"Masterplan" or master plan on disaster risk reduction compiled's National Disaster Management Agency needs to be revised, because there is identification program, not operational,

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"Masterplan" or master plan on disaster risk reduction compiled's National Disaster Management Agency needs to be revised, because there is identification program, not operational,



"Masterplan" or master plan on disaster risk reduction compiled's National Disaster Management Agency needs to be revised, because there is identification program, not operational, said disaster expert at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta Sudibyakto.

"'Master Plan' that has made the Agency's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) still need to be refined. This was done so that there are` master 'executed work in order to reduce the risk of disasters in Indonesia, "he said after the discussion' Review of the Master Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction ' , Centre for Disaster Studies at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, on Thursday.

According to him, in June 2012 BNPB issued a "masterplan" tsunami disaster risk reduction. "Masterplan" will be a reference in the preparation of development programs and activities in anticipation of the tsunami disaster.

"'Master Plan' was based on the experience earthquake in Aceh, with four major programs namely development of early warning systems, evacuation while (TES), preparedness, and disaster industry," said Professor of the Faculty of Geography UGM.

He said "master" made weak in terms of scientific accountability for structured without being based on the results of a more detailed study for several areas prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.

Thus, a variety of programs and activities in anticipation of the tsunami only useless, it should prepared on the basis of in-depth research.

"'Master' would also be meaningless if it does not have a clear position in law. To that end, after the revisions are expected` master `'ll have a clear legal framework for all departments or ministries can run with good programs and activities in anticipate disaster risks, "he said.

According to him, if only by Regulation BNPB chief concern is not operational because of the ministry there is a reluctance to continue it.

Therefore, he said, it takes a higher legal protection, such as government regulation so that all departments can run well.

"Looking ahead is expected in the preparation of` master `involve local participation, as is the case today many are surprised why the area suddenly constructed TES without their knowledge," he said.

He said the "review" of the funding that is too big in disaster risk reduction program is also important. Funds budgeted for the activity around Rp17 trillion.

In fact, in disaster risk reduction measures do not cost that much. Physical development does require great expense, but the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction is not solely on the physical building.

"The cost is not so great could also be achieved effectiveness of disaster risk reduction, including by making people more responsive and sensitive to the early warning system," he said.