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We must begin to consider disasters as the everyday threats, so we can always stay alerted, just like the Japanese...

Remember, disasters have now become regular threats in our country. Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, droughts, and of course there are many more - that despite of the indeterminate emergence but always threatening, such as bird flu, swine flu and so on. Now, entering the rainy season, routine hazards have increased with floods and landslides. For starters, there have been two reports from BNPB, namely in the form of earthquakes in Mentawai and Bengkulu, as well as flooding in Pondok Labu.

An earthquake measuring 1.5 magnitude had occurred in Mentawai on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 21:13:59 p.m. The Earthquake center was located at 2.83 LS - 100.01 BT (15 km South West of North Pagai, Mentawai - West Sumatra) at a depth of 25 km. This earthquake did not result, because it was not so perceived by the citizens, nor to have potential tsunami. Activities of citizens were observed normal, with rainy weather conditions.

Floods in Pondok Labu

While in the area of ​​South Jakarta, on Sunday, October 30, 2011, 23.30 p.m., was reported to have floods in the surrounding area of Pondok Labu, with water height ranged between 1.5 meters to 2 meters. This disaster struck Pondok Labu, District Cilandak, starting at 17.00 pm and the peak occured in the middle of the night because the water levels had continued to rise.

There has been no report of casualties in this disaster. But the high water has made many residents to evacuate. Last night, there were about 239 families evacuated from the 5 RT (which includes RT 09, 10, 11, 12 and 14). The refugees are currently placed in the homes of residents that are not affected by the floods.

The material loss have still being recorded. Elements of Muspika (local authorities, ed.) until past midnight have still continued to evacuate residents, because of the water height has still continued fluctuating. For the purposes of emergency response, there have been established three tents by the TNI and the local government. To support the provision of aid to the flood victims, the data obtained stated the needs of urgent assistance such as for food, tents and inflatable boats.

Earthquake in Bengkulu

Also on Sunday, October 30, 2011, there were reports received of an earthquake in Bengkulu area. The 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 18:52:27 p.m., centered at 3:29 LS - 101.33 BT (81 km southeast of Muko Muko, Bengkulu) at a depth of 10 km. The impact has still being recorded. But certainly the quake could be felt up to Bengkulu and had made people panic. The earthquake was declared to have no potential tsunami, with a sunny weather conditions. (ms)