UNS — Students from KKN UNS Group 179, in collaboration with the Jetak Village Government, have initiated the establishment of a Disaster Risk Reduction Forum (FPRB) in Jetak Village, Sidoharjo District, Sragen Regency. The event was held on August 13, 2024, at the Jetak Village Hall. It was attended by 40 representatives, including members of women’s groups such as the Family Welfare Movement (PKK), Posyandu (Integrated Health Post), village officials, village midwives, the Village Consultative Agency (BPD), Babinkamtibmas (Community Police Officers), Human Development Cadres (KPM), and community leaders from across Jetak Village.

Siswanto, the Head of Jetak Village, stated that the FPRB initiative was driven by the KKN UNS students 2024 to mitigate disaster risks. This activity is part of UNS’s commitment to support the realization of disaster-resilient villages, as mandated by law.

Jetak Village, Sragen, urgently requires the establishment of a Disaster-Resilient Village (Destana) due to its location along the Mungkung River, which annually triggers flooding in the area. “It can be said that floods occur here every year during the rainy season, mainly due to the overflow of the Mungkung River,” Siswanto explained.

In his remarks, Siswanto expressed hope that the forum would make Jetak Village resilient not only to floods but to other potential disasters as well.

Daffa Mutazakki Nufus, the leader of KKN UNS Destana Group 179, emphasized that the FPRB’s role is crucial not only during disasters but also in pre- and post-disaster efforts. The establishment of this forum is expected to strengthen Jetak Village’s disaster management capabilities.

In line with this initiative, a socialization on the formation of FPRB was conducted prior to its establishment. The event featured two guest speakers: Dr. Agung Hidayat, S.Pd., M.Sc., a researcher and disaster management activist from UNS who also serves as the Field Supervisor for KKN Group 179, and Danang Hermawan, S.H., Head of the Prevention and Preparedness Division at the Sragen Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The socialization event was attended by various participants, including village officials, neighborhood association (RT/RW) heads, and community organizations from Jetak Village.

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Editor: Dwi Hastuti