Public relation knowledge about disaster management in the emergency response phase as an effort for disaster risk reduction

Abstract

According to Sutopo, Head of the BNPD Data, Information and Public Relations Centre, the earthquake disaster that occurred in Palu, there were 1,948 fatalities, 843 missing, and it is estimated that many victims were buried in the estimated figures until they reached thousands (BCC Indonesia, 2018). The losses suffered are also estimated to be very large. Preparedness is one part of the disaster management process and in the current developing concept of disaster, the importance of preparedness is one of the important elements of proactive disaster risk reduction before a disaster occurs. (LIPI-UNESCO, 2006). The object of this research is the people of Palu who live in Temporary Resettlement in several locations, namely Petobo, Balaroa, Silae, Lero, and Kampung Baru. This study uses economic modelling methods to determine the relationship between variables and as many as 150 people are sampled in the collection of data needed. The variables of this study are age, education, occupation, and aspects contained in the disaster risk reduction index (Carreno et al., 2004). The conclusion is that age is very influential on emergency response planning and implementation of warning systems as well as community preparedness and training, on the other hand education and employment have no effect at all in the DRR index. Therefore, there needs to be an evaluation from both the local and central government, the community, and academics to think about ways to reduce disaster risk by increasing public knowledge of disasters