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Abstract: This study explores the communication patterns used by the Fire and Rescue Department of Bekasi City in disseminating fire disaster mitigation education at SMK Vinama 2 Bekasi. The research investigates how disaster communication is implemented through socialization programs aimed at increasing students’ awareness and preparedness toward fire hazards. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation with key informants, including officials from the Prevention Division, school representatives, and student participants. The findings reveal that the department adopts a multi-layered communication model integrating one-way, two-way, and multi-way approaches to effectively convey safety messages. The process involves formal coordination, practical demonstrations, and participatory simulations, contributing to improved literacy and proactive attitudes among students. This study highlights the essential role of structured communication patterns in enhancing disaster preparedness and proposes recommendations for strengthening participatory engagement in future educational programs.

The increasing frequency and severity of tsunamis in coastal areas underscore the urgent need for efficient Tsunami Early Warning Systems (TEWS). This research aims to optimize TEWS by integrating fast computational tsunami wave modeling to enhance prediction speed and accuracy. The study utilizes numerical simulations employing finite volume methods, along with GPU acceleration, to model tsunami wave propagation and its impact on coastal areas. Machine learning techniques, such as regression trees, are incorporated to analyze large datasets of pre-computed tsunami simulations for accurate forecasting. The results reveal that by applying rapid computational methods, detection time can be reduced by up to 7 minutes, particularly for near-field tsunamis. This significant time-saving enables more effective evacuation procedures and better disaster mitigation efforts. In comparison to conventional systems, the fast computation model also provides more accurate predictions, including tsunami heights and arrival times. The implications of these findings suggest that fast computational methods can substantially improve the current TEWS, allowing for quicker and more reliable tsunami warnings. Moreover, the integration of advanced machine learning techniques ensures the system's adaptability and robustness in predicting tsunami behaviors based on varying data inputs. The potential for implementing this model in tsunami-prone regions worldwide is considerable, offering an improved approach to tsunami disaster preparedness and response. By reducing detection time and enhancing prediction accuracy, the optimized TEWS can significantly minimize loss of life and infrastructure damage, making it a valuable tool for global disaster management strategies.  

The placement of Civil Servants (ASN) in the Mentawai Islands Regency, West Sumatra Province, faces significant challenges, such as difficult transportation access, limited communication networks, and budget constraints for improving ASN competency. This study aims to analyze these challenges and their impact on public services in remote areas. The research method used is a literature review, gathering data from various related sources. The findings show that ASN in the Mentawai Islands often face long and costly journeys to attend training due to limited sea transportation. Inadequate communication networks hinder the ASN's duties and efforts to improve education quality. Budget limitations for training and competency development also pose challenges, negatively affecting discipline and the quality of public services. The remoteness of the area and its vulnerability to disasters are additional concerns for ASN, and the lack of infrastructure hampers their activities. Therefore, better management strategies for ASN in remote areas are needed to enhance the effectiveness of public services and support the development of policies that are more responsive to the needs of the local community.    

Natural disasters are a phenomenon that cannot be avoided. Indonesia is one of the countries vulnerable to natural disasters. Based on data from the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), it was concluded that extreme weather changes were the second most cases in Indonesia with 1,261 cases and in North Sumatra with 44 cases, which resulted in tornadoes and heavy rain. In line with this, the phenomenon of tornadoes and heavy rain has occurred in one of the cities in North Sumatra province, namely in Medan City, especially in the campus area of the University of North Sumatra, which resulted in several damages in several faculties and several fallen trees in the area around the University of North Sumatra campus.

Crisis communication plays a vital role in disaster management, especially in disaster-prone countries like Indonesia. This study examines the effectiveness of communication strategies used by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) in conveying information to the public during the earthquake disaster in Sulawesi. The results of the study indicate that the use of mobile application-based communication technology increases the speed and accuracy of information delivery.

Indonesia has significant fisheries potential due to its vast waters. Its abundant fishery resources have strong export potential. However, export activities often face challenges that cause export volumes to fluctuate. This fluctuation is influenced by various factors. These factors can be minimized using statistical methods such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Factor Analysis. This study includes data characterization for each variable and testing PCA and factor analysis assumptions, including multivariate normality testing, independence testing (Bartlett's test), sampling adequacy (KMO test), anti-image correlation testing, PCA testing, and factor analysis. The results indicate that the percentage contribution of fisheries to GDP, the number of coastal villages with disaster mitigation facilities, and the average daily per capita calorie consumption from fish are relatively less dispersed and not highly variable around the mean. Additionally, all data meet the assumptions, and the sample size is adequate. Factors such as aquaculture pond production and the percentage contribution of fisheries to GDP sufficiently explain the data variations.

