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West Sumatra is one of the Indonesian regions with high exposure to natural hazards, making fast, accurate, and accessible disaster information essential. This study aims to analyze the role of the Instagram account of the West Sumatra Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) in disseminating disaster information, examining both institutional management practices and public interpretation of the messages. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with ten external informants and six internal BPBD informants, supported by observation and documentation of Instagram-based disaster communication. The data were analyzed through reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that Instagram functions as a channel for early warning, emergency updates, disaster education, documentation, and public interaction. Internal informants described content production through field documentation, editing, 5W+1H-based narration, verification, and coordination with related agencies. Public informants perceived BPBD information as clear, credible, and useful for daily preparedness, although they expected faster updates, simpler visuals, and more interactive content. The study implies that disaster communication through Instagram needs to strengthen verification procedures, real-time updates, human resources, and two-way engagement.

This study aims to reflect on the theological meaning of natural disasters in Sumatra (Aceh, Simeulue, Padang) from an ecological perspective. Although Sumatra is geologically prone to earthquakes and tectonic activities due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, hydrometeorological disasters such as floods and landslides are exacerbated by human actions, including deforestation, watershed degradation, and uncontrolled land conversion. This research employs a qualitative-descriptive approach using library research and a theological-reflective method. Primary sources include Sacred Scripture, Church documents (Laudato Si', Gaudium et Spes, General Directory for Catechesis), and relevant ecological theology literature. The findings indicate that natural disasters in Sumatra can be interpreted as "signs of the times" revealing both ecological and moral crises. Disasters are not divine punishment but consequences of humanity's misuse of freedom in managing creation. Ecological conversion is urgently needed at personal, social, and structural levels. Within the catechetical framework, disaster experiences become "texts of life" that guide the faithful toward mature faith expressed in lifestyle changes, solidarity, and responsibility for our common home.

Collecting donations for natural disaster victims is a form of social solidarity widely practiced by the community, including students. However, in practice, these fundraising activities must be carried out in accordance with applicable legal provisions, specifically Regulation of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 8 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of the Collection of Money or Goods (PUB). This study aims to analyze the implementation of Ministerial Regulation Number 8 of 2021 in the practice of collecting donations for natural disasters by students. The research method used is a normative empirical research method with a legislative and sociological approach. Data were obtained through literature review and interviews with the Social Services Agency and student organizations. The results show that the implementation of Ministerial Regulation Number 8 of 2021 in student fundraising activities has actually taken place, but is not yet fully optimal. This is evident in the continued discovery of donation collections carried out without official permits from authorized agencies and the lack of accountability reporting for collected funds. This condition indicates that the level of compliance with administrative provisions in the implementation of fundraising is still relatively low. Therefore, increased regulatory dissemination, more effective oversight, and increased legal awareness among students are needed to ensure that fundraising activities are carried out transparently, accountably, and in accordance with applicable laws.

Sutera Subdistrict is an area affected by floods and landslides, causing significant damage to residential areas. Most houses suffered severe damage and are no longer habitable, making housing relocation a crucial post-disaster response. This study aims to identify settlements located in disaster-prone zones and determine potential land areas for housing relocation in Sutera. The method applied involves scoring and weighting combined with spatial analysis of various physical parameters and disaster vulnerability levels.The results indicate that Sutera Subdistrict has considerable potential land for housing relocation, with the highest potential found in Nagari Amping Parak Timur. However, the physical characteristics of the area and variations in disaster vulnerability require selective and planned land utilization. Disaster vulnerability maps serve as an essential basis for spatial planning and development control, particularly in determining relocation sites. In addition, strengthening mitigation efforts and enhancing community preparedness are necessary to minimize disaster risks and support the development of a safer and more sustainable area.

This study was motivated by the low learning outcomes of students in Social Studies, particularly on natural disaster material in Grade IV of SDI Halibenaus. The purpose of this research was to describe the implementation of the Active Learning model in improving students’ learning outcomes. This study employed a qualitative approach using Classroom Action Research (CAR) conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 17 fourth-grade students consisting of 10 boys and 7 girls. Data collection techniques included observation, tests, and documentation, while data analysis was carried out through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicated an improvement in students’ learning outcomes in each cycle. The average score in Cycle I was 64.35% with a mastery level of 35.29%, which increased in Cycle II to 83.17% with a mastery level of 82.35%. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the implementation of the Active Learning model is effective in improving students’ learning outcomes in Social Studies on natural disaster material for fourth-grade students at SDI Halibenaus.

