PACITAN (5 June 2021) - Facing the potential for disasters in the southern region of East Java Province which is prone to Megathrust threats, the Ministry of Social Affairs facilitated the establishment of the Putra Samudera Disaster Alert Village (KSB) in Pacitan Regency. The KSB involved three villages in Pringkuku District, namely Watu Karung Village, Candi Village and Darsono Village, with a community-based disaster management framework.

The establishment of an area-based KSB in Pacitan Regency is intended to train the community to carry out independent evacuation before aid comes when a disaster occurs. Over a period of three days, the community was trained, strengthened and provided with knowledge related to disasters, including disaster management simulation training.