Implementation the Kendari Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Function in Flood Disaster Management on the Wanggu River, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to find out and describe the implementation regional disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Kendari function in flood disaster management in the Wanggu River, Kendari. The research used a qualitative descriptive where data were collected using interviews, observation and documentation. Number Informants were ten people, and the data analysis technique consisted of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions/verification. The management of the Wanggu River flood disaster carried out by the Kendari City BPBD consists of 1) pre disaster activities, 2) during a disaster (emergency response) and 3) post disaster. The total indicators have been implemented quite effectively. Prevention and preparedness in pre disaster have been carried out well. In the event of a disaster, all resources, equipment, logistics, and disaster management actions have been carried out properly, then in post disaster, rehabilitation and reconstruction activities well done too. The Kendari local Government has also made various efforts to reduce the risk of flooding on the Wanggu River by building flood control retention from upstream to downstream, normalizing the river, improving drainage, and offering to relocate houses in the wilderness, which are currently still become problems.