This study aims to analyze the interfaith solidarity of UINSU Law students after natural disasters in North Sumatra and Aceh and to identify the forms of social activities and humanitarian values developed through these humanitarian actions. The research method used is a qualitative method with a field research approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research data sources were obtained from students, social volunteers, and disaster-affected communities involved in humanitarian activities. The results of the study indicate that UINSU Law students have an important role in helping communities through fundraising activities, humanitarian volunteers, psychosocial assistance, and interfaith cooperation. The interfaith solidarity carried out by the students was able to strengthen social relationships, increase tolerance, and create social harmony in post-disaster communities. In addition, the values of religious moderation, social concern, and unity became the main foundations of the students’ humanitarian activities. The presence of students among disaster victims gave a positive impact on the social recovery process and strengthened the sense of brotherhood and humanity within Indonesia’s multicultural society.

The frequent earthquakes in Indonesia have had complex impacts, not only on physical damage and material losses, but also on the psychological aspects of survivors. One psychological problem that often arises is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can disrupt mental health, quality of life, and an individual's ability to return to normal activities. This condition requires appropriate treatment, one of which is through providing effective coping strategies for survivors. The purpose of this study is to collect and review knowledge related to coping strategies used by earthquake disaster victims who experience PTSD. This study uses a literature review approach by exploring various relevant scientific sources that are in line with the topic. The analysis process was carried out using the content analysis method, namely an in-depth discussion of the data with reference to the stress coping theory proposed by Lazarus and Folkman. The results of the study indicate that each region, both in Indonesia and in various countries, has a different approach to coping strategies to overcome PTSD in earthquake victims. These differences are influenced by culture, social values, community support, and available resources. In general, the identified coping strategies fall into two main categories: problem-focused coping (active coping), which focuses on solving problems, and emotion-focused coping (passive coping), which focuses on managing emotions resulting from trauma. These findings confirm that a combination of these two strategies, tailored to individual characteristics and cultural context, can be an effective approach to the psychological recovery of earthquake survivors.  

Indonesia is known as an archipelago located on the Ring of Fire, which is the confluence of three major tectonic plates, namely Indo Australia, Eurasia and the Pacific. This causes Indonesia to be an area at risk of experiencing various kinds of natural disasters. The elderly are one of the groups of people who are most vulnerable to the high psychological impact of natural disasters. Resilience in times of crisis is an important psychological ability in individuals, especially the elderly, because it is expected to make individuals strong and able to adapt to changes in conditions that occur in their lives. elderly, because it is expected to make individuals strong and able to adapt to changes in conditions that occur well. Resilience is a personal trait that refers to positive adaptation and reducing negative influences and stressors so that individuals can improve mentally and maintain their health despite experiencing severe problems. The purpose of this study is to determine and explore various images of resilience and to find out the importance of resilience for the elderly in dealing with disasters. The method used in this research is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method where the literature related to the research will be analyzed and synthesized. The results and conclusions of this study are that the many types of natural disasters that occur in Indonesia make people from every group, especially the elderly, have resilience. The literature analyzed is literature published on Google Scholar, ISSN standardized and published between 2019 and 2024. The number of literature analyzed in this study was 8 literature.  The results of this study are a description of the resilience of the elderly consisting of several categories / levels of resilience, things that affect resilience, how the elderly adjust, and elderly preparedness for natural disasters. In addition, this study concluded that resilience is important for the elderly to deal with natural disasters.

Flooding is a disaster that comes from nature directly, whether it is caused by the frequency of high rainfall or the capacity of rivers that are unable to stem the swift flow of water. Thus, appropriate measures (Mitigation) are needed to be able to cope with flood natural disasters. This research intends to conduct an in-depth field study related to flood disasters in Kudus Regency and its mitigation guidelines. Then the researcher evaluates whether the mitigation measures can have a significant impact on the decline of flood natural disasters in Kudus Regency. The research method in this study applies qualitative with a field study approach style. Based on the previous research, it was found that several measures have been taken to mitigate the occurrence of flood disasters. However, these steps have in fact not been able to overcome flooding in Kudus Regency. Based on the results of an in-depth analytical study by applying the theory of policy effectiveness by Joseph John Campbell, it was found that several flood disaster mitigation efforts carried out by the Kudus Regency Government were still ineffective because they had not been able to significantly reduce the incidence of flooding. Policy improvements and more assertive program implementation are needed so that the results are more optimal.

