INFOKU, BLORA –The Blora Regency Government held a Preparedness Roll Call for the 2026/2027 Rainy Season at the local town square, Friday (11/13/2026).
The roll call was led directly by three leaders, namely the Regent of Blora Arief Rohman, Commander of the 0721 Blora Military District Command, Lieutenant Colonel Kav Yudhi Agus Setiyanto, and the Chief of Blora Police, AKBP Inggal Widya Perdana, and was attended by the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda), Heads of Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD), Heads of Vertical Agencies, BUMN, BUMD throughout Blora Regency, Sub-district Heads throughout Blora Regency, Disaster Management Volunteers throughout Blora Regency, TNI, POLRI, BPBD, educational institutions, and social organizations.
In his remarks, Regent Arief Rohman explained that based on forecasts, Blora Regency will enter the rainy season from November to December 2026, with the peak of the rainy season estimated to occur from January to February 2027.
"This situation requires us to increase our vigilance against the potential for flooding, landslides, fallen trees, and extreme weather, especially in areas with high vulnerability," he said.
The Regent emphasized that disaster management is not only carried out when a disaster occurs, but must be prepared early through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery efforts.
Synergy and coordination are needed between all elements of the government, TNI, POLRI, volunteers, and the community.
In this case, the Regent requested several things to be paid attention to and implemented immediately, including the Blora Regency BPBD to optimize disaster management coordination.
In addition, it also provides information on disaster-prone areas to the public, as well as ensuring the readiness of personnel, equipment and logistics.
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"All heads of regional government agencies (OPD) and sub-district heads should re-invigorate community service or environmental clean-ups, cleaning water channels, drainage channels, and culverts to reduce the risk of flooding," he added.
Not only that, the Public Works and Public Housing Agency (DPUPR), the Environment Agency (DLH), and the Purwodadi Regional Road Management Center in Blora, in accordance with their authority, must carry out pruning of trees prone to falling and handling of dead trees.
"The Social Services Agency (P3A), the Regional Disaster Management Agency (DP4), and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) must ensure the availability of logistics and basic necessities for the community in the event of a disaster," he explained.
And at the end of his speech, the Regent requested that all elements of disaster management, including the TNI, POLRI and volunteers, increase preparedness, speed of response and strengthen coordination in every disaster management.
"Let's make this roll call a shared commitment to providing the best possible protection for the community. Preparedness must be realized through concrete steps, cooperation, and concern from all parties," he concluded.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Blora Regency, Widodo, appealed to the public to increase their vigilance, especially during heavy rain accompanied by strong winds.
Environmental conditions, including the reduction of trees and bamboo plants that function as windbreaks, are also a concern.
Not only that, his party also mapped vulnerable points by referring to the Disaster Risk Assessment (KRB).
This data is the basis for identifying types of threats, risk areas, and determining appropriate mitigation steps.
"From this study, we can determine which disasters frequently occur and where the vulnerable points are. This way, mitigation can be prepared more precisely," he explained.
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"In Blora, flood-prone areas are usually around the Bengawan Solo, Lusi, and Wulung rivers," he added.
The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) hopes that mapping and strengthening preparedness will minimize the risks and impacts of disasters, while also improving community preparedness for extreme weather in Blora Regency. (Setyorini/KOM)
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