inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Social Affairs confirmed that it has moved to a number of locations affected by the earthquake in Morotai Island Regency. Data collection continues to be carried out on damaged houses, public facilities and fatalities.

"Since the news about the earthquake that we heard, they immediately conducted an assessment to record whether there were victims or damage," said the Acting Director of Social Protection for Natural Disaster Victims (PSKBA) of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Masriani Mansyur, on Friday (9/20/2024).

In the voice recording received, he admitted to continuing to communicate with the Disaster Preparedness Cadets (Tagana) and the Ministry of Social Affairs apparatus since the 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred. The latest report he received stated that there were 6 houses that were severely damaged and three other houses were just slightly damaged..

Meanwhile, until now there have been no reports of victims due to the earthquake, including those whose houses were severely damaged.

Furthermore, he ensured that data collection would continue to be carried out by Tagana and the Ministry of Social Affairs apparatus. This is to ensure that any assistance needed is distributed to locations affected by the earthquake.

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