Indonesia Conference Directory

Located in the Ring of Fire, Indonesia has become a country with tectonic and volcanic activity with considerable intensity. One of the impacts of these activities is in the form of a Tsunami. In December 2018, a tsunami occurred in Pandeglang, Ujung Kulon, Banten Province with the most victims being in the Sumur District. This research was conducted to determine the level of community awareness and household disaster preparedness in facing disasters. This research is a quantitative study using questionnaires containing statement items to be filled out by respondents. There were 147 participants involved in this study. The study suggests that disaster awareness contribute to household disaster preparedness significantly. Meaning that families with high level disaster awareness are more prepared in response to disaster.