Application of Landslide Sisaster Risk Reduction in Subang Regency

Abstract

Disaster mitigation has been a strategic issue in Subang Regency Development, as the geographically and demographically area has a high disaster risk index. Landslides are one of the dominant disaster potentials spread across the southern region which geographically consists of mountains. Based on social aspect, the disaster mitigation is concentrated on the dynamics of society when responding to the possibility of cyclical risks. The study aims to identify the understanding and readiness of the community in dealing with landslides. The study uses the Community Readiness Model measurement concept which assesses understanding to reduce the risk of natural disaster impacts. The study was conducted in Cupunagara Subdistrict, Cisalak District, Subang Regency, as one of the areas that has a high potential for vulnerability to landslide threats with relatively difficult accessibility. Primary data was obtained from key respondents from various elements of society. Secondary data was obtained through publications from the government or academic references. The results of the study showed that community readiness in dealing with the possibility of landslides reached a score of 4.161 with the confirmation/expansion category. With this score, it is concluded that: (a) The majority of the community already understands the knowledge regarding the efforts that must be taken including the level of program effectiveness, (b) Leadership plays a key role in expanding concrete efforts, (c) The majority of residents fully support the efforts or needs that must be met, (d) The community fully understands the main problems related to local values, (e) Most of the resource allocation is used to support the efforts taken.

Keywords: Mitigation, Community Readiness Model, Disaster Risk Reduction