JAKARTA - Refugees due to an earthquake in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, as many as 1,131 people, are currently being handled by a team of local joint officers.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center, Abdul Muhari, reported that Terong Village, Lamahala Jaya Village, Dawata, Karing Lamalouk, Waiwerang, Ipi Ebang in Adonara District, as well as Motonwutun Village and Watobuku in Solor Timur District were areas that experienced significant impacts due to the tremors of the tectonic earthquake.
BNPB confirmed the latest data they received until 10. 55 Wib, there were 238 units of residents in the villages that were damaged lightly-heavily, followed by three houses of worship, four educational facilities and two public facilities.
"10 people suffered minor injuries from the affected residents, 285 families or 1,313 independent refugees. The latest information will be provided periodically," he said, quoting Antara.
Abdul ensured that the continued handling was still being carried out by a joint team of officers consisting of BPBD, TNI, Polri to technical service officers related to East Flores Regency and East Nusa Tenggara Province.
"BPBD has set up refugee tents and family tents at several locations that are easily accessible to the public and are safe from the potential of follow-up disasters and other types of disasters," he said.
He explained that in terms of function, the 6x12 meter refugee tent was also used for a health service post and a temporary emergency post. However, BNPB reported that there was no centralized refugee location or tent.
Based on the data received, Abdul said that the affected residents currently prefer to set up independent tents near their homes and some have taken refuge in relatives' homes.
At night, a number of residents choose to sleep in tents near their homes for security and safety because aftershocks are still occurring.
"Refugee tents and family tents are currently an urgent need because the previous stock of tents has been used for emergency handling of the eruption of the Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano. BPBD NTT Province and BNPB are currently distributing tents and logistics and other equipment needed there," he said.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) previously reported that a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred, Wednesday (8/4) morning.
The earthquake was about 21 kilometers southeast of Larantuka with the epicenter on land at a depth of five kilometers. The shaking was felt quite strongly for two to four seconds by residents in the affected area.
BMKG even noted that the results of monitoring the vibration sensor system showed 48 aftershocks, which are still felt by residents on the coast of Adonara Island.
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