Experiencing a natural disaster is something no one hopes for. The Yogyakarta earthquake catastrophe twenty years ago (May 27, 2006), remains vivid in the memories of its survivors. This tragedy taught us that communities are not merely aid recipients but key actors in disaster management. Active citizen participation has proven essential in strengthening social resilience, fostering a culture of preparedness, and ensuring that everyone plays a role in maintaining collective safety. The swift recovery following the Yogyakarta earthquake is evidence of this communal strength.
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As a
follow-up to disaster preparedness, Disaster Resilient Villages (KTB) were
established through national and regional regulations, with the primary legal
framework being Law Number 24 of 2007 on Disaster Management and BNPB
Regulation Number 7 of 2025 on Disaster Resilient Villages and Sub-districts.
In Yogyakarta City, the strengthening of Disaster Resilient Villages (KTB) is
further regulated by Mayoral Regulation Number 87 of 2021 on Resilient and
Orderly Villages. The purpose of this regulation is to foster community
participation, enhance disaster response capacity, and maintain peace at the
village level. Volunteers from the Disaster Resilient Villages (KTB) in
Yogyakarta City stand at the forefront of disaster mitigation efforts.
Administratively, Yogyakarta City consists of 14 sub-districts (kemantren), 45 urban villages (kelurahan), and 160 villages. Although not all villages have been established as Disaster Resilient Villages (KTB), those that have are equipped by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) with disaster response tools such as generators, tricycles (Viar), ladders, chainsaws, water pumps, flashlights, cable reels, spinal boards, and handheld transceivers (HTs). These villages serve as the backbone of community participation in various programs, including disaster management, public order, and local cultural initiatives, such as preparedness for the rainy season, flooding, and strong winds.
KTB Nyutran is one of the Disaster Resilient Villages (KTB) that has received disaster relief equipment to support its volunteers’ operations. As part of the Wirogunan Village KTB Forum, it actively serves the community in various ways, including responding to house fires, conducting river cleanups to prevent flooding, organizing community service activities, and felling tall trees that pose safety hazards. In critical situations, cross-sectoral synergy can be achieved with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Police, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), academic institutions, and other community organizations.
Furthermore, there is a shared understanding that KTB volunteers require a special protection scheme, such as insurance or official compensation, in the event they experience a disaster while on duty. At present, this protection remains primarily preventative, focusing on training, equipment provision, and coordination with the BPBD, PMI, and local authorities to ensure volunteer safety.
Becoming a resilient village means that every resident has a role to play—from preparedness to facing threats, participating in mitigation, and fostering a culture of cooperation that strengthens social bonds. In this way, disasters can become opportunities to grow stronger, more caring, and better prepared for the future. Active citizens are the foundation of a resilient village. Young people, join the KTBs in your area and be part of the movement!
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