COLLABORATION COMMUNICATION IN BUILDING A DISASTER RESILIENT COMMUNITY IN PANGANDARAN REGENCY

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to find out the reasons, goals, and actions of stakeholders in building a disaster-resilient community. Methodology: The method used in this study is descriptive with the nature of qualitative data. Findings: The results of the study show that the reasons for stakeholders consisting of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Communication Forum for Early Community Preparedness Forum (FKDM), Disaster Preparedness Officers (Tagana), Search and Rescue (SAR), Indonesian Inter-Inhabitation Radio (RAPI) collaborated in building a disaster-resilient community is carrying out tasks, serving, sharing knowledge, disaster victims, and responsibility. The goal is to increase understanding, regenerate, protect oneself and the environment, change mindsets, and foster knowledge and satisfaction. Collaborative action in this research was carried out by BPBD as the leading sector by coordinating socialization, education, simulation and disaster preparedness simulation training activities with implementers being other stakeholders such as FKDM and other communities. In this collaborative action BPBD's actions are as follows 1) implementers by providing training on disaster preparedness and dialogic communication; 2) mediator with FKDM to design the implementation of disaster programs in accordance with potential disasters in their area; 3) facilitators by providing assistance to the community regarding disaster preparedness; and 4) conducting socialization through media such as radio, WhatsApp, and Handy Talky, as well as face-to-face individually or in groups. Conclusions: This research is expected to contribute in terms of providing a better understanding of the importance of collaboration between stakeholders in building a disaster-resilient community and contributing to improving disaster preparedness in the community. This research can serve as a reference for other stakeholders in developing more effective strategies in building disaster-resilient communities in their areas.