Martapura, (Antaranews Kalsel) – Regent Banjar Khairul Saleh said his government always coordinate with the central government in dealing with disasters both prevention and post-disaster management.

On the sidelines of the inauguration of a bridge with steel frame at Desa Sungai Asam, sub-district Karang Intan, on Monday, he admitted his government greatly assisted by the coordination and supervision of the government's disaster management center so the better disaster mitigation measures and measurable.

"Handling a disaster with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reinforced personnel and equipment so that we could cope with it better," he said.

The construction of steel bridge in Desa Sungai Asam, sub-district Karang Intan,  is BNPB help with funds amounting to Rp2, 9 billion plus Banjar regency budget funds amounting to Rp 5, 4 billion. The opening made by the Head of the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) Syamsul Maarif.

Syamsul Maarif said the government appreciated the performance and dedication of local governments in preventing and tackling natural disasters in the region.

"Performance of Banjar regency through BPBD was proudly as quickly and accurately take steps both before and after disaster handling so as not to harm the community," he said mentioning the example was in handling disaster-damaged bridge.dani




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