Handling Flood Victims In Cilacap, BPBD Prioritizes Mother And Children

Illustration of BPBD members handling post-bisaster flooding. (Between)

Central Java - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Central Java Province (Central Java) said the main focus was on dealing with flood victims in Cilacap in vulnerable groups, especially mothers and children.

"The floods in Cilacap are starting to recede and the impact is currently being handled, the community is still being evacuated, still being secured at a safe point, especially vulnerable groups, mothers and children," said Head of Central Java BPBD Daily, Bergas C Perangsangan, in Semarang, Central Java, quoted from Antara, Tuesday 11 October.

However, Bergas admitted that disaster victims in Cilacap tend to prefer to stay at their respective homes because they consider this disaster as a normal thing.

BPBD followed up, he said, by assisting victims in handling this disaster.

"In addition, there is already a public kitchen provided by the local government, local residents help to cook. Including volunteers also help," he said.

Furthermore, Bergas said that distributing logistical assistance from various parties had also been distributed directly to affected victims.

"Logistics for refugees from the Social Service have also been encouraged to be submitted to evacuation points," he said.

Based on data received by BPBD Central Java until now, around 14 sub-districts that have previously been flooded have generally receded, such as in Maos District, Gandrungamang District, Kedungreja District, Kawunganten District, Jeruklegi District, Kesugihan District, Majenang District, and Sampang District.

Floods with an average height of 30-50 centimeters are still inundating four sub-districts spread across several villages such as Sidareja Village, Kroya District in Mujurlor Village, Gentasari Village, and Mujur Village, Kedawung Village, Sikampuh Village, Gandrungamang District in Cislamu Village, Bantarsari District in Rawajaya Village, Binangun Village, Kampunglau District in Panikel Village, Adipala District in Adiraja Village, and in Patimuan District, said Bergas Penangguan.