INITIATION OF THE DESA TANGGUH BENCANA THROUGH STIMULUS-RESPONSE METHOD

Abstract

The model of “desa tangguh bencana” (disaster resilient village) has to be initiated through
stimulus program. Social values existed in local community are basic capital in establishing
disaster resilient village. Mapping the site properties and characteristics is an essential step
to capture the community’s level of vulnerability and capacity. Establishment of “desa
tangguh bencana” is one of methods to involve local community in community based disaster
risk reduction (CBDRR). The initiation of disaster resilient in Pagubugan Kulon was done
through stimulus-response method to introduce safe and resilient culture. Building up the
good understanding of disasters becomes one important way to rise up the community
preparedness. The community response in Pagubugan Kulon to the disaster stimuli is the
establishment of “desa tangguh bencana pratama”.