Fast and Collaborative Response in North Sumatra Flood Logistics Distribution
Partner: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara
Industry: Energy
Objective: The North Sumatra Flood Disaster Logistics Assistance activity aims to help communities affected by floods by providing logistics and emergency needs to support the fulfillment of basic requirements during the handling and early post-disaster recovery period. Through the collaboration of PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk and Filantra, this activity is expected to lighten the burden on affected communities, support the post-disaster management process, and strengthen joint efforts in building community resilience against the impacts of natural disasters.
Challenges:
- Implementation of post-disaster logistics assistance in flood and landslide-affected areas faces various challenges, especially due to severe infrastructure damage.
- Disconnection of roads and bridges hinders aid distribution to several evacuation sites, requiring logistics delivery to be carried out in stages and adapted to field conditions.
- The vastness of the affected area and the high number of refugees cause a significant increase in logistical needs, while resource availability and handling time are relatively limited.
- Uncertain weather conditions also pose a particular constraint in the aid distribution process.
- This situation demands good coordination between parties and careful planning to ensure aid is distributed accurately and according to the needs of the affected community.
Solutions: As a step in responding to the emergency conditions caused by the flood disaster in North Sumatra, the activity solutions focused on coordinated and targeted aid distribution through:
- Distributing logistical aid in the form of food supplies and basic needs to support the fulfillment of the needs of flood-affected communities.
- Conducting the handover of aid through coordination with BNPB so that the distribution process runs in an orderly and targeted manner.
- Utilizing air distribution routes to accelerate the delivery of aid to affected areas experiencing access constraints due to infrastructure damage.
- Building synergy between PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk, Filantra, and relevant stakeholders in supporting disaster management.
Impact of Activities: This logistical aid activity provides direct benefits and contributes positively to supporting disaster-affected communities, including:
- Helping fulfill the basic needs of flood-affected communities, especially food and drinking water, during the emergency response period.
- Lightening the burden on affected communities due to limited access to basic necessities.
- Supporting the smooth distribution of aid through a distribution mechanism coordinated with relevant agencies.
- Strengthening PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk’s commitment to corporate social responsibility in the humanitarian field.
- Encouraging the growth of solidarity and social care in helping communities face the impacts of natural disasters.
SDGs Relevance:
- SDGs 2: Zero Hunger The North Sumatra Flood Disaster Logistics Assistance activity by PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk contributes to the achievement of SDGs 2 through the provision of food aid and basic needs for flood-affected communities. The distribution of rice, instant noodles, and 1500 ml bottled mineral water helps maintain the availability of food intake for residents at evacuation sites during the emergency response period. This effort plays a role in preventing food insecurity and the risk of malnutrition that often increases in disaster situations, while supporting the survival of survivors until the post-disaster recovery process takes place.
Humanitarian Collaboration, Answering Basic Needs in Emergency Times
North Sumatra Flood Disaster Logistics Assistance by PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk emphasizes the importance of a coordinated emergency response in helping disaster-affected communities. Through the provision of food aid and basic needs, this activity is focused on supporting the urgent needs of the community during the emergency response period, especially when logistical access is limited.
The aid distribution, carried out through coordination with BNPB and supported by air distribution routes, allows assistance to be delivered accurately and according to field needs. As an implementing partner, Filantra supports the execution of humanitarian programs that are planned, accountable, and oriented toward the real needs of the affected community. This collaboration is a manifestation of a shared commitment to providing a social action that is both responsive and meaningful in the post-disaster recovery process.
Filantra continues to open opportunities for collaboration for companies wishing to contribute strategically to humanitarian programs that are measurable and relevant to community needs.