Analysis of preparedness in dealing with volcanic eruption disaster, study case: SMPN 2 Ngemplak Sleman regency

Abstract

In the region of Indonesia, several volcanoes are still active and can erupt at any time. Knowledge of volcanic eruptions is very important for residents around the volcano because it will be related to the preparedness of residents at the time of volcanic eruptions. If the knowledge and preparedness of the citizens are good, it will prevent so many victims. This study aimed to analyze students’ levels of disaster preparedness in the face of catastrophic volcanic eruptions. The research used is a quantitative descriptive method with a research sample of 32 students of class VII SMPN 2 Ngemplak taken by cluster random sampling. The data collection techniques used are interviews, and questionnaires. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the student preparedness index for each indicator of preparedness in the dealing of a catastrophic volcanic eruption is (1) knowledge and attitude 72.40 categorized ready, (2) emergency planning 59.38 categorized almost ready (3) early warning system 61.72 categorized almost ready and (4) resource mobilization is in the index 64.06 with almost ready category. So that the average index value of the four parameters of disaster preparedness of volcanic eruptions is 64.72 with the category almost ready. This research can be used as a basis for the development of teaching materials to help reduce the risk of volcanic eruptions.