Handling natural disaster victims requires a fast, precise, and fair aid distribution process. In this context, expert systems can be utilized as a decision-making tool in determining the type and amount of aid that should be given to victims. This article develops a desktop-based expert system using the Java programming language, which is able to calculate the type of aid based on the condition of the victim, the level of damage, and the number of affected family members. The method used is a rule-based expert system with if-then logic. The results show that this system can assist field officers in accelerating the calculation and distribution of aid.

Based on the 2016-2020 Central Java Disaster Risk Assessment, floods and landslides are the most frequent disasters, with 818 flood cases accounting for 31.33% of the total disasters and landslides accounting for 29.57%. This study aims to cluster disaster-prone areas in Central Java using the K-Means algorithm and the GeoPandas library. Data on disaster events for the period 2019-2023 was obtained from the National Disaster Management Agency, while administrative map data of Central Java was downloaded from the Geoportal of Central Java Province. The research stages include data collection, data cleaning, standardization using the Standard Scaler method, application of the K-Means algorithm for regional clustering, and visualization of results using GeoPandas. The results showed that Central Java was divided into four clusters, namely: cluster 0 (disaster-prone areas) includes 3 regions, cluster 1 (non-disaster-prone areas) has 22 regions, cluster 2 (flood-prone areas) consists of 7 regions, and cluster 3 (landslide-prone areas) has 3 regions. The results of this research provide spatial data-based information that can be used as a basis in decision-making for disaster mitigation in Central Java.

This study aims to analyze the community's preparedness in facing natural disasters in Tegaltirto Village through indicators that include preparedness, vulnerability, and social resilience. Based on data collected through surveys and field observations in several hamlets, the analysis is conducted using data on preparedness values, vulnerability, and social resilience to provide an overview of how ready the community is to face natural disasters. The results of this study are expected to provide recommendations for improving community preparedness for natural disasters and contribute to disaster mitigation planning in the field of civil engineering.  

Penanganan bencana merupakan isu krusial dalam mengurangi dampak negatif bencana alam dan non-alam di Kota Semarang, yang memiliki potensi bencana seperti banjir, gempa bumi, dan kebakaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis penanganan bencana di Kota Semarang pada tahun 2024 dengan menggunakan metode Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) dan VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR), untuk menentukan prioritas tindakan yang paling efektif dalam mitigasi dan respons bencana. Metode AHP digunakan untuk memberikan bobot pada kriteria-kriteria yang mempengaruhi penanganan bencana, seperti kesiapsiagaan, infrastruktur, dan sumber daya manusia. Selanjutnya, metode VIKOR diterapkan untuk memilih solusi terbaik berdasarkan alternatif penanganan bencana. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prioritas penanganan bencana di Kota Semarang sebaiknya difokuskan pada penguatan sistem peringatan dini dan pengembangan infrastruktur evakuasi, dengan memperhatikan kesiapsiagaan masyarakat sebagai faktor pendukung utama. Berdasarkan perhitungan AHP, kriteria "kesiapsiagaan masyarakat" memperoleh bobot tertinggi, sementara perhitungan VIKOR menunjukkan bahwa tindakan penguatan infrastruktur evakuasi adalah solusi terbaik untuk mengurangi dampak bencana. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan Pemerintah Kota Semarang untuk meningkatkan investasi pada infrastruktur penanganan bencana dan memperkuat pelatihan serta keterlibatan masyarakat dalam program kesiapsiagaan bencana.  

This study examines the efforts of National Defense carried out by referring to the management of reserve components in the form of indigenous communities in managing the pandemic and natural disasters. Many indigenous institutions have shown extraordinary abilities in responding to crises quickly and effectively. The purpose of this study is to show that local indigenous institutions play a key role in coordinating aid and reconstruction efforts. The mutual cooperation system that is deeply embedded in the indigenous social structure allows for the rapid mobilization of community resources to help victims and begin the recovery process. Qualitative research uses a descriptive approach to collect data systematically, factually, and quickly according to the description when the research was conducted. The results of this study indicate that the integration of local wisdom in disaster mitigation also has the potential to strengthen the resilience of the community as a whole. By respecting and utilizing local knowledge, disaster mitigation efforts are not only more effective but also more accepted and supported by the local community in order to maintain state sovereignty.

