"URGENSI” platform development to enhancing disaster preparedness among elderly

Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, lies between the Waru and Surabaya faults, making it prone to earthquake and frequent flooding due to dense populations and poor drainage. Among its resident, about 351,957 elderly people are especially vulnerable during disaster because of limited mobility, physical weakness, and difficulty accessing information. Yet, research on elderly disaster preparedness and technology-based support remains scarce. This research aims to developed and tested “LANSIATANGGUH”, a web-based application designed for elderly around UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur, following the ADDIE Model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). Stakeholder discussions informed the design process. The application integrates two main components: 1) KESTANA Assessment, a self-assessment tool to evaluate disaster and health preparedness, and 2) educational modules (KESTANA education and KITANA education) offering self-learning materials on health, disaster readiness and emergency kit preparation. Functionality testing involved 25 elderly participants near UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur. Results showed most respondents were neither healthy nor resilient when facing disasters. However, participants rated the application as user-friendly, visually appealing, and easy to understand. URGENSI demonstrates strong potential to enhance disaster preparedness, support elderly health, and contribute to broader disaster risk reduction and community resilience efforts in Indonesia.