Abstract :
Preparedness is a critical phase in the disaster management series because this phase will determine independence, the success of emergency response, the level of suffering of victims, and the safety of victims' lives when a disaster occurs. The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between teacher behavior and preparedness in dealing with pre-flood disasters at Public Middle Schools in West Limboto District. Quantitative research design using a correlational design with a cross sectional approach. Sampling used purposive sampling technique with a total of 30 respondents. Data collection techniques use questionnaire sheets and data obtained from schools. The results of this research showed that 14 respondents had good teacher behavior with preparedness in facing pre-flood disasters in the very prepared category, 6 respondents had good teacher behavior with preparedness in facing pre-flood disasters in the ready category, teacher behavior was adequate with preparedness in facing pre-flood disasters in the very prepared category. as many as 1 respondent and teacher behavior was adequate with preparedness in facing pre-flood disasters in the ready category as many as 9 respondents. The results of statistical tests using Chi Square obtained a value of p = 0.002 > a value = 0.05, so Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected, meaning that there was a relationship between teacher behavior and preparedness in dealing with pre-flood disasters at Public Middle Schools in West Limboto District.