After the establishment of ULD-PB, Opdis’ role in disaster management has increased significantly. ‘ULD-PB can be seen as an instrument that will promote a change in the disaster management paradigm for people with disabilities. Previously, they were only seen as victims, if they were seen at all. Now, they can be actors in disaster-related affairs. Through ULD-PB, people with disabilities are expected to be able to reduce their own risk and even the risk of others.
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Considering this situation, the SIAP SIAGA Program together with the BPBD of NTB Province and the NTB Disaster Risk Reduction Forum, designed a study tool that adapted 3 models at once, referencing indicators of disaster resilient villages (Destana), the resilience of small islands and coastal areas, and sustainable livelihoods. The integration of these 3 models is the first of its kind in Indonesia.
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‘We call disasters caused by nature panca baya, and they include linuhbaya (earthquake-induced disasters), erbaya (water-induced disasters), agnibaya (fire-induced disasters), bayubaya (wind-induced disasters), and jiwabaya (psychological-condition-related disasters or languages). We call non-natural disasters geringbaya’, said Sudiana.
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The next task is to ensure that all stakeholders in disaster management, including government, communities, businesses, universities, and the media, understand what GEDSI is and why it is so important. “The important thing is to build a mindset first. Previously, people knew Gender but did not understand disability and inclusion,”.
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“We call it meaningful engagement because HWDI NTB was really deeply involved, all the way to the decision-making process. Opinions in the form of proposals and inputs from us were really taken into consideration. We were given a significant space to play a role,” continued Sri. “It is not easy for disability organisations, especially for women with disabilities, to build relationships with other institutions because the two main issues we are fighting for, namely women and disability, are not among the things that usually get special attention.
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Pusdalops PB has provided a sense of comfort and security for residents and tourists in the NTT Province due to the accurate data and information it provides. The data is verified through an effective collection process. INATana enables disaster data entry directly by regencies/cities in an integrated format with the provincial system and line with the national system.
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