Indonesia’s National Tourism Board has issued new advice for tourists visiting the country.
Wonderful Indonesia periodically published fresh safety advice for tourists exploring the archipelago, and with monsoon season lashing down across the country, as well as active volcanos and a persistent risk of earthquakes, it’s always good to refresh the safety advice and protocols.
Wonderful Indonesia has issued guidance for tourists in the event of a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or tsunami.
The tourism board explained, “Indonesia is prepared to handle natural events with top-notch monitoring systems. Key agencies include BMKG, which provides early warning for tsunamis and earthquakes, including those caused by volcanic eruptions or tectonic shifts.”
The Bali BMKG, known by its full name as the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, has a dedicated Instagram account where updates are shared in both Indonesian and English.
It is a good idea for tourists to follow this account while in the province, as this is also where up-to-date weather warnings are published.
Wonderful Indonesia continues, “BNPB issues disaster warnings and manages responses to natural events like flood and landslides. Ministry of Health: Alerts for public health emergencies or outbreaks. Keep apps like Siaga BNPB handy for real-time updates.”
The national tourism board also shares advice as to what protocols are in place to communicate to the public, including tourists, in the event of a major natural disaster.
Wonderful Indonesia explained, “In the case of natural disaster, authorities will act swiftly: announcements about land closures and restricted areas are broadcast through TV, radio, and mobile alerts.”
The advice continues, “Security personnel are deployed to maintain calm and ensure safety. Updates are provided on official channels. Evacuation points are provided by local governments. Emergency infrastructure like clean water, toilets, and shelters are set up.”
There is very specific advice that Wonderful Indonesia has shared explaining ‘What Tourists Should Do In Emergencies.”
They explained, “Emergencies can happen anywhere, from natural disasters to medical incidents.”
Wonderful Indonesia explains that tourists should “Follow instructions: listen to evacuation orders: listen to evacuation orders and directions from local authorities. Stay calm: avoid panicking and focus on reaching designated safe zones.”
Most importantly, tourists must “Avoid Danger Zones: Steer clear of restricted areas [and] Stay Informed: check updates from authorized sources like the BMKG and BNPB via TV, radio or mobile apps.”
What not to do in emergencies is as important as following the ‘to do’ steps. As such. Wonderful Indonesia advises tourists and the public to “avoid these common mistakes to stay safe: ignoring evacuation orders or entering restricted areas.”
“Sharing unverified information that could cause panic. Taking photos or videos near disaster zones [and] visiting high-risk areas.”
Essential emergency contacts in Indonesia are always good to have a note of, no matter where you are in the country.
The Police and General Emergency Services can be contacted on 110 or 112. For Ambulance or medical emergencies, call 118 or 119. For the fire service, call 113. For Search and Rescue, known as BARSARNAS, call 115.
To contact the Natural Disaster Management Agency, the BNBP, call 129. If unsure who to contact in an emergency, call 112 nationwide, and you will be transferred to the relevant authority who can support you.
This monsoon season in Bali is proving to be one of the worst in recent history, and tourists have been cautioned to stay up to date with the weather forecast and plan their travels, trips, and excursions accordingly.
Emergency teams are on standby to support residents and tourists should monsoon-triggered natural disasters occur. Last week, for example, tourists had to be evacuated from their hotels in Legian after floodwaters rose above 75cm.
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