Kesiapsiagaan Dan Peran Masyarakat Dalam Menghadapi Bencana Banjir Di Desa Pekauman Ulu Kabaupaten Banjar

Abstract

Banjar Regency is a regency in South Kalimantan, most of which are in the Martapura Watershed (DAS). According to data recorded at BPS Banjar Regency, throughout 2021 there were 191 villages/kelurahans that took advantage of flooding, one of which was Pekauman Ulu Village. According to the survey conducted, there have been erratic floods from January to March 2023. The purpose of this research was to determine the preparedness and role of the Pekauman Ulu village community in overcoming the problem of flooding that continues to occur every year. The method used is Qualitative Research, which is a way to analyze or understand the meaning of a social problem from individuals or community groups, and data collection techniques using the literary method based on scientific articles, news and other media. The author also conducted surveys and direct interviews with several local communities who experienced flooding. The results obtained from this study are that there are initiatives from the community to work together to help one another and the community chooses to stay