The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Flood Control in Sidoarjo Regency

Abstract

Due in significant part to drainage degradation, sediment accumulation, tidal backflow, and disjointed institutional coordination, flood disasters continue to occur in Sidoarjo Regency every rainy season. In order to improve preparedness, expedite emergency responses, and facilitate methodical post-disaster rehabilitation, this project creates an organized Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for flood control in the Afvoer Pucang region. Using interviews, field observations, and data from important organizations such PUBMSDA Sidoarjo, BPBD East Java, BPBD Sidoarjo, and the Brantas River Basin Center (BBWS), a qualitative case study design was used. The Miles and Huberman paradigm, which prioritizes reduction, organization, and iterative verification, was used to examine the data. The results demonstrate that a successful SOP needs to function throughout three interrelated stages. In order to improve community preparedness, the pre-flood phase concentrates on regular channel maintenance, hydrometeorological monitoring, public outreach, and disaster simulation exercises. Quick decision-making, command post activation, technical coordination for pump and gate operations, evacuation of susceptible individuals, and prompt logistics distribution are crucial during the emergency response phase. Structured damage assessments, expedited cleanup, and regular process reviews to improve institutional coordination are the main focuses of the post-flood phase.