Aid distribution was also hampered by road accessibility issues. Inter-regency access routes suffered damage at several points, complicating the mobilization of relief supplies.
“In Pota Village, the community in the coastal area and its surroundings has been widely affected,” said Fifin, adding that residents had evacuated and erected tents on their own.
“The most urgent needs right now are logistics, medical supplies, and drinking water.”
The KKN students also collected data on evacuation sites to forward to the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC). This data will support coordination with the local BPBD and the nearest PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital, which is already on standby at the disaster site.
UMY acted quickly to respond to the earthquake. In addition to ensuring the safety of all KKN students, UMY distributed initial aid to students and residents in the affected areas.
UMY also launched a fundraising campaign on campus and is dispatching logistical aid in stages. Following the disbursement of rapid-response funds for field operations, a subsequent shipment of physical aid was dispatched to the disaster site.
This follow-up aid included 20 tarpaulin tents, 100 blankets, family kits, medicines, vitamins, and basic food supplies.
