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Area of Science:

  • Disaster management and risk reduction
  • Community resilience studies
  • Media and communication in emergencies

Background:

  • The 2004 Asian tsunami highlighted communication vulnerabilities in disaster-prone regions.
  • Previous disaster preparedness efforts in Aceh province lacked comprehensive community input.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role of radio in disaster preparedness and response.
  • To assess the effectiveness of existing disaster communication strategies.
  • To inform the development of future disaster mitigation programs in Aceh.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted the Disaster Mitigation Preparedness (DMP) survey, interviewing 984 tsunami survivors in Banda Aceh.
  • Organized eight focus groups with local NGOs in Aceh Besar.
  • Held six key informant interviews with government disaster management agencies.

Main Results:

  • Community and social networks are critical during disasters, especially when communication infrastructure is compromised.
  • The DMP survey represents the first random sample survey of Banda Aceh residents regarding disaster preparedness.
  • Radio played a significant role in information dissemination during and after the 2004 tsunami.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-media approach is essential for developing effective disaster warning information systems.
  • Community involvement in planning, education, and training is vital for enhancing personal and community survival strategies.
  • Strengthening social networks and communication channels is key to improving disaster resilience in Aceh.