# West Sumatra disaster management digitalization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-sumatra-disaster-management-digitalization
> Updated: 2026-09-26T19:48:23.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The West Sumatra Provincial Government is collaborating with the Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs to accelerate the digitalization of disaster management through the SAPILIN (Integrated Disaster Management System) application. 

Regional Secretary Arry Yuswandi noted the province’s geographical vulnerability, describing it as a “supermarket of disasters” that necessitates accurate data for effective policy-making. The initiative focuses on refugee handling, basic needs fulfillment, strengthening Disaster Alert Villages (KSB), and improving Tagana personnel capacity. The Ministry of Social Affairs has expressed support, agreeing to formalize the commitment through a Cooperation Agreement to synchronize central and regional mitigation efforts.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: West Sumatra partners with Ministry of Social Affairs to digitalize disaster management

West Sumatra is partnering with Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs to digitalize disaster management via the SAPILIN application to improve response speed and data accuracy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-sumatra-partners-with-ministry-of-social-affairs-to-digitalize-disaster-management

### 2026-09-18: North Sumatra implements digital tools for leadership administration

North Sumatra is enhancing leadership administration through digital transformation, using the SIMANTAP Sumut app to ensure seamless governance and service continuity across remote regions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-sumatra-implements-digital-tools-for-leadership-administration

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Cite as: West Sumatra disaster management digitalization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-sumatra-disaster-management-digitalization