DDHK News, Indonesia - Dompet Dhuafa (DD) established posts in three districts, namely Kediri, Malang and Blitar to help victims of the eruption of Mount Kelud. The three regions were most affected by the eruption of Mount Kelud.
General Manager of Social Development Dompet Dhuafa, Sabeth Abilawa, said the Disaster Management Center (DMC) team Dompet Dhuafa departed from Jakarta in order to maximize response action.
“Branch knots Dompet Dhuafa in Central Java and Yogyakarta also contributed to the response. There are those who help send their health team and some help send volunteers and medicines, ”he said.
Until Sunday, (16/2) activities Dompet Dhuafa activities that have been carried out in the three regions, namely disaster impact mapping, health service actions, trauma healing in the form of cheerful fairy tales, and distribution of aid.
According to information from the team in the field, the refugees now need several urgent needs, such as baby equipment (eucalyptus oil, diapers, milk, etc.), blankets, mineral water, food, hygiene kits, and toilet facilities.
Mount Kelud erupted Thursday (13/2) at 22.50 WIB. This mountain, which is administratively located on the border of Kediri Regency, Blitar Regency and Malang Regency, spewed an eruption of material as high as 10 kilometers.
According to BNPB data, until Saturday, (15/2) apart from 4 dead victims, the eruption of Mount Kelud caused more than 56.089 people to flee at 89 points, consisting of. Regency. Kediri 10.895 people in 38 points, Batu City 11.084 people in 26 points, West Lombok 8.193 people in 3 points, Malang Regency 25.150 people at 17 points, and Jombang Regency 767 people in 5 points.
Currently the status of Mount Kelud has decreased to be alert. Residents were evacuated to a radius of 10 kilometers from the top of Mount Kelud. The eruption of Mount Kelud has released 80 million cubic meters of ash and sand.
Along with the eruption of Mount Kelud, several other volcanoes in Indonesia are now in Alert status, namely Karangetang, Rokatenda, and Lokon. Meanwhile, as many as 17 other volcanoes in the Waspada station include Raung, Guntur, and Ijen.
Realizing these conditions, Dompet Dhuafa be prepared for the multiple possibilities. Minimizing the impact if the worst thing happens is the main choice. (Dompetdhuafa.org). *
