1. Evacuation infrastructure map as one of mitigation efforts
Preparedness efforts related with raising public awareness regarding the risk
of Merapi Volcano. The local government used socialization as one of the method
to give understanding to the community about Merapi volcanic hazards and to
inform how they should anticipate and prepare for the disaster. Another method is
by performing evacuation drill which involves the community, local government
agencies, NGOs and volunteers. It aimed to make people lived in the danger area
conditioned with the emergency situation so they will be ready to anticipate the
danger.