Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Greater Jakarta

Terakhir Diubah : 02:12:23 - Monday, 18 July 2022

Rain that has flushed Jakarta since Friday, July 16, 2022, has caused flooding. A total of 92 area in the capital were flooded. The data was collected on Saturday, July 18, 2022 (DKI BPBD Data and Information Center) Source: merdeka.com

Disaster mitigation is a series of efforts to reduce disaster risk, both through physical development as well as awareness and capacity building to deal with disaster threats (Article 1 paragraph 6 PP No 21 of 2008 concerning the Implementation of Disaster Management).

So what to do if there is a flood?

Secure important objects and documents, such as house certificates, birth certificates and so on
Turn off the gas and electricity in your home before the flood comes, do not touch electrically charged equipment when you are standing on/in the water.
When you decide to evacuate your house, be aware of undercurrents, drains, sewers, puddles, and other places that are inundated with water.
Do not drive a car in flooded areas. When the water starts to rise, ignore the car and get out. Immediately evacuate to higher ground.
Consider flood insurance for vehicles and homes due to flooding to avoid future losses.

Call Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080 for information on protecting homes and cars from floods and other natural disasters.

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Accidents happen unexpectedly. For example, if your car accidentally hits another vehicle or a pedestrian. In addition to the damaged car, you also have to compensate for the vehicle or injured victim. To anticipate this, you need to know the third party's Legal Liability (TJH).

Third Party Legal Liability (TPL)
Is legal liability of the Insured against loss, suffered by third party followed by indictment to the Insured regarding the loss directly caused by the Motor Vehicle resulting from any risk covered by the policy, whether the settlement thereof is by compromise, mediation, arbitration or through court, subject to prior written consent of the Insurer. The coverage will be provided for third’s party property damage; medical expenses, bodily injury and/or death; maximum of sum insured for Legal Liability coverage against any Third Party as set forth in the policy for any one accident.

For more information about Third Party Legal Liability (TPL) please call 021-50508080.

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As true millennials, of course you want to have a home so that you have a bright future with your family.
So if you’re a millennial looking to buy a house, here are five things you can do to make As true millennials, of course you want to have a home so that you have a bright future with your family. Here are some steps you can take to make your dream come true.

1. Check financial ability
First, prepare a balance sheet including income and expenses.

2. Create a budget
Do some research and learn about several possible ways to pay for a house other than the cash payment method. For example mortgages, or by other methods.

3. Set priorities
From an existing financial plan, make priorities so you can focus on one thing. For example, you plan to take a mortgage. So, your first focus is to fulfill the downpayment first.

4. Investment
Investment can help to develop assets against inflation. For example, for a house down payment, set aside 30% of your salary to the appropriate investment instrument. Over time, with consistency, the budget for a home down payment will be fulfilled properly.
Investment can also be an alternative choice for saving emergency funds. You can save this emergency fund in an instrument with a low level of risk.
In addition to an emergency fund, pay attention to insurance, if you are the head of the family. So, make sure that you have complete protection first, then execute your financial plan.

5. Discipline
The discipline to implement a detailed and comprehensive financial plan is very important. For example, keeping your installments under 30% of your regular salary if you take a mortgage scheme is crucial.

Note that 30% includes all existing debt repayments. So, if your main intention is to buy a house, then you should focus on this plan first.

In addition, plans to buy a house require a long-term disciplined commitment. Therefore, start being disciplined in executing your financial plan. With some of the tips above, you can try to realize your dream of buying a house. Good luck!

Source: https://mediakeuangan.kemenkeu.go.id

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How can I protect my home from flooding?

Home Insurance protects your home and possessions from fire, lightning, explosions, airplane crashes and smoke or abbreviated as FLEXAS (Fire, Lightning, Explosion, The Impact Of Falling Aircraft, And Smoke). In addition to home insurance benefits, you can add on an extention benefit that protects your home damage due to floods, storms, hurricanes and water damage.
You can contact Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080 for further information.
(Source: sikapiuangmu.ojk.go.id)

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