, moderately, or severely damaged," Safrizal stated. He added that the speed of aid distribution is directly dependent on the completeness of this data collection process, including verification and signatures from local law enforcement officials.

The speed of aid distribution is highly dependent on the completeness of the data collection process, including verification and signatures from local law enforcement officials.

— Safrizal ZAEmphasizing the link between data accuracy and timely aid delivery.

Reconstruction aid for affected residents will be disbursed according to the level of damage: 15 million Indonesian Rupiah for minor damage, 30 million IDR for moderate damage, and 70 million IDR for severe damage. Safrizal underscored the necessity of synergy among all parties, from village heads to sub-district officials, to expedite this data collection process. He also commended the Sikka Regency Disaster Management Agency's command post for its solid management and comprehensive data presentation.

Solid post management and integrated data are key to rapid emergency response.

— Safrizal ZAPraising the effectiveness of the disaster response command post.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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