When Disaster Strikes
Most Indonesians are aware that natural disasters often occur in the country. However, how many of them know what to do when one comes around? Communities far away in remote villages in Central Sulawesi have just tested their readiness to face just such a challenge.
December 15, 2009
ZUHRA lay down beneath the palm trees in Batusuya Go’o village, Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi. At times, she wiped away the sweat dripping down onto her face.
That day in early December was no ordinary day indeed. About 14 disaster mitigation groups (KPB) from 14 villages had gathered in Batusuya Go’o village to participate in a disaster mitigation simulation.
Zuhra is a member of one KPB from Towale village, Donggala regency. Accordin
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