Senior High School Students' Preparedness in Facing Earthquake Disaster

Abstract

Earthquake was a disaster that could not be predicted. The threat of earthquake in Imogiri needes attention to reduce the risk because of the disaster impact. The socialization and disaster training are needed to increase the students' preparedness at school. The purpose of the research was to know the students' preparedness level in Senior High School 1 Imogiri in facing the earthquake disaster. This research was descriptive research using quantitative approach. The data collection techniques used in the research were interview, documentation and questionnaire, that was the instrument of students' preparedness in facing earthquake disaster in Senior High School 1 Imogiri. The data analysis technique used in the research was descriptive analysis with quantitative approach using frequency table. The results of the research showed that:Senior High School 1 Imogiri students' preparedness in facing earthquake disaster was in the Ready category with average score 44,8. The indicators in the Ready category were the knowledge about earthquake and the resource mobility, while the indicators in the Less Ready were the attitude toward the earthquake, early warning system and the actions when the earthquake occurred.