Ismi Zakiyah, Wahyu Susanti, Marsaa Alyaa Aufaa Adinda, Restu Adhi Pamungkas, Niam Wahzudik

Formation of Disaster Resilient Villages (Destana) for Improvement Community Resilience to Disaster in Timpik Village, Semarang Regency

Introduction

Formation of disaster resilient villages (destana) for improvement community resilience to disaster in timpik village, semarang regency. Boost community resilience in Timpik Village, Semarang, with our Disaster Resilient Village (Destana) program. Improved disaster preparedness & Village Resilience Index from pratama to moderately resilient.

Abstract

This community service activity aims to strengthen the capacity of rural communities in disaster preparedness through the establishment of a Disaster Resilient Village (Destana) in Timpik Village, Semarang Regency. The program was implemented using a participatory and collaborative approach based on BNPB Regulation No. 1 of 2012, involving village officials, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), community leaders, and vulnerable groups. The implementation stages consisted of the Village Resilience Assessment (PKD), disaster risk assessment, development of disaster mitigation and preparedness plans, establishment of the Village Disaster Risk Reduction Forum (PRB), and the formation of a Community Disaster Volunteer Team. The results show an improvement in the Village Resilience Index from 36.27 (pratama level) to 51.73 (moderately resilient). The village's main strength lies in basic services and the existence of disaster management policies, while weaknesses remain in transportation, services for vulnerable groups, early warning systems, and post-disaster recovery mechanisms. Overall, the establishment of Destana in Timpik Village has successfully enhanced community preparedness and institutional resilience, although continuous capacity building, regular training, and the development of formal disaster management documents are still required.

Review

The paper, "Formation of Disaster Resilient Villages (Destana) for Improvement Community Resilience to Disaster in Timpik Village, Semarang Regency," presents a valuable case study on strengthening disaster preparedness at the local level. This community service initiative aimed to enhance the capacity of rural communities in Timpik Village through the establishment of a Disaster Resilient Village (Destana). Employing a participatory and collaborative methodology aligned with BNPB Regulation No. 1 of 2012, the program effectively engaged a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including village officials, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), community leaders, and vulnerable groups. The implementation involved a structured process encompassing Village Resilience Assessment (PKD), disaster risk assessment, development of mitigation and preparedness plans, and the formation of a Village Disaster Risk Reduction Forum (PRB) and a Community Disaster Volunteer Team. The findings demonstrate a tangible improvement in community resilience, evidenced by the increase in the Village Resilience Index from a 'pratama' level of 36.27 to a 'moderately resilient' level of 51.73. This significant uplift underscores the effectiveness of the Destana framework in fostering local preparedness. The study highlights the existing strengths within Timpik Village, particularly in the provision of basic services and the presence of foundational disaster management policies, which served as crucial pillars for this improvement. Overall, the establishment of Destana is shown to have successfully enhanced both community preparedness and the institutional resilience necessary to better withstand future disaster events, providing a practical model for similar initiatives. While the project achieved notable success in improving overall resilience, the abstract clearly identifies several areas that warrant further attention and development. Persistent weaknesses in critical aspects such as transportation infrastructure, specialized services for vulnerable groups, early warning systems, and robust post-disaster recovery mechanisms indicate a need for targeted interventions. The review concurs with the authors' recommendation for continuous capacity building, regular training, and the formalization of disaster management documents to solidify and sustain the gains achieved. Future research or follow-up activities could fruitfully explore long-term impact assessment, the scalability of these interventions, and how to effectively address the identified systemic weaknesses to achieve a higher level of comprehensive disaster resilience.

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