Urgent Logistics Supply Needs, Human Initiative Builds Water Kitchen for Semeru Eruption Survivors

Initiator Friends, as we all know, there was an increase in the activity of the Semeru Volcano followed by Hot Clouds Falling on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 15.00 pm yesterday. As a result of this phenomenon, as of Tuesday (7/12/2021), there were 5,205 affected residents, with 2,004 residents residing in 19 evacuation points spread over three sub-districts: Pronojiwo, Kec. Candipuro, and Kec. Pasirian.

In addition, 2,970 houses are covered with volcanic ash. Thirty-nine (39) units of public facilities were also affected by this eruption. Thirty-eight (38) units are educational facilities and 1 bridge. The Gladak Perak Bridge was destroyed, causing the route between Candipuro sub district and Pronojiwo sub district to be inacessible. The public is advised to stay away from the area around the river that originates at Semeru Volcano.

Until now, Mount Semeru is still at Alert Level II. According to Accuweather’s radar, the air reaches high levels of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Human Initiative Builds Water Kitchen for Semeru Eruption Survivors

The Human Initiative team was launched to the affected area shortly after the eruption. The team also joined the morning rally and coordinated with the Lumajang Regent to carry out the active evacuation of the affected residents. In addition, the Human Initiative team consisting of 15 personnel has also distributed ready-to-eat food and mineral water for displaced residents.

In a situation like this, the people are in dire need of assistance in logistical supplies. The human Initiative team responded to this by establishing a water kitchen in Sumberwuluh Village, Lumajang. The water kitchen provides, among other things, drinking water, warm water, coffee, tea, milk, and various brewed drinks for the survivors.

However, one water kitchen is certainly not sufficient for all the needs of the survivors. Human Initiative is planning to build the next water kitchen at a different point in the future.

Initiator Friends, let’s work together to help our brothers and sisters affected by the Semeru eruption. You can contribute to this movement by praying for the affected survivors and giving your best donation through Solusi Peduli.

We are waiting for the contribution of all Initiator Friends.