This community service was carried out with the aim of reducing the risk of landslides by planting 100 albasia tree seedlings in areas prone to landslides. This activity involved the entire community of Pamarican Village, along with Galuh University KKN students. Through the preparation stage, socialization, training, and active participation of the community, this reforestation activity succeeded in having a positive impact. In addition to potentially reducing the risk of landslides, tree planting also provides ecological and economic benefits, such as water management, improved air quality, and potential income from sustainable forest products. With collective awareness and community involvement, it is hoped that steps to anticipate flood disasters can be more effectively carried out, maintain a healthy environment, and create sustainable environmental sustainability in Pamarican District, Ciamis Regency.

This community service activity aims to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) in the efforts to eliminate AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria (ATM), as well as to enhance disaster resilience in Serdang Bedagai Regency. Through a participatory approach, the program involves local communities in outreach, training, and the development of CSO networks focused on health issues and disaster mitigation. The activities began with an analysis of the community health situation and needs assessment, followed by education on the prevention of infectious diseases and disaster risk management. The results of the program implementation indicate an increase in community awareness regarding the importance of health and disaster preparedness, as well as the establishment of stronger collaboration among various community elements. By empowering CSOs, it is expected that a healthier and more resilient environment will be created, thereby reducing the impact of infectious diseases and natural disasters. This program not only provides direct benefits to the community but also builds sustainable local capacity to face future health and disaster challenges.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become essential technological tools for collecting, storing, processing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data to support various human activities. The rapid advancement of information technology has significantly expanded the use of GIS, particularly through web-based platforms and mobile applications, enabling wider accessibility and real-time data utilization. This study focuses on analyzing the utilization of GIS applications and websites across multiple sectors and their contributions to improving efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making processes in daily life. The main objective of this research is to identify, evaluate, and synthesize recent developments in GIS implementation through a systematic literature review. Scientific articles were collected from reputable international and national journals published within the last five years (2018–2022). A total of 130 international journals and 100 national journals were initially identified through database searches. After applying relevance screening and inclusion criteria, 33 selected articles were analyzed in depth to extract key findings, application trends, and potential research gaps. The results show that GIS applications and web-based systems play a vital role in supporting various sectors. In education, GIS facilitates spatial mapping for industrial internship placement (PRAKERIN) and school zoning management. In healthcare, GIS assists in mapping healthcare facilities, including pharmacies and hospitals, to improve service accessibility. In transportation, GIS-based systems provide route planning, traffic monitoring, and public transport information to enhance mobility and reduce congestion. GIS applications are also increasingly applied in environmental monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, and natural resource management. Overall, this study emphasizes the growing importance of GIS technologies as strategic tools for data-driven decision-making and sustainable development. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in optimizing GIS-based solutions to improve public services and quality of life.

The impact of landslides causes a lack of confidence and confidence in the community, so that preparedness and self-efficacy are needed when faced with critical problems such as disasters. This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and community preparedness in dealing with landslides. Individuals who have high self-efficacy tend to feel confident and confident when preparing for disaster threats, even though the threat of the disaster is a threat. who bears the risk. The sample of this study was 177 respondents and the sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data collection in the study used a questionnaire, namely preparedness and self-efficacy. Questionnaires were used to analyze demographic characteristics, preparedness, and self-efficacy. The results showed that the majority were average (92.7) adult age male (55.4%). The level of preparedness in the high category is (63.8%) and self-efficacy is (57.1%). Bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between preparedness and self-efficacy 0.000 (p < 0.05). The strength of the correlation coefficient in the criteria is sufficient (r=0.380). Researchers suggest that the community participation in landslide disaster preparation is supported by good self-efficacy for preparation for landslides in order to reduce disaster risks such as fatalities.  

