Teachers Knowledge about Disaster Preparedness: A Case Studies in Disaster Risk area

Abstract

Knowledge of disaster preparedness is become one of the most important factors that must be owned by all residents living in disaster risk areas. This study was conducted to describe teacher knowledge about disaster preparedness in SMKN 1 Kalianda, South Lampung. This study used descriptive quantitative study with data analysis techniques using descriptive percentage analysis. The technique used in data collection was questionnaire. The results from this research are 88.46% of respondents have high knowledge of disaster preparedness, 11.54% are in medium level also none are in low level. This result showed that teachers in SMKN 1 Kalianda have understood the concept of disaster preparedness and knows what to do when a disaster happen. Teachers’ knowledge about preparedness is supported by some supporting factors, such as school position, teacher awareness, experience, and socialization that have been provided by disaster institutions. In addition, there are differences in knowledge levels between female teachers and male teachers caused by differences in the number of female and male teacher respondents, empathy levels and resilience.