Open AccessSchool Community Preparedness in Anticipation of Earthquake and Tsunami Threats in Temon Sub-District
Author(s) -
A P Ira,
Suhadi Purwantara
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/884/1/012046
Subject(s) - preparedness , documentation , population , disaster preparedness , emergency management , data collection , simple random sample , geography , nonprobability sampling , political science , environmental health , computer science , statistics , medicine , mathematics , law , programming language
The Kulon Progo Regency is a region prone to earthquake and tsunami, including on the coastal of Temon Sub-District. The study aims to determine: (1) school preparedness in Temon Sub-District in anticipating of the earthquake and tsunami threat, and (2) school efforts in Temon Sub-District in improving the preparedness of the earthquake and tsunami disaster. This study used descriptive research. The population of this study is all high schools in Temon Sub-District that enter the area prone to earthquake and tsunami disaster, which is used as a research analysis unit. The sampling technique used simple random sampling and calculated using the Slovin formula with a 10% error rate which results in a total sample of 6 principals, 84 teachers, and 177 students. Data collection techniques in this study are observation, interviews, and documentation. The research data presented in a frequency distribution table and analyzed descriptively. The results of the study showed: (1) school preparedness in Temon Sub-District from the schools aspect in “not ready” category (50.0%), the teachers aspect in “ready” category (42.9%), and the students aspect in “ready” category (44.1%). (2) Efforts to improve the preparedness of the earthquake and tsunami disaster carried out by schools in Temon Sub-District, including: (a) conducting disaster evacuation drills through scouting and PMR activities in schools, (b) holding regular disaster socialization and simulation routinely, (c) improving the quality and quantity of school facilities.