Indonesia is a country that faces a high risk of multiple disasters, one of which is fire disasters that can be prevented by the community through preparedness and early detection. The community service program, implemented by a team of lecturers and students from the Disaster Management Study Program at Budi Luhur University in collaboration with the Tanjungpinang SAR Office, conducted a basic fire extinguishing training session at SMAN 2 Tanjungpinang. The target audience for this training was students involved in the Scout, Paskibraka, and PKS (School Security Patrol) extracurricular activities, aimed at increasing student preparedness for fire emergencies. The activities included both theoretical materials and practical exercises on extinguishing fires and techniques for victim evacuation. The evaluation results showed an increase in participants' knowledge, particularly regarding the basic concepts of fire and victim movement, with understanding levels ranging from 45% to 100%, depending on the material. Although the results were positive, areas such as the type of fire extinguisher material and victim transfer techniques require further emphasis. This collaboration between educational institutions and disaster response agencies has proven effective in building student awareness to deal with emergency situations. Recommendations for future training include adopting a more interactive approach and incorporating intensive simulations to enhance students' understanding and readiness to face disaster.

In essence, every child has the right to safety, survival, and the right to receive quality education. However, these rights may not be fulfilled due to several threats, both internal and external. Threats can occur from family factors, the environment, nature, and technology that can cause children's rights to be unsustainable. These disasters, both small and large disasters, will basically have an impact on the safety and education of children. If education is disrupted, there is a risk that children will drop out of school or even be unable to attend school permanently. The interruption of education will have a negative impact on children both economically and socially in the future, in addition to also having an impact on the child's family and community.

The use of Artificial Neural Networks (JST) for weather prediction is one of the innovative approaches in climate data analysis. This study aims to apply JST in predicting weather, especially rainfall and the number of rainy days in the North Sumatra region. Historical weather data obtained from BMKG Region I for 2022-2023 is used as input to train the JST model. With a training process that involves processing rainfall data, this model is expected to provide accurate predictions regarding weather patterns. The results of this research can help in agricultural sector planning, disaster risk mitigation, and natural resource management. JST has proven to be effective in identifying dynamic and complex weather patterns, so it has the potential to be used in long-term weather prediction.

The flash floods and landslides in Central Aceh Regency are hydrometeorological disasters resulting from the interaction between natural factors and environmental conditions, such as extreme rainfall and declining ecological capacity due to land-use changes. In this context, community service activities conducted by law students of Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara function not only as humanitarian responses but also as a medium for social learning in internalizing the values of religious moderation based on local wisdom. This study aims to examine the role of students in disaster response and how these values are internalized through interactions with the Gayo community. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-participatory design. Data were collected through participatory observation, informal interviews, and documentation during activities in disaster-affected areas, and analyzed through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that these activities contributed to both physical recovery and social-psychological support, including trauma healing. Local wisdom values such as deliberation, mutual cooperation, and social solidarity act as social capital in strengthening community resilience and reflect religious moderation in daily life. Overall, this approach integrates academic knowledge, humanitarian values, and religious moderation while fostering students’ social awareness, empathy, and commitment

Background: PTSD occurs when a person undergoes life-threatening events like war, terrorism, accidents, abuse, or natural disasters. It can greatly impact an individual's well-being, causing harm to their physical, mental, social, and environmental health. Purpose: The aim of this research is to uncover the connection between PTSD symptoms and the quality of life. Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with descriptive characteristics and a cross-sectional design. The number of participants was 135 people who volunteered to be involved in flood disaster management operations. The research location was in Putussibau. Results:  According to the possibility of PTSD, about 32.6% of respondents were suspected of experiencing PTSD symptoms. In terms of physical health, 34.1% of respondents had a moderate level, in terms of psychological well-being, 34.8% of respondents had a moderate level, in terms of social relationships, 27.4% of respondents had a poor level, and in terms of relationships with the environment, 33.3% of respondents had a good level. The results of the bivariate test showed that the p value had a value greater than 0.05.  Conclusion: Due to the frequent flooding in Putussibau, volunteers may experience adjustments. In addition, engagement in regular exercise may be a factor that supports a good quality of life for respondents. These factors may explain why no correlation was found between the two variables.

Drought is a hydrometeorological disaster that significantly affects water availability and agricultural activities. Pesisir Selatan Regency has diverse topographic conditions that influence the level of vulnerability to drought, thereby requiring a comprehensive spatial analysis. This study aims to map drought risk by integrating slope steepness with other biophysical parameters using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The data employed include slope maps derived from DEMNAS, rainfall data (CHIRPS 2024), soil types, land use, and river networks. The analysis was conducted through scoring and overlay methods to produce a drought risk map. The results indicate that areas with very steep slopes (>45%) have a high level of vulnerability due to surface runoff dominance and low infiltration capacity, particularly in Bayang Utara District. In contrast, flat to gently sloping areas dominated by rice fields and forest cover are relatively low-risk. Overall, drought risk in the region is classified into three categories: low, medium, and high. The resulting maps can serve as a basis for local governments in developing spatial planning policies, water conservation infrastructure, and disaster mitigation strategies that are more adaptive and sustainable.

