Lumajang, East Java, Nov. 26 -- Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Suharyanto, suggested that the regional government establish a centralized evacuation center on Mount Semeru in Lumajang, following the practice at Mount Merapi, Central Java.

"This concept is modeled on the practice at Mount Merapi, where evacuation facilities are also equipped with space for livestock, logistics, and community activities, helping ensure that evacuations are more organized and minimize disaster risks," he said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to him, the construction of a centralized evacuation center in Lumajang must be multifunctional, serving both as a venue for year-round community activities and as a safe shelter during d...