Formulation of Natural Disaster Mitigation Strategies for Sukoharjo Regency, Indonesia by Applying Disaster Risk Assessment Approach

Abstract Sukoharjo Regency, located in Central Java Province of Indonesia, is an area that has the potential to be greatly affected by disasters. This research aims to identify the types of potential disasters that may occur in Sukoharjo Regency and make proposals for disaster mitigation measures in Sukoharjo Regency that can be effectively implemented by the Sukoharjo Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) for the period 2022 to 2027 using the Disaster Risk Assessment method. From the research that has been carried out, it was found that disasters that have the potential to occur and will occur in Sukoharjo Regency are floods, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes/extreme weather, drought, and forest or land fires. Based on the risk matrix assessment, it can be seen that hurricanes/extreme weather and floods are at the High level with a value of 15. Meanwhile, earthquakes, landslides, drought and forest or land fires are at the moderate level. The suggestions given for making improvements are: First, pre-disaster management, there are two situations, namely when there is no disaster and when there is a disaster. Second, during an emergency response, it includes: a quick and precise assessment of the location, damage and resources; determining the status of a disaster emergency; rescue and evacuation of disaster-affected communities; fulfilling basic needs; protection of vulnerable groups; and immediate restoration of vital infrastructure and facilities. Third, post-disaster management includes rehabilitation and reconstruction.