Public Perception of Disaster Landslides and Efforts to Overcome in Subdistrict Kaloran Central Java Indonesia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the public perception about a landslide in the Kaloran sub district Waterford District Central Java Indonesia. The population in this study is the people who have experienced landslides disater. The variables of study include public perception of landslides, landslide disaster management by the community, and landslide disaster management by the government (BPBD, sub districts, villages). Data collection techniques using tests, questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The analysis using descriptive analysis and triangulation analysis to test the validity of the data. The results showed the public perception of the landslide (aspects of cognition) classified as less of ( 56.76 % ), Public perception of landslides (affective aspect) classified as good of (40.54 %). Public perception of landslides (aspect of conation) classified as good of ( 45.95 % ). Landslide disaster management efforts by the government in terms of utilization of early warning and prevention efforts that require funding. Landslide disaster management efforts by local governments (BPBD) less in terms of hazard warning signs, monitoring the implementation of regulations on spatial planning, building permits, relocation of residents who are in landslide-prone areas, satisfaction of basic needs and education of disaster. Suggestions should be directed to the community to participate in disaster landslide management efforts.