Abstract

Some vital industries in Cilacap Regency such as PT Pertamina (Persero) Refinery Unit IV Cilacap, PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia Tbk Cilacap Factory, PT Dharmapala Usaha Sukses Cilacap and PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja Palembang Fertilizer Empowerment Unit Cilacap are located close to the southern coast of Java that has the potential to be exposed to the tsunami. If the industrial company is affected by the tsunami, it can create a cascading effect and can have a direct impact on the surrounding community. The cascading effects are technological failure, explosion, fire, the release of hazardous substances to the spread of chemicals that can endanger the environment and society. The purpose of this study is to analyze the preparedness of the communities surrounding the industrial companies in facing the tsunami threat and its subsequent dangers. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method by using a case study approach by conducting interviews with key informants related to the field of prevention, preparedness and work safety in each company and officials of the Local Government of Cilacap Regency. Data collection was also carried out using a questionnaire method filled out by people around the industrial companies. The results showed that the average value of the preparedness index of the community around industrial companies in Cilacap was 71.70 which was included in the “Ready” category.

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