Community Adaptation Strategies in Facing Land Movement Prone Areas in Deliksari Village, Gunungpati Subdistrict, Semarang City

Deliksari Village, Gunungpati Subdistrict, Semarang City, is an area prone to land movement disasters due to geological conditions and high rainfall. This research aims to find out the community's adaptation strategy in facing the disaster. A qualitative approach was applied to understand the role and strategies of the community in disaster prevention and management. Data were collected through interviews and observations with residents and the Head of RT of Deliksari Village, to identify the occurrence of land movement disasters and the adaptation strategies applied. The results showed that the community has high awareness and preparedness, reflected in the initiative and collection of contributions for infrastructure improvements. Despite facing obstacles such as lack of information and embarrassment in asking for help, the spirit of mutual cooperation is the key to community resilience. This research confirms that disaster mitigation is not only the responsibility of the government, but a collective effort of all elements of society. With support from the government and the private sector, communities can improve their preparedness for future ground motion risks. The findings provide valuable insights for the development of more effective disaster mitigation strategies, and serve as a model for other areas facing similar risks. Keywords: Adaptation strategies, disaster mitigation, land movement prone, Deliksari,