Paseduluran: A Local Wisdom in Dealing with the Earthquake Disaster in Javanese Society

Abstract

Earthquake in Bantul on May 27, 2006 brought catastrophic impacts for society as the victims. There were the most serious damages and highest number of victims in Bawuran Village. On the other hand, Srigading Village had the lowest damages and there was no victim. Bawuran Village is located on graben which causes its vulnerability towards earthquake threat. Meanwhile, Srigading Village is situated on 3-10 meters above the sea level, which makes it vulnerable to tsunami. The adaptation capacity is very important to minimize the costs of natural disasters. Based on the reviews of those backgrounds, the researcher will examine the societal adaptation capacity in Bawuran and Srigading Village regarding to its vulnerability towards tsunami and earthquake. Societal adaptation capacity can be seen as society's readiness in facing natural disasters. This research uses qualitative-descriptive method. Data collecting techniques are done by using literature study, fi eld observation through interview and documentation. The researcher also has conducted an in-depth interview with the local government i.e. the o cers of Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) in Bantul Regency. The result of this research is to fi