INFOKU, BLORA - To anticipate natural disasters, floods and landslides in the Bengawan Solo river basin in the Kedungtuban sub-district area, Blora Regency, the Blora Police, through the Kedungtuban Police, carried out village patrols, Wednesday (03/01/2024).
As was done by Bhabinkamtibmas Jimbung Village Kedungtuban Police Brigadier Andi Yuliantoro with Babinsa Koramil Sertu Tarmudji who visited the traditional crossing location in the local village.
This traditional crossing route itself is an alternative route connecting Jimbung village, Kedungtuban District, Blora Regency and Mojorejo village, Ngraho District, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java.
This route is an alternative choice for residents of Kedungtuban subdistrict, especially residents of Jimbung village and surrounding areas, to go to the Mojorejo Village area, Ngraho subdistrict, Bojonegoro Regency, because if you go by land it takes longer and costs more.
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Even though there is already a TBB bridge connecting Central Java - East Java in the Kradenan sub-district area. This traditional crossing route is still operational and still used by residents.
Kedungtuban Police Chief AKP Sujiharno said that the patrol was deliberately targeting the location of the traditional crossing, apart from anticipating disturbances to social security, officers also conveyed a safety appeal so that traditional boat helmsmen were careful in their activities when crossing residents.
"We urge you to always be careful and pay attention to passenger capacity, don't force it too much because it could endanger safety," said the Kedungtuban Police Chief.
The Kedungtuban Police Chief added that if there is heavy rain and the Bengawan Solo water level increases, ship departures should be postponed or temporarily stopped, because if there is a big flood it will be dangerous.
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Marno, one of the residents of Jimbung village who was crossing, admitted that it was safer with the presence of police officers at the crossing location.
"Of course people feel calmer with the presence of officers, especially in the rainy season like this, the hope is that no disaster will occur," said Marno. (Setyorini/IST)
