Earthquake Disaster Response Movement for Teenagers in Rw 08 Kampung Tengah, Kramatjati District

Abstract

Indonesia is recognized as one of the countries with the highest vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly earthquakes. Accordingly, disaster preparedness plays a crucial role in determining the community’s ability to respond promptly and effectively, thereby minimizing casualties, physical damage, and socio-economic consequences. Disaster preparedness refers to the capacity to manage emergencies efficiently in order to reduce potential losses. Programs to strengthen disaster preparedness can be implemented both in schools and through community-based initiatives. Through such approaches, adolescents are provided with opportunities to learn experientially, collaborate in teams, and enhance their awareness of the importance of preparedness. This highlights that disaster readiness is not solely an individual responsibility, but also a collective obligation of the community. The present activity aimed to improve adolescents’ knowledge and skills in earthquake emergency response. The program was conducted in RW 08 Kampung Tengah, Kramat Jati District, at a community residence on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, involving approximately 30 participants. The evaluation results demonstrated a significant difference between pre- and post-education knowledge scores. The mean difference was -11.233, with a 95% confidence interval ranging from -13.499 to -8.968, and a significance value of p = 0.000 (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that disaster preparedness education is effective in enhancing adolescents’ knowledge, particularly in relation to earthquake emergency response.