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Makassar mayor ensures basic needs for TNI barracks fire victims

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A fire at the Mattoanging TNI barracks in Makassar affected about 35 homes and 35 families.
  • Mayor Munafri Arifuddin said the city had deployed a public kitchen, emergency aid and health access for displaced residents.
  • Officials were told to prioritize medical services for vulnerable people, including older adults and toddlers.

Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin inspected an evacuation post to ensure that residents displaced by a fire at the Mattoanging TNI barracks receive food, daily necessities and medical care.

The fire, which occurred on Tuesday, affected around 35 homes occupied by 35 families in the Mattoanging area on Jalan Cendrawasih. Munafri described the response as a rapid effort by the Makassar city government carried out in cooperation with the TNI.

This is also our collaboration. The Social Affairs Agency has deployed a public kitchen, and the Regional Disaster Management Agency has provided emergency assistance.

— Munafri ArifuddinThe Makassar mayor described the city’s joint response with the military after the fire.

The Social Affairs Agency set up a public kitchen, while the Regional Disaster Management Agency distributed emergency supplies. During his visit, Munafri reviewed the evacuation post, the available aid and the kitchen serving residents.

He also instructed local officials to make sure displaced residents could access health services, with particular attention to older people and toddlers. “I ask the village head to ensure access to the community health center,” he said. Munafri handed over sleeping equipment, first-aid kits and cleaning supplies to help families at the post.

I ask the village head to ensure access to the community health center.

— Munafri ArifuddinHe instructed local officials to protect access to medical care for displaced residents.
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