The Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari P. Batubara, launched the Disaster Preparedness Area (KSB) on the southern coast of Java, they are Pangandaran, Cilacap, and Kebumen Regency.

These three districts were chosen because of the potential of Megathrust. With the existence of the KSB, it is hoped that residents on the southern coast of Java Island will be ready and understand what needs to be done when disaster strikes.