Emergency personnel moved quickly on Monday (1/26) to assist residents in North Jakarta after powerful winds tore through the Semper Timur Urban Village, damaging 34 houses. The destruction was concentrated in RW 06 and 09 residential blocks.

Semper Timur Sub-district Head, Tien Septimar said her office spearheaded an emergency response alongside multiple agencies shortly after the storm hit.

"We've been on the ground since this morning, working closely with the local RT/RW administrators, BPBD, Social Sub-agency, health centers, and PLN. Our top priorities are public safety, healthcare assistance, and ensuring that all affected people have access to essential supplies," he expressed, Monday (1/26).

The damage, he noted, mostly consisted of asbestos roofing being blown off or destroyed. Several homes were also crushed by falling trees, which also struck the main gate security post at the AIRUD Complex and damaged PLN’s power grid.

"As of now, personnel are still working to clear the wreckage, manage fallen trees, and carry out follow-up data collection to ensure the needs of all affected victims are addressed," he explained.

Aside that, a public kitchen is now operational to ensure residents are well-fed. Additionally, medical teams have been sent to the field to provide check-ups, focusing on victims with minor injuries like scrapes from the wreckage

"Medical teams are on the ground in RW 09 and 06 to monitor the residents’ wellbeing. Fortunately, no lives were lost. Those with minor injuries received medical attention on the spot," he explained.

He added that the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has distributed initial relief supplies to affected residents. Additional aid, including tarps and sleeping mats, is reportedly en route to the site.

"I urge residents to remain vigilant against potential extreme weather and to immediately report any emergency situations in their respective neighborhoods," he added.

Cilincing Sub-districr Parks Executing Unit Head, Mardanus Pasaribu confirmed that 20 personnel were deployed to clear fallen trees that were blocking roads and endangering the public.

"We handled two trees that were obstructing access and posing a safety hazard to the surrounding area," he explained.

The fallen trees included a leucaena tree (petai cina) with a 14-inch diameter in the AIRUD Complex, and a mango tree with a 10-inch diameter in the Semper Timur neighborhood.

"Personnel are cutting down the trunks and branches. We are then clearing the debris to restore normal activity and ensure the area is clean," he closed.