Community participation in disaster management in Gondoriyo village administration, Ngaliyan sub-district, Semarang city

Abstract

Indonesia as a disaster-prone country demands the active role of the community in disaster management. So, the perspective that focuses on handling during and after a developing disaster must be changed. In this matter, the government establishes the Desa Tangguh Bencana (Destana)/Disaster Resilient Village Policy. With various activities with the community involvement, the risk and impact of disasters can be eliminated because the community has been trained to prepare for disasters. The research aimed at determining the types and forms of community participation in disaster management in Gondoriyo Village Administration, Ngaliyan Sub-District, Semarang City. Gondoriyo Disaster Resilient Village is one of the pioneers in Semarang City, which started from the volunteers of the Disaster Preparedness Group. The research results show that the type of community participation is direct; either in a kind of money, support or their involvement in decision making. Their participation is in the form of thoughts, energy, skills, and property as well. It indicates that the awareness of Gondoriyo community to actively participate in prevention, preparedness, disaster risk reduction and capacity building efforts for the post-disaster recovery. It is proven later that Gondoriyo Village Administration has received the title as the Intermediate Disaster Resilient Village. However, what must be improved is how the disaster management programs are integrated into village administration development plans; particularly in relation to assistance to increase capacity and funding as well. Therefore, its existence can be maintained and sustainable.