Mitigasi bencana merupakan upaya mengurangi risiko dan dampak buruk bencana melalui pembangunan fisik dan peningkatan kesiapsiagaan masyarakat. Tujuan utama program PKM ini adalah untuk mempersiapkan siswa-siswa Sekolah Dasar dari 7 sekolah di pesisir pantai Kota Bandar Lampung agar dapat menyelamatkan diri saat terjadi bencana alam dengan cara memberikan pengetahuan tentang mitigasi bencana dan menyediakan jalur evakuasi yang jelas. Lokasi percontohan untuk sosialisasi dan pelatihan adalah di SDN 1 Sukamaju Teluk Betung Timur. Metode kegiatan PKM ini yaitu Service-Learning yang merupakan pendekatan pembelajaran yang mengintegrasikan kegiatan akademik dengan pengabdian masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan berjalan lancar dan kolaboratif sesuai  rencana, jalur evakuasi, tiitk kumpul dan display-display yang dibutuhkan sudah terpasang di lokasi secara permanen, lalu sosialisasi dan simulasi untuk memastikan penggunaan display dan langkah-langkah evakuasi sudah di jalankan. Kegiatan ini menghasilkan transfer pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada siswa-siswa Sekolah Dasar melalui display, sosialisasi dan pelatihan, dimana pengetahuan dan kecakapan siswa tentang bencana meningkat menjadi 100%.

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.

In this paper, we want to present the development of several previous writings and then make them into new topics related to God's presence in natural disasters by looking at them from the perspective of the Old Testament. There are so many responses from religious people, especially in Christianity, about God's presence in a disaster or natural disaster. There are those who think that the cause of disasters is humans themselves, there are also those who assume that disasters arise because God wants to give a warning or punishment to humans. Therefore, this article will describe God's presence in a disaster in general.  

Geologically, Indonesia is located along the Ring of Fire, a volcanic line that surrounds the Pacific Ocean, making Indonesia a vulnerable country and has the potential to experience natural disasters. This is not proportional to the ability and readiness of the community in dealing with natural disasters. This community service socialization and disaster mitigation simulation was carried out to Kemala Bhayangkari 9 Waru Junior High School Students which aims to provide education to be alert when facing natural disasters, especially earthquakes. This socialization and simulation is very effective as seen from the students practicing the simulations that we demonstrate, so it can also be assessed that students really understand and are ready if there is a natural disaster

Java Island is the most disaster-prone region in Indonesia because Java Island is located in a convex zone (meeting each other) between two tectonic plates, namely the Eurasian Plate in the north, and the Indo-Australian Plate which causes the formation of volcanoes and earthquakes. Java Island which is near the convergence zone of these plates causes Java to become a disaster-prone zone, with many volcanoes that often erupt and experience many earthquakes. Volcanoes are formed due to the movement of hot magma from the meeting of plates to the earth's surface. While earthquakes occur due to the instantaneous movement of earth plates.

Indonesia, as a country with complex geological conditions due to the convergence of various tectonic plates, is highly susceptible to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. The city of Semarang, as the capital of Central Java Province, also frequently faces disasters such as floods, landslides, and earthquakes. Predicting the occurrence of natural disasters becomes crucial to mitigate the negative impacts they cause. This study uses the Markov chain method to predict natural disasters in the city of Semarang based on disaster data from 2018-2022. The prediction results indicate a 16% chance of floods, 34% chance of landslides, 10% chance of tornadoes, 22% chance of fires, and 17% chance of falling trees in 2023. Validation of the predictions against actual data for 2023 shows a relatively good match for floods and fires, but there are significant differences in the predictions for tornadoes and falling trees. These results indicate that the Markov chain method has potential in predicting disaster occurrences, but accuracy improvements are needed to account for weather variability and dynamic environmental factors. This research is expected to assist the government and society in enhancing disaster preparedness and mitigation in the future.