Disaster Risk Reduction in Muslim Residential Areas Based on Community Participation (The Case of Kayupuring Petungkriyono Pekalongan)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to practice the commands in Islam to participate in disaster management through
appropriate mentoring activities to support community members in the community in terms of disaster risk
reduction in Kayupuring Village. This study uses the Participatory Action Research method. The research was
conducted in Kayupuring Village with the research subjects of community members, especially those who are
members of the Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) and Karang Taruna who have an interest in
realizing an independent village in facing potential disaster threats and increasing the role of the community in
processing resources to reduce disaster risk. This research resulted in several activities, including 1) Socialization
and Formation of a Disaster Resilient Village Volunteer Team (Destana); 2) Revitalization and Disaster Risk
Assessment; 3) Self-Assessment and Creation of Evacuation Paths; and 4) Tree Planting.