Description:
Abstract: Background: Disasters are events that threaten and disrupt the lives of people
and occurs suddenly resulting in the onset of loss of life, environmental damage, property
loss and psychological impact. Disasters often occur in South Kalimantan was flooded.
The incidence of flooding in South Kalimantan in the last one year as many as a dozen
times. One flood-prone village is Kelampaian Ilir village. In 2014, flooding has occurred
4 times in this village. Based on the results of field observations, as many as 81.27% of
rural communities Kelampaian Ilir still do not know the disaster management measures.
In addition, some of the people whose homes are not affected ordinary act against disasters.
Therefore, it is necessary to increase the knowledge and awareness in villages Kelampaian
Ilir in disaster management.
Methods: The method used is analytical observation. Samples are 85 families (KK) was
taken from the population using Slovin formula. The primary data obtained Melal ui field
survey and questionnaire division. Secondary data were obtained from the health center
and the village head Ilir Kelampaian.
Results and Discussion: Based on the results of field observations known that rural
communities Kelampaian Ilir who still do not know how to prevention and disaster relief as
much as 81.27%. Most of the population (98.19%) is still passive and do not take steps to