Tangerang Mayor (right) leading the Tangerang City Disaster Preparedness Roll Call held at the Situ Cipondoh Parking Lot.

TANGERANG – Personnel from the Disaster Management Agency and medical workers from Tangerang City will be deployed to the Sumatra region to assist in handling disasters occurring in several areas. This is in accordance with instructions given by the Tangerang Mayor while leading the Tangerang City Disaster Preparedness Roll Call held at the Situ Cipondoh Parking Lot.

“On behalf of the Tangerang City Government, we convey our deepest condolences. I have instructed the dispatch of Disaster Management Agency personnel and a medical team to assist with handling in the affected areas,” the Mayor said.

He added that the disasters that struck Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra in recent days serve as a reminder that disasters know no regional boundaries and require a rapid cross-regional response.

On the same occasion, the Mayor also established a Disaster Emergency Alert Status for Tangerang City. This determination refers to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency’s early warning, which predicts rainfall from late 2025 to early 2026 will be above normal due to global climate anomalies. Throughout this year, trends of flooding, waterlogging, and strong winds have also increased significantly.

“Therefore, the Tangerang City Government has set a hydrometeorological disaster emergency alert status from December to March. This is not a formality. This is a call to increase collective preparedness,” the Mayor stated.

He emphasized a new paradigm in disaster management: Tangerang must act before a disaster strikes, not after. “It’s simple: when we are prepared, calamity usually chooses another path. But if we are negligent, even a small puddle can turn into a disaster,” he added.

Disasters Triggered by Human Behavior

The Mayor also reminded district and village heads that disasters are not only triggered by rainfall intensity but also by human behavior. “Channels clogged with trash, sediment buildup, dysfunctional drainage—all of these disrupt the environmental balance. Restoring balance starts with the simplest thing: maintaining cleanliness,” he explained.

The roll call, attended by over 700 participants, from officers to disaster management stakeholder leaders, also served as a moment to strengthen cross-sectoral coordination. “There must be no sectoral egos. Disasters are everyone’s business. The government, officials, the business world, and volunteers must move under a single command,” the Mayor asserted.

The Mayor also invited all roll call participants to maintain their health, stay united, and continue striving. He instructed district and village heads to ensure area preparedness, from maintaining drainage, mapping vulnerable points, to mobilizing volunteers.

“Logic and calculations have limits. But effort and prayer must go hand in hand. If we are united, God willing, Tangerang will remain safe and prosperous,” the Mayor concluded.

After the roll call, the Mayor inspected disaster emergency vehicles and equipment, then witnessed a simulation of hydrometeorological disaster handling in the form of a rescue action for victims adrift in water by the rescue team.

Situ Cipondoh Parking Lot

The Situ Cipondoh Parking Lot is a public parking area located in Tangerang, Indonesia, adjacent to the historic Situ Cipondoh lake. The lake itself is a centuries-old man-made reservoir originally built during the Dutch colonial era for irrigation and water storage. Today, the parking facility primarily serves visitors accessing the lake and its surrounding recreational park area.

Aceh

Aceh is a special autonomous region on the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia, historically significant as a powerful Islamic sultanate and an early entry point for Islam into the archipelago. It is known for its deep religious and cultural identity, and gained international attention following the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Today, it is the only Indonesian province practicing Sharia law.

North Sumatra

North Sumatra is a province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, most famous for being home to the immense Lake Toba—the largest volcanic lake in the world, formed by a super-eruption around 74,000 years ago. The region is a cultural mosaic, with the Batak people being the predominant indigenous group, known for their distinctive traditional houses, vibrant music, and Christian-majority faith. Historically, it was also influenced by various Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms and later the Aceh Sultanate before becoming part of the Dutch East Indies and modern Indonesia.

West Sumatra

West Sumatra is a province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, renowned as the homeland of the Minangkabau people and their unique matrilineal culture. Its history is deeply tied to the influential Pagaruyung Kingdom, a center of trade and Minangkabau tradition that peaked between the 14th and 19th centuries. The region is also famous for its dramatic natural landscapes, including the Harau Valley and Lake Maninjau, and its distinctive *rumah gadang* houses with sweeping buffalo horn-shaped roofs.

Tangerang City

Tangerang City is a major industrial and residential hub located in Banten Province, Indonesia, just west of Jakarta. Historically, it was a significant port and settlement area, with its name derived from the Sundanese words “tangeran” (tangerine) and “hyang” (deity), and it has a notable Chinese-Indonesian cultural heritage dating back centuries. Today, it is a key part of the Jakarta metropolitan area, known for its factories, shopping malls, and the historic Benteng Heritage Museum in the Old Town (Pasar Lama) district.

Sumatra region

The Sumatra region is a large island in western Indonesia, historically home to influential kingdoms like Srivijaya and Samudera Pasai, which were major centers of early Malay culture and the spread of Islam in the archipelago. Today, it is renowned for its immense biodiversity—including rainforests that shelter orangutans, tigers, and elephants—and its distinct cultural traditions among groups like the Batak and Minangkabau.

Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is Indonesia’s national institution responsible for providing meteorological, climatological, and geophysical services. It was officially established in its current form in 1980, though its origins trace back to Dutch colonial-era weather observations in the 19th century. The agency plays a critical role in monitoring weather, climate, and seismic activity, including issuing early warnings for natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis across the Indonesian archipelago.

Tangerang City Government

The Tangerang City Government is the administrative body governing Tangerang, a major industrial and commercial hub in Banten Province, Indonesia. Historically, the area was part of the Banten Sultanate before coming under Dutch colonial administration, with modern Tangerang gaining its official city status in 1993. The city government now manages one of Indonesia’s most populous and economically significant urban areas.