Participatory disaster risk assessment (PDRA): A case study on community-based disaster risk reduction in Kelurahan Cigadung (RW09 and RW14), Kota Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract

Geographical factor and high population density causing the area of Kelurahan Cigadung (RW09 and RW14), Bandung City, Indonesia becoming prone to disaster events. As such, narrow pathways and congested housing settlements to amplify complexity in determining evacuation routes in the events of disaster. Additionally, limited availability of open spaces for assembly point during disaster evacuation process could worsen disaster impact among the community. Thus, disaster preparedness (knowledge) and disaster risk reduction (DRR) awareness within community is vital to minimize disaster impacts. The objective of this paper is to establish disaster risk reduction through community participation in disaster events. A three weeks of data collection was conducted in the form of literature review, workshops and interview sessions. Participatory Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) criteria were used to establish community participation on disaster risk reduction within the community. The criteria includes preparation; hazard assessment (disaster history and transect walk); capacity and vulnerability assessment (people daily activities, household and community analysis); key informant interviews (chief of RW and Chief of RTs); and action planning. The qualitative data where then analyzed using Atlas.ti Version 8.0. Findings revealed that there are three types of disaster, (1) earthquake, (2) landslide and (3) flood which are potentially to occur in the area. The outcomes of the research is to enhance community in being resilience towards disaster events in future. This is inspired by Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 – 2030: Priority 3 – Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience.