KOMUNIKASI BUDAYA GOTONG ROYONG MASYARAKAT GORONTALO TERHADAP DAMPAK BANJIR DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Abstract

When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, natural disasters such as floods and landslides occurred in various regions in Indonesia, one of which was in Gorontalo. A number of areas around the Bone River in Bone Bolango Regency to parts of Gorontalo City were flooded by flash floods. In response to these environmental problems, there needs to be increased awareness and role of the community based on the spirit of togetherness, kinship and mutual cooperation. This study aims to determine aspects of culture, communication, collaboration (mutual cooperation), health (disease), and economy (senttlement and flood potential in Gorontalo City). This study uses qualitative methods. Data collection is carried out by observation, interview and document or literature review. The result of this study indicate that the community is not only silent in facing floods but also adapts themselves and consciously to make efforts to improve environmental conditions. Communications Citizen’s mutual cooperation occurred when the flood came and after it. Disease that apparead at the study site were cough, diarrhea, headache, itchy skin and fever. Damage ranging from road and bridge infrastructure, educational facilities, worship, rice field, plantations and settlements.