Community Adaptation to Flood Disaster in Tlogosari Kulon Village, Semarang City

Abstract

The flood disaster that occurred in Tlogosari Kulon Village, Semarang City was caused by the high intensity of rainfall accompanied by a lack of water catchment areas and drainage that was not smooth in its residential areas. This study aims to identify the factors that cause floods and analyze community adaptation to floods that occur in Tlogosari Kulon Village. The method used in this study uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive type of research. The population in this study includes all flood-affected communities in Tlogosari Kulon Village using Incidental sampling techniques. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and questionnaires with data analysis using descriptive percentages. The results showed that the factors causing flooding in Tlogosari Kulon Village were 1) high rainfall due to the La Nina phenomenon; 2) overflow of river water in the east canal; 3) water channels in the Tlogosari Kulon community settlement that are not smooth, 4) lack of water catchment areas. Furthermore, the forms of adaptation carried out by the community to flood disasters are: 1) physical aspects, including the community reconstructing settlement development by elevating the foundation of the house to be higher than the road and securing valuable goods such as transportation, electronics and so on; 2) social aspects, including the community establishing public kitchens as a form of mutual cooperation during disasters and post-disasters; 3) Economic aspects, including most people preparing emergency funds or savings. Keywords: adaptation, disaster, flood