This paper reflects on the progress of tsunami preparedness in a coastal community in Aceh, Indonesia, nearly two decades after the catastrophic 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The research employs a comprehensive approach to thoroughly evaluate and comprehend the community’s preparedness, its correlation with local perceptions of tsunami risk, and delves into the prevalence of tsunamis in the area, with a specific emphasis on the significant impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami on the coastal community of Aceh. To investigate the community’s readiness and the potential impacts of tsunamis at the study site, tsunami simulations were performed using the shallow water equation within the COMCOT (Cornell Multi-grid Coupled Tsunami) model. These simulations assessed run-up and inundation scenarios, thereby providing justification for the potential tsunami impact in the area. Modelling the scenario of tsunami in the region is important to measure the potential impact and estimation time for community to prepare the evacuation plan. In addition to the numerical modeling, a mixed-method approach was employed, involving the distribution of questionnaires and conducting in-depth interviews with 150 respondents directly on-site. These assessments yielded valuable insights into community perspectives on tsunami risk and their preparedness measures. The findings contribute to the development of effective strategies for disaster management by integrating local knowledge, experiences, and socialization programs. The study emphasizes the significance of ongoing endeavors to enhance community preparedness and mitigate the consequences of tsunamis.

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将社区对海啸风险的看法与预期的未来海啸联系起来：2004 年印度洋海啸 19 年后印度尼西亚亚齐沿海社区海啸防备进展的反思

本文回顾了 2004 年灾难性印度洋海啸发生近二十年后，印度尼西亚亚齐沿海社区的海啸防备进展。该研究采用综合方法彻底评估和理解社区的准备情况及其与当地海啸风险认知的相关性，并深入研究该地区海啸的发生率，特别强调 2004 年印度洋海啸对当地民众的重大影响。亚齐沿海社区。为了调查研究地点社区的准备情况和海啸的潜在影响，使用 COMCOT（康奈尔多网格耦合海啸）模型中的浅水方程进行了海啸模拟。这些模拟评估了上涨和淹没情景，从而为该地区潜在的海啸影响提供了理由。对该地区海啸情景进行建模对于衡量潜在影响和估计社区准备疏散计划的时间非常重要。除了数值模型外，还采用了混合方法，包括发放问卷以及直接在现场对 150 名受访者进行深入访谈。这些评估为社区对海啸风险及其防备措施的看法提供了宝贵的见解。研究结果有助于通过整合当地知识、经验和社会化计划来制定有效的灾害管理战略。该研究强调了持续努力加强社区防备和减轻海啸后果的重要性。