Disaster risk reduction in elementary schools in flood-prone areas (Case: disaster risk reduction in Grogol flood-prone areas, Indonesia)

Abstract

Floods disaster have caused much damage and disruption to the continuity of education. Therefore, disaster risk reduction efforts must be carried out, especially in the school environment. This study aims to analyze how Disaster Risk Reduction efforts are conducted in elementary schools in the Grogol flood-prone area, Indonesia. This research is quantitative research with a survey design. Data collection is carried out using questionnaires and documentation. The instrument used is a closed questionnaire with indicators of Disaster Risk Reduction, including knowledge and attitudes, school policies, preparedness planning, and resource mobility. The population in this study were five elementary schools located in flood-prone areas of Grogol, Indonesia, including SDN Madegondo 1, SDN Madegondo 3, SDN Pandean 1, SDN Kadokan 1, and SDN Pandean 2. Respondents in this study were 40 teaching staff who consisted of principals, homeroom teachers, and teachers from each elementary school. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical data analysis. The results of this study were shocking; even though floods overflow the river almost every year, all schools in the flood-prone areas were classified as in the low class in implementing Disaster Risk Reduction for flood disasters. One factor that has a dominant influence was the absence of an official policy from the government that officially regulates the implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction for flood disasters in the region. The results of this study are expected to be used as a basis for implementing disaster risk reduction by elementary schools against floods.