Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- Indonesia has mobilized national resources on a massive scale to address the impact of disasters in three provinces on Sumatra, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said on Tuesday.

"The massive deployment of resources reflects Indonesia's capacity as a strong country and its ability to handle disasters using its own strength," Wijaya told ANTARA.

Speaking after a plenary cabinet meeting at the State Palace on December 15, Wijaya said President Prabowo Subianto outlined seven key measures for disaster response in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

First, the government will immediately construct temporary shelters and permanent housing for affected communities. Construction of 2,000 housing units began on Sunday...