The PVMBG reduced Mt Ruang’s alert to three on April 22 but also declared off limits the volcanic isle and parts of Tagulandang located within a four-kilometer radius of the crater. The center was informed that Mt. Ruang was still active and had not yet returned to normal.
A few Ruang residents have returned in secret to check their damaged homes and get some of their belongings despite the caution.
On Tuesday ( Apr 23 ), a Ruang Island resident named Mr. Dikson told Indonesian news agency Berita Satu,” I came to pick up my generator, my washing machine, and a few other tools we will use at our refugee camp.”
Officials will carry patrols and install warning signs to prevent people from entering the area, according to Mr. Lilik Kurniawan, BNPB lieutenant for logistics and gear.
He said in a speech on Thursday that” we want to tell people that the area is also considered to be a great risk area.”
Mr. Lilik also promised that the authorities would provide for the residents ‘ needs for clothing, food, and shelter.
The citizens should stay away from the isolation area, which can be in position for years, as is the situation with Marapi, according to Dr. Eko, the catastrophe prevention professional.
” In many disaster situations that I have observed, the number one killer is complacency, the thinking ( that ) ‘ I’ll just ignore the warnings for a little while, it will be alright’. Particularly then that geological activity has stopped and people are getting tired of residing in refugee camps, he said.  ,
” The situation may deteriorate afterwards. The volcano is also erupt. Individuals need to be vigilant”.