Analysis of Dengkeng river flood disaster preparedness in Cawas District

Abstract

Cawas District is an area that has a high potential for flood risk. One of the causes of flooding in Cawas District is the collapse of the Dengkeng river embankment. Other factors that cause flooding include the narrowness of the river flow in the east, the amount of garbage blocking the flow of the Dengkeng river, flooding from the Bayat area, and the delay in opening the dam’s floodgates. To find out the preparedness of the community in Cawas District in the face of flooding, a study was carried out. The research was conducted using qualitative methods. The data collection uses interview, observation, and documentation techniques. While the data analysis using componential analysis techniques. To support the research results are attached: Dengkeng sub-watershed map and flood event map in Cawas District. Based on the research, it can be concluded that the level of preparedness of the community on the banks of the Dengkeng River in Cawas District in dealing with flooding is not ready.