Brebes, Central Java - When the ground moves, leadership must move faster. That is exactly what happened in Sirampog, Brebes, where a continuing land movement disaster forced 175 families (532 residents) to evacuate for safety.
The Central Java Provincial Government responded swiftly, with the Governor directly inspecting evacuation shelters and leading coordination efforts to ensure immediate protection and long-term relocation planning.
Safety First: Immediate Evacuation and Relocation Plan
The landslide has affected at least 143 houses, with 10 severely damaged and more than 120 under threat. Two places of worship, two educational facilities, and approximately 700 meters of village road infrastructure were also impacted.
The Governor emphasized a realistic and safety-focused approach: relocating residents and accelerating the construction of temporary housing (huntara). Coordination has been established with geological authorities to secure technically safe relocation zones.
Temporary shelters are being prepared on designated land confirmed safe, while emergency logistics and public kitchens are fully supported through provincial contingency funding.
Disaster Response and Infrastructure Resilience
High rainfall in the Sirampog hills triggered the land movement, which remains active toward the southwest. Authorities continue monitoring the situation closely, urging residents not to return until conditions are declared safe.
Beyond emergency response, the situation highlights the critical importance of resilient rural infrastructure. When village roads collapse, mobility collapses. When mobility collapses, economic activity slows.
In the automotive and transport ecosystem, infrastructure is not just concrete and asphalt it is the bloodstream of regional productivity.
TMMD 127: More Than Construction, It’s National Synergy
Amid the disaster response, the Governor also encouraged the ongoing TMMD (TNI Manunggal Membangun Desa) 127 task force in Cikuya Village, Banjarharjo.
The collaborative program between TNI, Polri, local government, and community members focuses on building bridges, improving roads, and strengthening rural connectivity.
TMMD is not merely about pouring cement or installing steel beams. It represents a strategic civil-military partnership that strengthens social communication, accelerates infrastructure development, and reinforces national resilience from the village level upward.
Improved bridges and roads mean smoother logistics, safer transport routes, and stronger economic circulation. In rural regions, a single functional bridge can determine whether agricultural goods reach markets or remain stranded.
Mobility, Economy, and the Spirit of Gotong Royong
The Governor’s presence among affected residents signaled that government leadership stands shoulder-to-shoulder with communities during crisis. Appreciation was also expressed by the Brebes Regency leadership for the rapid coordination and multi-agency support.
In true Indonesian spirit, gotong royong becomes the driving force. And in the AutoCraft perspective, resilience begins at the foundation roads, bridges, safe settlements, and coordinated response systems.
Because in the end, mobility is not just about vehicles moving forward. It is about communities moving forward.
Source: Field coverage, Brebes Regency | Reporter: Nursoleh
