DEMAK, CENTRAL JAVA — As of Tuesday (February 13, 2024), the Disaster Management Center (DMC) of Dompet Dhuafa has reported that the number of evacuees due to the flood disaster in Demak, Central Java, has reached 28,000. These tens of thousands of evacuees are now scattered across 59 evacuation points. The DMC of Dompet Dhuafa, in coordination with the Central Java Branch, responded quickly to the flood disaster, rolling out a variety of emergency aid services.
Up to the time of this article’s publication, the disaster response team from Dompet Dhuafa has assisted in the evacuation of 137 individuals, provided medical services to 74 survivors, established a Public Kitchen accessed by 2,500 survivors, and a Warmth Post accessed by 1,150 survivors. They have also distributed food supplies to 1,200 individuals and facilitated Psychological First Aid Services for 70 benefit recipients.
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So far, a total of 5,131 individuals have received disaster response aid from the Dompet Dhuafa Team.
For those Good Friends interested in joining the disaster response efforts of DMC Dompet Dhuafa, you are encouraged to directly visit the Demak Flood Response Post of Dompet Dhuafa located at SMPN 1 Gajah, Gajah Village, Gajah Sub-district, Demak Regency. Alternatively, you can contact the Head of the Demak Flood Response Post of Dompet Dhuafa, Maizar ‘Ichan’ Helmi, at 0821-1177-9294.
“The response team evacuated flood victims from areas where water levels reached about 150 centimeters or more. Moreover, there were points where electricity and the water supply were completely cut off. Common ailments among the survivors included acute respiratory infections, dermatitis, scabies, gastritis, and dyspepsia,” Maizar reported from the flood site.
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Good Friends, let’s unite and lend a hand to help our brothers and sisters in Demak Regency affected by this disaster. May the survivors and volunteers who contribute to these efforts always be under the protection and blessings of Allah SWT. Because There’s Only One Earth, Let’s Be Empowered Now. (Dompet Dhuafa/DMC/AFP)