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Disaster risk reduction communication during the Mount Semeru eruption in East Java, Indonesia
Rachmah Ida1, Endra Gunawan2, Sri Widiyantoro2
1Department of Media and Communication, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)
|July 4, 2025
Summary
Effective disaster risk communication and community engagement are crucial for managing volcanic eruptions like Mount Semeru. Governments must establish clear protocols for timely information dissemination and mitigation coordination.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Risk Communication
- Community Engagement
Background:
- The 2021 Mount Semeru eruption highlighted a lack of established communication protocols for disaster management by regional governments and the National Disaster Management Agency (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana [BNPB]).
- Effective risk communication is vital for disaster mitigation and serves as an essential early warning system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the government's risk communication process and messages during the Mount Semeru eruption.
- To explore stakeholder perceptions of disaster risk communication.
- To emphasize the role of community involvement in disaster mitigation efforts.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative research methodology.
- Data collection through government document review, literature studies, direct observation, and in-depth interviews with 35 informants in Lumajang and Jember regencies.
Main Results:
- The study identified gaps in communication strategies and coordination for disaster response and mitigation programs.
- Government-led risk communication is considered the most appropriate channel for disseminating disaster information.
Conclusions:
- Central and regional governments must implement robust risk communication management strategies during volcanic eruptions.
- Proactive management of public information needs is essential for effective disaster response and mitigation.
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