Basseang Village, Pinrang Regency is an area with a hilly contour that is prone to landslides, especially during high rainfall. The lack of vegetation as a soil retainer is the main factor that increases the risk of disasters in this area. In addition, there is a diversification of cocoa plantation crops to corn which is considered to have better economic benefits. From this change in plant types, it has an impact on the strength of the soil that is prone to landslides. This study aims to implement landslide disaster mitigation through tree planting with a community-based approach. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR), which involves the community in every stage, from planning, seed distribution, to planting and maintenance. A total of 950 tree seedlings, consisting of candlenut, coffee, and cocoa, were distributed to 20 heads of families in landslide-prone areas. The results of the program show that this activity not only improves soil stability, but also builds public awareness of the importance of environmental conservation. In addition, the formation of environmental care groups is an indicator of the sustainability of the program. In conclusion, the participatory approach to disaster mitigation in Basseang Village has proven effective in reducing the risk of landslides and providing economic benefits to the local community.

The planting of mangroves in the northern district of Pekalongan is a mitigation effort. Where this area has a lot of coastal and coastal areas. This has caused the region to suffer disasters such as flooding and robbery. The function of the mangrove here as a barrier when the seawater is affected. With the presence of mangrove, the appearance of the sea waves can be suppressed so that the impact of damage on the land can be minimized. This effort is also supported by government regulations, namely the Disaster Management Act No. 24 of 2007. Mangrove planting in the northern district of Pekalongan City, especially in the Slamaran Beach area of Degayu Village, Northern Pekalongan, Central Java is a form of care for the environment and nature, which is carried out by the UKM-F Institution of Dycres UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, the Community of Joint Collaboration with the city of Pakalongan, as well as several other communities.Where it is also part of the community service activities carried out by students, students, and the community around. The purpose of this dedication is to reduce the risk of disasters or mitigation, especially floods and debris. It also builds a solid foundation for the sustainability of ecosystems and the well-being of local communities

The purpose of this study is to describe the spirituality of children aged 8-12 years in Aek Raja Village after the earthquake in 2022. The research method used is qualitative research. The informant determination technique is purposive sampling based on certain criteria that are in accordance with the research topic. The data collection technique for this study is using semi-structured interviews and documentation in the form of images. Based on the results of the research that has been conducted by the author, children in Aek Raja Village are increasingly active in participating in church activities after the natural disaster that occurred several years ago. Then they are more diligent in communicating with God through prayer. In the Christian faith, praying is not a spiritual activity that is done when someone has time to do it. Praying is also not done when someone has important needs or Likewise, children in Aek Raja Village have communicated with God the Creator through prayer. Children also believe in God. Likewise, children in Aek Raja Village, that they should be children of God always believe in God through the faith they have. Then children have love for others. Love for God is manifested through total obedience to His commandments and living according to His will written in the Word. This love for God becomes a solid foundation for love for others and love for oneself. Love is the essence of God, the nature of God, and the attributes of God. God has given His love to humans, therefore, humans are also expected to give love to Him and love one another. This is because only through mutual love between humans, love for God can be reflected well in human life. Likewise, the children in the village of Aek Raja that children already love others, especially their parents.

Gorontalo Regency is one of the areas prone to annual flooding. One of the villages in Tibawa District, Gorontalo Regency, affected by floods is Balahu Village. The flood problem in Balahu Village is a serious issue and requires solutions to minimize the negative impacts caused by the periodic floods that occur every year. To address this problem, the Thematic KKN Program was implemented by developing and applying innovations to face disaster threats, through the mapping of natural disaster evacuation routes and disaster mitigation training for the Balahu Village community. The method used in this Thematic KKN Program to create evacuation route maps utilized network analysis. Students and the community collaborated in mapping evacuation routes, creating direction signs, and conducting disaster evacuation simulations with the support of relevant agencies, resulting in evacuation route maps ready for use during disasters. The UNG Thematic KKN 2024 activities provided significant benefits by contributing to the development of geophysical knowledge in disaster management, providing information on flood evacuation route mapping, enhancing community understanding of disaster mitigation, and strengthening community self-reliance and resilience in facing natural disasters.