ADAPTASI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP BENCANA LETUSAN GUNUNG KERINCI DI DESA GUNUNG LABU KECAMATAN KAYU ARO BARAT KABUPATEN KERINCI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the community adaptation to the disaster of the Mount Kerinci eruption in Gunung Labu Village, Kayu Aro Barat District, Kerinci Regency. This type of research is qualitative research. The research subjects were the Government of Gunung Labu Village, community and community leaders. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the study found that people's knowledge of the dangers and risks of living in areas prone to volcanic eruptions was categorized as good. Adaptation carried out by the people of Gunung Labu Village to the volcanic eruption: 1) Construction of strong foundations, walls and roofs so as not to collapse easily in the event of a disaster. 2) Use thicker clothes and masks in the morning and evening because of cold areas and to protect themselves from volcanic ash. 3) People collect food and drinks that are easily cooked and found around them. 4) In plantation crops the community adjusts agricultural crops by planting plantation crops that are fast harvesting and looking at the weather situation.