PKS Party Leader Advocates for Preventive Culture to Reduce Disaster Risks

The leader of the Justice and Prosperity Party (PKS), a major Islamic-based political party in Indonesia, is strongly advocating for the cultivation of a preventive culture to reduce disaster risks and their impacts within the country. This advocacy emphasizes the importance of managing risks and minimizing damage from the pre-disaster phase, rather than solely focusing on post-disaster response. The PKS leader argues that if every citizen habitually considers and acts on disaster preparedness in their daily lives, it will ultimately enhance the nation's overall resilience. Indonesia consistently faces risks from various natural disasters, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, floods, and landslides. These events can cause immense damage to human lives, infrastructure, and the economy. Therefore, strengthening preventive measures, in addition to traditional post-disaster response strategies, is an urgent issue. This call from the PKS leader is not merely a policy proposal for the government but also aims to foster a societal momentum that raises disaster preparedness awareness across civil society and translates it into concrete actions. Source: Sindonews