The Strategy of the Pandeglang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency in Handling Flood Disasters in Disaster-Prone Areas

Abstract

Abstract

This study examines the strategy of the Pandeglang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) in flood disaster management in disaster-prone areas. This research is motivated by the continued frequency of flooding in Pandeglang Regency. This study aims to determine the strategy of the Pandeglang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) in flood disaster management, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing this strategy. This study uses the Strategic Management theory according to Fred R. David (2019), which includes strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach, collecting primary data through observation and interviews with the Pandeglang Regency BPBD, village governments, and the community, and secondary data through literature review and documentation. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model that includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the Pandeglang Regency BPBD's flood disaster management strategy is implemented through mapping flood-prone areas, preparing a Contingency Plan Document (Renkon), coordinating with various parties, implementing evacuations and distributing logistical assistance, and evaluating improvements. However, the implementation of this strategy has not been optimal. Supporting factors include inter-agency cooperation and coordination, human resource support, community involvement, outreach activities, and the availability of facilities and infrastructure. Inhibiting factors include limited facilities and infrastructure, budget constraints, extreme weather, suboptimal infrastructure conditions, inadequate road access, and suboptimal normalization of the Cilemer River and embankment construction.

Keywords: Strategy, BPBD, Flood Disaster Management.