Earthquake Hazard Preparedness in Special Education

Case Studies of SLB Dharma Bhakti and SLB Negeri 1 Bantul

Abstract

Special school (SLB) has a higher level of vulnerability compared to normal school, due to the condition of their students, who are children with special needs. This study aims to analyze the physical condition and disaster management efforts of SLB Dharma Bhakti Piyungan and SLB Negeri 1 Bantul. Besides, this study also analyzes education, prevention, and disaster risk reduction efforts at those special schools. The method that was used in this study is a mixed method, namely the quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative primary data related to the physical condition of school buildings was obtained from field survey results, while primary data related to disaster management and education, prevention and disaster risk reduction efforts were obtained from in-depth interviews with triangulation of sources. The data analysis technique used for quantitative data is analysis using rapid visual screening sheets (RVS) FEMA P-154 Level 1 SLB Building. The vulnerability value of buildings in SLB Dharma Bhakti Piyungan was calculated to be 42.85%, falling into the medium-high category and having a high likelihood of suffering earthquake-related damage. In contrast, the vulnerability value of buildings in SLB Negeri 1 Bantul was calculated to be 30.27%, falling into the moderate category and having a low likelihood of suffering earthquake-related damage. Then, SLB Dharma Bhakti Piyungan meets 6 of the 21 indicators for achieving the disaster management pillars, whereas SLB Negeri 1 Bantul meets 16 indicators. SLB Dharma Bhakti Piyungan meets 4 of the indicators in the education pillar of disaster risk reduction and prevention, while SLB Negeri 1 Bantul meets 22 of the indicators.