Indonesian Journal of Community Services
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): May

Implementation of multisensor flood-emergency bags for protecting valuable documents in at-risk communities

Umi Salamah (Department of Physics, Ahmad Dahlan University, Indonesia)
Imam Azhari (Department of Information Systems, Ahmad Dahlan University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

Felda Mata Air, Perlis, Malaysia, is one of the communities frequently affected by seasonal flooding, resulting in the loss of valuable documents and delayed emergency response. This community service program aimed to improve community preparedness through the implementation of a multisensor flood-emergency bag equipped with a water level sensor, audible alarm, LED indicator, GPS module, smartphone notification system, and waterproof document compartment. The program was conducted using a participatory approach consisting of community training, hands-on practice, field simulation, and mentoring. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated using pre-test and post-test assessments and analyzed using the normalized gain (N-Gain) method. The results showed that the average participant score increased from 5.49 to 7.78, representing a 41.54% improvement, with an N-Gain value of 0.51, indicating a moderate improvement in disaster preparedness knowledge. Participants also demonstrated the ability to operate the multisensor emergency bag independently during flood simulations. These findings indicate that integrating low-cost multisensor technology with community-based disaster education effectively enhances preparedness and contributes to protecting valuable documents during flood emergencies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcs

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

Description

Aim Indonesian Journal of Community Services is a journal that presents articles on the service activities of lecturers and practitioners. In addition, this journal also accepts research articles on the topics of social services, social welfare, and social development. Scope The main focus of ...