The Sister Village Program: Evaluation of Refugee Camp in Deyangan Village, Magelang District in Merapi Preparedness

Abstract

. The research objective was to evaluate the readiness of the Peyangga village and increase preparedness in evacuating refugees. The research design was a mixed method with a survey approach and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). The survey results on the suitability of the contingency plan and the readiness of the buffer sites indicate that it is appropriate. Evacuation locations have been provided taking into account the number of survivors of Krinjing village. At level 3 (standby), evacuation has been carried out for vulnerable groups: the elderly, toddlers, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and groups with disabilities. Management of Logistical needs at the beginning was not optimal, however, after one week of implementation, management was carried out properly and transparently, especially recording logistic income and expenditure. In the field of education, an activity program has been structured and can run well, however in the field of economic and animal husbandry programs, preparations have not been made as planned. The results of the FGDs support that the contingency plan is good, but it is necessary to prepare the buffer villages in the livestock and economic sectors. To follow up the anticipation of the level increase, additional barracks for evacuation will be carried out and preparation of evacuation land for livestock.