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Disaster mitigation patterns in the Kaili Tribe have long been practiced through their local knowledge. This knowledge has developed through oral traditions, notutura passed down from generation to generation. One such local knowledge is kayori, a form of oral literature among the Kaili people in Central Sulawesi that contains ancient poetry about past events. This article explores the function of kayori as a medium for mitigation-oriented dakwah, which not only preserves cultural values but also spreads messages of disaster preparedness that resonate with the religious context of the Kaili community. The study uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach, gathering data through in-depth interviews and participant observation in the Kaili community. Findings indicate that kayori holds strong religious values, delivering moral and ethical messages about maintaining harmonious relationships between humans and nature as worship. Through kayori, mitigation messages embedded with religious and cultural values are effectively transmitted, shaping community resilience against disaster threats. This article contributes to the literature on disaster mitigation based on local wisdom and underscores the importance of integrating the kayori tradition into holistic and sustainable mitigation strategies.