MENINGKATKAN KESADARAN MASYARAKAT SEJAK DINI MELALUI SIMMULASI BENCANA GEMPA BUMIDI DESA WOTGALIH, LUMAJANG

Abstract

Lumajang is one of the areas on the island of Java that has the risk of an earthquake and tsunami. Lumajang Regency is close to the confluence of the Eurasian and Australian plates with a distance of about 250 km from the coast. For 76 km the Lumajang area from Tempursari District to Yosowilangun is a coastal area that has the character of big and high waves up to about 3 meters. Based on these conditions, it is necessary to make efforts to reduce disaster risk through education so that it can be introduced earlier to all students. The number of fatalities when a disaster occurs can be caused by a lack of preparedness and low knowledge about earthquakes. Madrasah Ibtidayah Riyadus Sholihin is one of the schools located in Kab. Lumajang is precisely in Wotgalih Village. So far, there have been no socialization activities regarding earthquakes and mitigation as well as simulations when an earthquake occurs in schools for students. Therefore, East Java UPN "Veteran" KKN students carry out community service activities, especially for students at school. The activities that have been achieved are the socialization and earthquake simulation that can be followed by all participants enthusiastically and very interactively so that it is hoped that it can be applied in everyday life. This KKN student service activity will increase students' preparedness, knowledge, and skills in saving themselves when an earthquake occurs.