Desa Tangguh Bencana di Desa Dawuhan

Summary

The video highlights a community's proactive approach to addressing landslide risks in Banjarnegara, Indonesia, where the local area is surrounded by three mountains. Initially supported by BPBD and Pro Kerto, the efforts involved risk mapping and disaster preparedness. A key initiative was the creation of a tubing rafting attraction, which later evolved into a full-fledged tourist destination, featuring a rest area. The collaboration between local residents, government, and Pokdarwis led to the development of a sustainable and resilient village tourism model, blending disaster mitigation with economic opportunities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The region experiences frequent landslides during the rainy season, posing a significant risk to local safety.
• 😀 The area is located in Maesa District, Banjarnegara Regency, at an elevation of 800 to 1200 meters above sea level.
• 😀 The region is surrounded by three mountains: Gunung Gajah, Gunung Gede, and Gunung Wangi, contributing to its geographical vulnerability.
• 😀 The potential for landslides is a primary concern for local communities, requiring close monitoring and mitigation efforts.
• 😀 The initial assistance came from BPBD Banjarnegara, followed by ongoing support from local partners such as Pro Kerto.
• 😀 The village conducted a study to map out the risk areas in response to the local landslide threat.
• 😀 The study revealed that RT1 and RW1 were the most at risk areas within the village, prompting further action to protect these zones.
• 😀 A local initiative to mitigate risks included the development of a tubing river adventure activity as a form of disaster risk reduction and tourism.
• 😀 The tubing activity, which uses rubber tubes, eventually became a key tourist attraction and helped raise awareness of the local disaster risks.
• 😀 This initiative led to the establishment of a rest area and, with support from local and provincial governments, laid the foundation for a sustainable tourist village that focuses on both tourism and disaster management.

Q & A

What is the location of Bisa Dauan?

Bisa Dauan is located in the Maesa subdistrict of Banjarnegara Regency, at an elevation of around 800 to 1200 meters above sea level.

What natural features surround Bisa Dauan?

Bisa Dauan is surrounded by three mountains: Gunung Gajah, Gunung Gede, and Gunung Wangi.

What is the main natural risk in Bisa Dauan?

The main natural risk in Bisa Dauan is landslides, which are a frequent occurrence, especially during the rainy season.

Who initially provided support for risk mitigation in Bisa Dauan?

The initial support for risk mitigation came from BPBD (Regional Disaster Management Agency) of Banjarnegara.

How long did the support from the Pro Kerto team last?

The support from the Pro Kerto team lasted for 10 months, focusing on disaster mitigation and risk mapping.

What risk did the mapping focus on in Bisa Dauan?

The mapping focused on the risk of landslides, particularly in RT 1, RW 1 of the village.

What local disaster mitigation initiative emerged from the mapping efforts?

As a result of the mapping efforts, a local disaster mitigation initiative identified the potential for a river that could be used for tubing, leading to the creation of a tourism activity.

What is 'Arung Jeram Tubing'?

Arung Jeram Tubing is a rafting activity using inflatable tubes, and it became the first tourism attraction in Bisa Dauan.

How did the development of tourism begin in Bisa Dauan?

The development of tourism began with the introduction of Arung Jeram Tubing, which later expanded to include a rest area and other tourism infrastructure.

How did the local government get involved in the development of tourism in Bisa Dauan?

The local government, including the provincial and district governments, supported the development of tourism, leading to the establishment of Pokdarwis (community-based tourism groups) and the creation of a tourism village.