<![CDATA[Disaster literacy is an important competency for students, particularly those studying in areas exposed to potential natural hazards. Disaster literacy encompasses not only knowledge of disaster types and causes but also the ability to understand risk, obtain and evaluate disaster-related information, identify mitigation measures, and make appropriate decisions during emergencies. This study aims to analyze the effect of disaster literacy on student preparedness at SMA Negeri 1 Mawasangka Tengah. The study was designed using a quantitative correlational approach. For the purpose of developing a methodological article model, a synthetic dataset consisting of 120 respondents was used. The disaster literacy and preparedness instruments consisted of 20 statements each and employed a five-point Likert scale. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, validity and reliability testing, normality, linearity and heteroscedasticity tests, Pearson correlation, simple linear regression, t-test, and coefficient of determination. The results showed that the mean disaster literacy score was 79.11, while the mean preparedness score was 81.11. The correlation coefficient between the two variables was 0.739 with p 0.001. The regression equation was Y = 27.899 + 0.673X. A t-value of 11.904 with p 0.001 and an R-square value of 0.546 indicated that disaster literacy explained 54.6% of the variation in student preparedness. These imulated findings illustrate that stronger disaster literacy is potentially associated with higher levels of student preparedness. Geography education therefore has an important role in integrating risk knowledge, environmental mapping, evacuation-route understanding, warning systems, and emergency-response exercises.]]>
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