Idenfication of Factors for Assessing Regional Readiness Level in Disaster Management in Sleman Regency

Abstract

Sleman Regency has a large volcanic eruption potential. For example, the eruption of Mount Merapi that occurred in 2010. The management of the emergency response to the eruption of Mount Merapi is still responsive and reactive. The Regional Government has not been able to manage the emergency response period effectively and efficiently both concerning victim handling, and disaster logistics management. This caused delays in handling victims, both first aid to victims, division of tasks between institutions and volunteers during the emergency response period, and disaster logistics management. Therefore, the government needs to assess the level of regional readiness level in management disasters. This study aims to identify factors that influence the level of regional readiness level to manage the natural disaster emergency response. The research method used was an in-depth interview with the Head of the BPBD Sleman Regency. The results of this study can be identified by 11 factors and 50 indicators that will be used in assessing the level of regional readiness in handling natural disaster emergency response.