The role of digital literacy capability of Babinsa Kodim 0705/Magelang to improve community preparedness for natural disasters

• Published in: E3S web of conferences Vol. 464; p. 4001
• Main Authors: Mawardi Syam, Budi, Sutisna, Sobar, Kurniadi, Anwar, Kusuma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 01-01-2023
• ISSN: 2267-1242; 2267-1242
• DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202346404001

The intensity of disaster events that occur in the Kodim 0705/Magelang area is high. Therefore, Babinsa, who serves in the Kodim 0705/Magelang area as the spearhead who is in direct contact with the community in villages, has a central role in increasing community preparedness in the village under his guidance. To support the implementation of this task, Babinsa must have digital literacy capabilities in the face of natural disasters that occur. This research aims to analyze the role of the digital literacy capability of Babinsa, who serve in the Kodim 0705/Magelang area, in improving community preparedness in the village under their guidance in the face of natural disasters. The method used in this research is the library research method, where in this method the collection of reference sources related to the problem that is the topic of research is carried out, and then from the reference sources it is carefully understood so that the research results are obtained. The results showed that the Chapter’s digital literacy capability plays a very important role when faced with natural disasters, and advances in digital technology can improve commun ity preparedness to deal with natural disasters.