Peningkatan Kapasitas Masyarakat dalam Mitigasi Risiko Banjir melalui Pelatihan Hidrologi Partisipatif di Desa Rawapitu, Kabupaten Tulang Bawang

Abstract

Seasonal flooding poses a major threat to Rawapitu Village, Tulang Bawang Regency, especially during peak rainy seasons. The lack of community understanding of basic hydrological principles and minimal involvement in disaster mitigation have exacerbated flood impacts. This community service program aimed to enhance local capacity through participatory hydrology training, covering water cycle literacy, local risk identification, and the development of a community-based action plan. Methods used included field observation, semi-structured interviews, pre-post tests, and participatory mapping. The results show a significant increase in participants' understanding and the formulation of a community-driven action plan. The training demonstrates that an educational and participatory approach can empower communities to become central actors in locally grounded disaster risk reduction.