PARTNERS: Bank DKI
INDUSTRY :
Banking
OBJECTIVES :
This program is a program to procure and distribute logistical assistance to communities affected by the Agam flood disaster.
CHALLENGE :
The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Agam Regency released the death toll of 15 people. Of the total, 11 people were found in Canduang Subdistrict and 4 people in Sungai Pua Subdistrict. Joint officers coordinated by the BPBD Agam Regency are still carrying out emergency disaster management efforts.
Flash floods that occurred after heavy rains hit three sub-districts, namely Canduang Sub-district, Sungai Pua Sub-district and IV Koto Sub-district. In Canduang sub-district, out of 11 victims evacuated, 4 have been identified by officers. The rest are still being identified. In addition to the casualties, 7 residents of Canduang Subdistrict who were injured have been treated at the local hospital. The flash flood hit Nagari Bukik Batabuah, Canduang. Agam Regency BPBD Rapid Response Team officers reported that around 90 units of buildings were submerged, both residents’ residences, public facilities and business premises.
SOLUTION:
The Agam Flood Logistics Assistance Program is a program to procure and distribute logistical assistance to communities affected by the Agam flood disaster. Flooding in Agam Regency, West Sumatra, which occurred due to prolonged heavy rain, has caused dozens of residents to become victims. Many houses were damaged, and road access was cut off, forcing residents to evacuate to safer places. Several villages and sub-districts were affected, such as X Koto Sub-district, which suffered severe damage with many casualties. Based on the decision of the Regent of Tanah Datar Regency and the Regent of Agam Regency, the Disaster Emergency Response Decree ended on May 25, 2024. With the end of the emergency response period, the main disaster management posts in the two districts were eliminated. The distribution of aid is now transferred directly to the offices of nagari or villages affected by the disaster. This policy was taken to ensure that assistance is better targeted and to facilitate coordination and distribution of needs for residents who are still affected.
IMPACTS:
The Agam Flood Logistics Assistance Program from Bank DKI shows relevance to the 2nd Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs), namely ending hunger. Assistance in the form of 300 kg of rice, 50 pcs of 2-liter cooking oil, 50 kg of sugar, and 10 boxes of instant noodles contributed directly to meeting the food needs of disaster-affected communities. The provision of these staple foods ensures that flood-affected residents can continue to receive adequate nutritional intake during the emergency response period, preventing hunger and malnutrition. In addition to staple foods, assistance in the form of 100 pcs of biscuits, 100 pcs of 155 gram sardines, 50 kg of eggs, and 10 boxes of 600 ml mineral water also plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability of food security for affected residents. Nutritious food and clean water are crucial in maintaining the health and physical strength of the affected residents during the recovery period from the disaster. In addition to the food security aspect, hygiene kit assistance consisting of liquid soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and small towels, as well as 25 pcs of Palembang blankets and mattresses, supported the disaster recovery program. SDGs 2 by ensuring victims can live in healthier and more decent conditions. The personal hygiene kits help prevent the spread of disease and keep the affected residents clean, while the blankets and mattresses provide a comfortable place to rest. This assistance shows Bank DKI’s commitment in supporting the achievement of SDGs by providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions for disaster-affected communities.
The distribution of aid to calamities or disasters in Indonesia has been carried out in a structured and targeted manner as well as other assistance programs. The above program is a collaboration between Bank DKI and Filantra. If you need consultation regarding this matter, Filantra is ready to become your strategic partner through professional consulting services that include comprehensive assistance.