Continuously Providing Assistance, Semen Baturaja Distributes 107,500 Liters of Clean Water to Flood Affected Residents in OKU Regency

BATURAJA – Continuously providing aid, PT Semen Baturaja Tbk (SMBR) as a subsidiary of PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk distributed aid in the form of clean water to residents affected by the floods in Baturaja, Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) District. This flood has caused a number of areas in Baturaja to experience a clean water crisis.

SMBR Vice President of Corporate Secretary, Hari Liandu, said that the distribution of clean water had been carried out since Wednesday (8/7). “We have distributed clean water aid as of Friday (10/5) totaling 107,500 liters of clean water to a number of areas affected by the flood disaster, including Sukajadi, Baturaja Hamlet, Pusar Village, Saung Naga, Laya Village, Pasar Baru, Bakung, Tanjung Kemala and Jl. “Gotong Royong includes residents’ homes, places of worship and village offices,” he explained.

He said that the distribution of clean water was carried out via two fire engines and one water tank truck belonging to the company with a total volume of 24,000 liters. On that occasion, SMBR participated in helping Perumda Air Minum Tirta Jasa (PDAM) OKU to distribute clean water to several points in the affected areas.

The distribution of clean water will continue according to residents’ requests or needs. “If tomorrow residents still need clean water, we are ready to help. Especially in ring 1 residents as part of the company’s community,” he said.

This activity is a form of SMBR’s concern for the community in the company’s environment who are experiencing a clean water crisis due to the flood disaster. “We hope that this assistance can ease the burden on residents and hopefully this disaster will end quickly,” hoped Hari.

Head of RT 05 Pasar Baru Village Haris Fadilah expressed his appreciation to Semen Baturaja for taking quick and responsive action in overcoming clean water difficulties for residents affected by the disaster, especially in Pasar Baru Village. “On behalf of the community, I would like to thank Semen Baturaja for distributing clean water to our community,” he said.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) OKU Januar Effendi gave high appreciation and appreciation to SMBR. “Thank you to colleagues from Semen Baturaja who have shown contribution and concern and actively participated in humanitarian missions in overcoming and minimizing the impact of disasters on the community in OKU Regency,” said Januar.

Apart from that, SMBR also synergized with the South Sumatra Province Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) to establish a Public Kitchen in the disaster-affected area in Pusar Village, North Baturaja District, South Sumatra Province.

Hari added that SMBR prepared 1 pontoon unit to help flood victims who were isolated due to a broken bridge for the Pusar Dusun IV Village Community. “This step was taken to facilitate evacuation and distribution of temporary aid to isolated communities,” he concluded. (*)