Portraying Risk Communication of Maritime Meteorological Station to Fishermen in Semarang City Fajriannoor Fanani, Kharisma Ayu Febriana, Gita Aprinta Ester Betseba
Semarang University
Abstract
This study explores the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) applied in risk communication by the Maritime Meteorology Station Tanjung Mas, Semarang, for the safety of local fishermen. EPPM focuses on perception of threat and efficacy, essential for understanding fishermen^s responses to weather warnings. Observations, interviews, and secondary data are analyzed to gauge EPPM^s impact on improving safety measures among fishermen. The findings reveal that response efficacy increase preventive measures, highlighting EPPM^s effectiveness for risk communication in maritime contexts. The fishermen were able to process the risk information cognitively and exercise action based on the information and the knowledge they earn before in the training. The fishermen also experienced behavioral change that tended to more dependent on the information provided by the Maritime Meteorology station before conducted their daily economic activities.
Keywords: Risk Communication, Extended Parallel Process Model, Weather Information
