Widayatama University (UTama) in Bandung continues to make various efforts to assist and solve problems in the community, including through Community Service (PkM) activities.
Recently, a team of lecturers from the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Study Programs of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) UTama conducted a PkM focused on socialization and disaster mitigation, specifically addressing the recent frequent occurrences of flooding and landslides. One such incident occurred in the Puri Cipageran Complex, Cimahi City, West Java.
“This phenomenon previously occurred in the Puri Cipageran Indah 1 Complex, causing a landslide that struck the retaining wall and damaged local residents’ homes. This was caused by heavy rains that hit Cimahi City,” said Fuad Hasan, M.T., Head of the PkM Cluster, recently.
Taca UTama#1 flood sensor device
“High rainfall in the area also caused residential roads to be flooded. Therefore, knowledge about the phenomenon of flooding and disaster mitigation is needed,” he added.
He also explained the phenomenon of flooding that occurred in the Puri Cipageran Indah Complex, providing an understanding and guidance on the importance of disaster mitigation.
In addition, he demonstrated how to use the flood sensor device (Taca UTama#1) created by UTama Civil and Mechanical Engineering Lecturers.
The event was held on Thursday, February 3, 2022, with the theme “Socialization of Flood Phenomena and Disaster Mitigation.”
In addition to conducting disaster awareness and mitigation, flood sensors (Taca UTama#1) and a set of construction tools were also handed over.
“This Community Service event was held face-to-face and attended by several residents of Puri Cipageran Indah 1, the local neighborhood association (RW) and community association (RT) leaders, while still implementing strict health protocols,” said Hasan.
Meanwhile, Yanyan Agustian, Ph.D., Head of the Civil Engineering Program at UTama and Chair of the PkM Cluster, said that this PkM program is a routine activity of the Civil Engineering Program at UTama.
During the Community Service Program (PkM) at Puri Cipageran Indah, Cimahi City.
Aimed at providing insights and scientific recommendations to the community on current phenomena.
Meanwhile, Udin Komarudin, M.T., Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at UTama and Chair of the PkM Cluster, explained the use of flood sensors during the event.
Udin revealed that the working principle of the device is very simple. The sensor can be placed on the riverbank. Once the water level rises and touches the flood sensor at a certain height, the sensor will send a signal to the speaker and siren, causing the speaker to sound.
Group photo with the PkM Cluster team at Puri Cipageran Indah
Martoni M.T., Head of the PKM Cluster, added that the sensor device can be separated, with the sensor placed on the riverbank, while the speaker and siren can be stored on the roof of a house, multipurpose room, or mosque.
“In the future, with the ”Taca Utama#1“ device, residents can be more alert to the threat of flooding and more in control, especially in the Puri Cipageran Indah 1 Complex,” said Martoni.
The PKM activity was attended by H Alifudin, the local neighborhood association (RW) chairman. He said that the arrival of “Taca Utama#1” and the receipt of a set of construction tools by the residents of the Puri Cipageran Indah 1 Complex, Cimahi City, was very helpful.
“We are very happy and grateful to the Civil Engineering Program at UTama for being willing to contribute ideas, innovations, and dedicate their efforts and thoughts. Hopefully, these tools can help address flood control issues in our area,” said H Alifudin.
(Source: majalahsora.com)
