Primary school infrastructure preparedness analysis regarding the hazard of Mount Merapi eruption in Selo District Boyolali Regency

Abstract

Facilities and infrastructure are essential in implementing education and safe spaces in schools. The infrastructure aspect is vital in protecting the school community as an environmental management that ensures the safety of the entire school community against the threat of disaster. This research aims to analyze the preparedness of elementary school infrastructure in Selo District, Boyolali Regency, against the Mount Merapi eruption disaster. The school structure preparedness assessment uses four indicators: structural, architectural, furniture and contents, and other supporting equipment: collection techniques using surveys, observation, interviews, and documentation. The research objects are 12 elementary schools located on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Selo District. The research results show that the preparedness of all schools’ structural indicators is in the high category; in architectural hands, there are eight schools in the high class and four schools in the medium type. Regarding furniture and contents, all schools are in the medium category.