Tsunami risk awareness, hazard warning knowledge, and intended evacuation behavior among beach users in Bantul, Indonesia

Amri, Ikhwan and Giyarsih, Sri Rum and Ruslanjari, Dina (2024) Tsunami risk awareness, hazard warning knowledge, and intended evacuation behavior among beach users in Bantul, Indonesia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 109. ISSN 22124209

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Abstract

Tsunamis, although less frequent than other coastal hazards, are indispensable in tourism disaster management. Hence, enhancing preparedness is crucial for minimizing disaster risks for both coastal communities and visitors. This research delves into the preparedness of beach users in anticipating tsunami hazards in the coastal regions of Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) Province, Indonesia. Through questionnaire interviews involving 221 participants, the study evaluated risk awareness, knowledge of hazard warnings, and intended evacuation behaviors. Survey results revealed that the majority of beach users recognized the tsunami hazard in the coastal destinations they visited. A key challenge related to tsunami warning knowledge was the prevalent belief that tsunamigenic earthquakes always coincided with strong tremors, and many were unfamiliar with early warning systems. In terms of intended evacuation behaviors, most beach users accurately considered earthquakes as the basis for their self-rescue response time. The prevailing choice for evacuation was running inland for direction and on foot for the mode, while the average understanding of evacuation routes was moderate. The preparedness levels of beach users differed depending on their origin, with those from outside the DIY Province generally having the lowest understanding of particular tsunami warning indicators and evacuation routes. This study recommends an expansion of risk communication strategies and the reinforcement of proactive planning to ensure optimal protection for individuals in coastal destinations. © 2024 The Authors

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Cited by: 0; All Open Access, Hybrid Gold Open Access
Uncontrolled Keywords: Tsunami preparedness; Coastal tourism; Risk awareness; Warning knowledge; Evacuation behavior; Bantul
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
Divisions: Faculty of Geography > Departemen Geografi Lingkungan
Depositing User: Ahmad Fakih USMAN
Date Deposited: 29 Aug 2024 06:14
Last Modified: 29 Aug 2024 06:14
URI: https://ir.lib.ugm.ac.id/id/eprint/3707

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