The Level of Preparedness of Grade X Students of SMK Negeri 5 Padang in Facing Earthquake Disaster

Abstract

SMK 5 Padang is one of the buildings affected by the 2009 earthquake, since 2012 SMK 5 Padang has never received any socialization regarding earthquake mitigation. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of preparedness of students against earthquakes. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The result of this study indicate that the preparedness of class X students of SMK 5 Padang to indicators of knowledge and attitudes is classified as ready by 85%, policy indicators classified as unprepared by 77%, indicators of the level of emergency response plans classified as unprepared by 79%, indicators of disaster warning systems classified as unprepared by 78%, and indicators of mobility and resources classified as less prepared by 79%.