Lubuk Basung, Jan. 24 -- Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno said temporary housing is a crucial component of disaster response to ensure survivors do not remain in evacuation shelters for extended periods after disasters strike their areas.

"Temporary housing is a very important element so that survivors do not have to stay too long in evacuation centers," Pratikno said in Lubuk Basung after inaugurating 117 temporary housing units at State Elementary School (SDN) 05 Kayu Pasak, Salareh Aia Nagari (village), Palembayan Sub-district, Agam District, West Sumatra, on Saturday (Jan. 24).

The inauguration was also attended by Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Tito Karnavian, National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNP...