The Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD DIY) has confirmed that 40 individuals from its territory were referred to hospitals early Friday, February 6, following the devastating Pacitan earthquake. This significant number underscores the immediate human impact of the seismic event.
Agustinus Ruruh Haryata, Head of Operations for BPBD DIY, elaborated on the situation in a written report, stating, “The total number of affected individuals in the DIY region stands at 40 people.” This official statement highlights the coordinated efforts to assess and respond to the disaster’s repercussions, providing crucial insights into the disaster impact.
Detailed data on residents referred to hospitals across DIY provides a clear picture of where medical attention was sought:
Three individuals were sent to RSIY PDHI, while RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Bantul received nine patients. RSUD Panembahan Senopati and RS Rajawali Citra each admitted six people. RS Nur Hidayah cared for three, RSA UGM for two, and RSU Permata Husada and RSU ST Elisabeth each treated one person. RSUD Saras Adyatma took in three, RS UII one, and RSU Prambanan four. Additionally, one individual received care at Puskesmas Sanden, bringing the total of earthquake victims receiving medical care to 40.
These dozens of residents primarily sustained various injuries, necessitating prompt medical attention. While some were discharged after receiving outpatient treatment, others required more extensive inpatient care, indicating the varying severity of their conditions and the need for ongoing support for the affected individuals.
Beyond human casualties, the BPBD DIY, through its monitoring conducted by regional Pusdalops (Operation Control Centers), also documented significant structural damage. This impact from the Pacitan earthquake was observed across both Yogyakarta City and Bantul Regency, indicating a broader geographical spread of the disaster’s physical effects.
In Yogyakarta City, the roof of a village hall in Umbulharjo was reported to be affected. Meanwhile, Bantul Regency bore the brunt of more widespread damage, with impacts recorded across 10 sub-districts (kapanewon or kecamatan). These included Banguntapan (1 affected point), Bantul (1 affected point), Imogiri (1 affected point), Jetis (3 affected points), Kasihan (3 affected points), Pajangan (1 affected point), Pleret (1 affected point), Pundong (1 affected point), Sedayu (1 affected point), and Srandakan (1 affected point).
The structural consequences of the earthquake were diverse, encompassing eight damaged houses, two affected places of worship, one government facility, two educational facilities, and one health facility. This broad scope of building damage highlights the extensive nature of the disaster’s reach and the urgent need for assessment and repair in the affected areas.
Summary
The Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD DIY) confirmed that 40 individuals from its territory were referred to hospitals early Friday following the Pacitan earthquake. Agustinus Ruruh Haryata, Head of Operations for BPBD DIY, stated these individuals sustained various injuries, with some discharged after outpatient treatment and others requiring inpatient care. Patients were admitted to multiple medical facilities across DIY, including RSU PKU Muhammadiyah Bantul, RSUD Panembahan Senopati, and RSA UGM.
Beyond human casualties, BPBD DIY also documented significant structural damage in both Yogyakarta City and Bantul Regency. In Yogyakarta City, the roof of a village hall was affected, while Bantul Regency reported more widespread damage across ten sub-districts. The structural consequences encompassed eight damaged houses, two affected places of worship, one government facility, two educational facilities, and one health facility.