Peranan Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) dalam Upaya Penanggulangan Bencana Banjir di Kota Medan

Abstract

Flood disaster is an event or series of events that threaten and disrupt the lives and livelihoods of the people caused by both natural and / or non-natural factors or human factors causing the loss of human life, environmental damage, property loss, and psychological impact . The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is a Non-Departmental Government Institution conducting disaster management duties in both provincial and regency / municipality areas based on policies established by the National Disaster Mitigation Coordinating Board (National Coordinating Agency for Disaster Mitigation).The purpose of this research is to know the role of BPBD in the effort of flood disaster management in Medan city. Data collection techniques by interview, observation, literature study and documentation. Data analysis technique is done by the researchers test the ability of reason in connecting facts data and information obtained. And then will be analyzed so that researcher can get information and truth from every problem that exist in this research. The result of research, the role of BPBD Medan City in the effort of flood disaster management in Medan city is good enough. From the data obtained, BPBD Medan City has a role in accordance with the main tasks and functions both before, during and after the disaster occurred. With all the completeness of facilities and infrastructure owned by BPBD Medan City can help the people of Medan City affected by the disaster. In accordance with the Motto BPBD Medan City is "Responsive, Agile, Tough", Quick Reaction Team that has been formed to work properly, quickly, and coordinated.