UNS — The Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, S.H., M.Hum., inaugurated the SAR – UNS Disaster Response Bakorlak Building, Friday (3/3/2023). The building is located at the Main Campus of UNS Kentingan, Jalan Kyai H. Masykur, Jebres, Surakarta. The inauguration was part of a series of the UNS 47th Dies Natalis agendas.
On this occasion it was attended by the Deputy Territorial Assistant (Waaster) Kasad for Territorial Planning and Capability, Brigadir General TNI Mateus Jangkung Widiyanto, S.I.P., M.Tr. The Board of Majelis Wali Amanat (MWA), Academic Senate (SA), and UNS Board of Professors (DP) participated in the inauguration ceremony. As well as University leaders, faculties, schools, institutions, hospitals, and other invited guests were also present.
Prof. Jamal said in his speech that UNS should be proud. Because the coordinating unit (bakorlak) of Disaster Response SAR – UNS has had solid fast-acting troops for 37 years. The team known to be familiar with the UNS Orange Shirt Corps throughout its history has proven to have assistance in social and humanitarian actions deserving thumbs up.
The coordinating unit (bakorlak) of Disaster Response SAR – UNS initially consisted of UNS alumni from various faculties. In carrying out their social service mission, they have invited the general public who have the potential and passion to search and rescue disaster victims.
“As a form of our appreciation, for the continuous achievements and reputation of the Bakorlak SAR – UNS Team, today UNS presented a new building that can be used as a secretariat as well as the main headquarters for the Bakorlak SAR – UNS team,” Prof. Jamal said.
Communication, coordination, and disaster response service activities that will be carried out by volunteers from the SAR – UNS Bakorlak Response Team are expected to be faster and meet the standardized quick response time.
The Headquarters of the SAR – UNS Bakorlak Disaster Response Team had moved to some previous locations. Starting from the UNS Mesen Campus, UNS Tirtomoyo Campus, UNS Dormitory, finally it moves to this new building. Prof. Jamal also hopes that the building will become the permanent headquarters of the SAR – UNS Disaster Response Bakorlak Team.
Prof. Jamal advised that the SAR – UNS Disaster Response Bakorlak Team could use the building as a place to deliver socialization and education to build public awareness. So that they are more concerned and alert in carrying out disaster prevention efforts.
“The society must be taught to have cultural knowledge of SAR, to increase public awareness or vigilance, especially those who live in areas prone to accidents, disasters and conditions endangering humans,” Prof. Jamal added.
The Commitment Making Officer (PPK) for the Construction of the SAR-UNS Disaster Response Bakorlak Building, Pramono Kurniawan, S.T., M.T., reported that the building area of 250 m2 and a land area of 700 m2 took 90 days to build.
The event continued with the Disaster Management Oration by Brigadier General Mateus Jangkung Widiyanto, S.I.P., M.Tr. His presence represented the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army, Lt. Gen. Agus Subiyanto. He said that concern for natural situations and conditions is needed as the key to disaster management.
“Today the Bakorlak Office was inaugurated by the Rector. Highest appreciation. Surely, our big hope is that the performance will get better and more extraordinary in future disaster management, ” Brigadier General Jangkung said.
After the oration was delivered, Prof. Jamal cut the ribbon as a symbolic form of the inauguration of the SAR – UNS Disaster Response Bakorlak Building. Together with Brigadier General Jangkung and other invited guests, the event was closed by taking a look the room and equipment collection belonging to the SAR – UNS Bakorlak Disaster Response. Humas UNS
Reporter: Rangga Pangestu Adji
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
Translator: Mifta Muriska