Muba Receives IDR 20 Billion Presidential Assistance for Forest and Land Fires, This is the Priority for Use

Protect Residents from Smog

Assistance is not only intended for fire extinguishing operations. The government also directs its use to protect the public from the effects of smoke haze.

Funds can be used for refugee post operations, logistics distribution, evacuation of residents, health preparedness, as well as free medical services for people experiencing acute respiratory infections or ISPA.

Health support can be provided in the form of masks, vitamins, medicines and portable oxygen.

"Aid also includes rescuing wild animals affected by the fires," said Tito.

Regional governments can also use the budget to strengthen facilities and infrastructure for handling forest and land fires. The needs include personal protective equipment, water pumps, sling pumps, water tanks, hoses, drilled wells, fire vehicles, dirt bikes and excavator rental.

Incentives can be given to fire extinguishers in amounts determined by regional heads based on the principles of decency, fairness, rationality and effectiveness.

Logistical support can also be distributed to communities involved in extinguishing, including the Fire Concern Community and volunteers.

Once the fire is extinguished, aid can be used to restore the burned peat ecosystem and deal with the subsequent impacts of the fire.