| dc.description.abstract | This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the pre-flood disaster
management program implemented by the Medan City Regional Disaster
Management Agency (BPBD), focusing on human resource capacity as a key
determinant of successful disaster mitigation. The effectiveness of mitigation, both
structural and non-structural, is highly dependent on the capabilities of human
resources in planning, coordination, and program implementation. However, onthe-ground conditions indicate that the Medan City BPBD faces significant
limitations in both the quantity and quality of its human resources. The staff
composition is dominated by casual daily employees (PHL) at 70%, with limited
technical disaster training, while only 30% are civil servants (PNS). The dominance
of temporary and less competent PHL personnel impacts the low effectiveness of
structural mitigation, such as embankment construction and drainage
improvements, as well as non-structural mitigation, such as community outreach
and education.
This study employed a descriptive qualitative method, with data collection
techniques including in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation
studies. Data analysis was conducted interactively through a process of data
reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research results indicate that
the causes of flooding in Medan City are multidimensional, encompassing natural
factors (high rainfall and river overflows) and anthropogenic factors (spatial
changes, narrowing of drainage systems, and public littering). In terms of
coordination, cross-sectoral/regional coordination is weak and community
participation is low. Meanwhile, in terms of adaptation, the program has not been
responsive to local dynamics such as changes in spatial planning and community
behavior (e.g., dumping waste into rivers). Although there has been a decrease in
the frequency of large-scale flooding and increased public awareness, effectiveness
has not been achieved due to the incomplete approach.This complexity demands
increased human resource capacity, not only sufficient in terms of quantity but also
possessing technical and managerial competencies in disaster risk management.
This research concludes that the effectiveness of the pre-flood disaster
management program in Medan City is not optimal. Therefore, strengthening the
human resource capacity of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD)
needs to be a priority through ongoing disaster training, competency-based
recruitment, and improved coordination across sectors and regions. | en_US |
