Assisting smart disaster management for smart city program, case study: Pringgokusuman village, Yogyakarta

Abstract

Abstract The smart city is a concept of creating a comfortable, safe, and accessible living place. Furthermore, a smart city is built to raise the value of the city in economic, social, and technology. One dimension of all seven dimensions planned by Yogyakarta Smart City Program is smart disaster management. Yogyakarta located in the disaster – prone area, with disaster potentials such as earthquake, fire, tornado, and flood. This particular dimension becoming essential to reduce the effects of a disaster. One of the effects of a disaster is the loss of human life. Citizen in Yogyakarta especially in Pringgokusuman is one of the group of element at risk in disaster. Education about disaster is important to them. This research aims to analyse citizen knowledge of the disaster information. This research is using qualitative research methodology including an indepth interview with descriptive analysis. This study shows that information about disaster management is not optimized, even though the information is needed. A suitable dissemination strategy needs to be developed in order to educate citizens and enhance their awareness in applying smart disaster management technology.