North Sumatra government takes over full repair of 167 homes damaged by tornado in Medan

The provincial government of North Sumatra will undertake the complete repair of 167 houses damaged by a recent tornado in Medan. Governor Bobby Nasution made the decision after personally assessing the disaster-stricken areas.

Nasution observed that the existing aid schemes were not effective and placed an undue financial burden on the affected residents. "This assistance is provided so that residents are no longer burdened with additional costs to repair their homes," he stated during a visit to Suka Maju village.

The governor emphasized that disaster relief should not leave victims with incomplete repairs. "If the assistance for a disaster is given, it must be finished. Don't let residents, after experiencing a disaster, still have to buy the remaining costs. What is damaged, we will build; what is destroyed, we will build anew," Nasution declared firmly.

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This assistance is provided so that residents are no longer burdened with additional costs to repair their homes.

The extreme weather event, accompanied by a tornado, hit the Suka Maju and Titi Kuning sub-districts in Medan Johor on Tuesday night. According to the North Sumatra Provincial Disaster Management Agency, a total of 167 homes sustained damage. Nasution noted that many victims come from low-income families, making partial repair assistance particularly challenging.

This decision signifies a shift in the provincial government's approach to disaster relief, ensuring that affected families receive comprehensive support to restore their homes fully. The governor also called for an evaluation of future disaster aid distribution processes.

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If the assistance for a disaster is given, it must be finished. Don't let residents, after experiencing a disaster, still have to buy the remaining costs. What is damaged, we will build; what is destroyed, we will build anew.