Flood Disaster Management and Prevention, and Risk Reduction through Active Community Participation in Batanguru Village, Mamasa

Abstract

Background: Batanguru Village, Sumarorong District, Mamasa Regency, is an area prone to flooding and landslides, as evidenced in 2019 when approximately 24 houses were destroyed and lives were lost due to the community's lack of knowledge regarding disaster preparedness.

Service objective: The objective of this service is to provide education and understanding through socialization regarding the definition of floods, their impacts, and the actions that must be taken before, during, and after a disaster.

Method: The method used was socialization through the stages of licensing, preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The activity was carried out at the Batanguru Village office on June 27, 2024.

Results: The results showed an increase in public understanding and awareness of the importance of maintaining environmental cleanliness and quality, as well as knowledge for disaster mitigation planning. This activity had a positive impact in raising public awareness to be prepared.