The mitigation efforts consist of structural and non-structural mitigation.
Structural mitigation refers to any physical construction to reduce or avoid possible impacts of Merapi volcanic hazards. It includes construction of bunkers, evacuation barracks, evacuation roads and development of Early Warning System (EWS).
Non-structural mitigation related to other non-physical measures with the aim of modifying the impacts of Merapi volcanic hazards on individuals and the community. Efforts of the non-structural mitigation are formulation of the regulation for Merapi Volcano disaster management, formation of standard operating procedure for emergency response, and establishment of the contingency plan.