Coastal Community Empowerment Policy Model After Natural Disasters in Lhokseumawe City, Aceh, Indonesia

ABSTRACT : Coastal areas are the interface between land and sea. The landward boundary encompasses the land, both dry and submerged, that is still influenced by marine characteristics such as sea breezes, tides, and seawater intrusion, modified by its distinctive vegetation. The seaward boundary encompasses the outermost portion of the continental shelf, where these characteristics are still influenced by natural processes occurring on land, such as sedimentation and freshwater flow, as well as processes caused by human activities. This study employed a qualitative methodology, with questionnaires administered to 50 respondents, consisting of individuals and groups. The Ujung Blang coastal area is a densely populated urban area. Geographically, it is located in the city center. The area along the Lhokseumawe coastline is part of the bay. This is because Lhokseumawe itself is formed from land surrounded by sea. The Ujung Blang area has a dual function in terms of layout: it serves as both a coastline and a densely populated area.

Keywords: Policy Model, empowerment, disaster area, Aceh, Indonesia