Bentuk Coping dan Pemahaman Masyarakat Dalam Menanggulangi Risiko Bencana

Abstract

This study is a qualitative and descriptive research employing phenomenology. The objective of this research is to identify individuals’ understanding regarding preventing the risk of flood and coping form applied in Cotnga villagers’ life. The data was collected through participatory observation and in-depth interview. The result of the study shows that the people’s understanding in preventing the risk of annual flood forms a good understanding, and community-based anticipation in the form of simple and wise coping is carried out to enhance the capacity in reducing the risk of flood.