Residents Affected by Semeru Volcano Eruption Continue to Increase, Human Initiative Deploys Additional Personnel

Residents Affected by Semeru Volcano Eruption Continue to Increase, Human Initiative Deploys Additional Personnel

18 December 2021

Jakarta – Due to the ongoing eruption of Semeru Volcano, the number of affected people has reached 5,205 people. On Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 18.00 WIB, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) held the second Post-Eruption Development Press Conference of Semeru Volcano.

Abdul Muhari as the Acting Head of the BNPB Disaster Data Center at a press conference revealed that a total of 5,205 people were affected by the eruption of Semeru Volcano. “The meaning of the number of affected residents here is the total number of affected residents, both due to avalanches and hot clouds recorded in 2 sub-districts. Also the result of volcanic ash in 8 sub-districts,” he said.

As many as 1,300 of the affected residents have fled to safer places. This figure was stated directly by Suharyanto as the Head of BNPB Lt. Gen. TNI who is currently at the location.

Then, as of 17.30 this afternoon, 14 people died. The number of affected residents who suffered injuries was 56 people, with details of 21 people experiencing minor injuries and 35 people experiencing serious injuries.

 

Human Initiative Response to Semeru Volcano Eruption

Human Initiative team has rushed to the affected location shortly after the eruption occurred on (4/12). Meanwhile, this morning the team held a morning rally and coordinated with the Lumajang Regent and the Head of BPBD of East Java Province.

Human Initiative dispatched an additional team to the affected areas as many as 3 ambulances and 15 personnel to assist in the search for victims and evacuation. In addition, they have also carried out regional assessments and distributed assistance in the form of ready-to-eat food, masks, hygiene kits, other basic needs and the establishment of water kitchens.

Friends of the Initiator, let’s together reach out to the communities affected by the eruption of Semeru Volcano by giving your best donation to Solusi Peduli. May your good deeds can reduce the burdens of the survivors and those who you help can be witnesses of your good deeds in the future.

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