Engaging Communities in
Watershed and Disaster
Management
Muhammad Luckmanul Chakim
Senior Vice President
Jasa Tirta I Public Corporation

OUTLINE

1. Introduction

2. Disaster readiness3. Community Empowerment
4. Flood Disasters Event Case StudyINTRODUCTION

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The number flood disaster events during the last 5 years

In the last 5 years almost all regions inIndonesia have experienced flood disasters.
Jasa Tirta I with the government and related
stakeholders strive to build disaster resiliencethrough synergy and collaboration with localcommunities.

Jasa Tirta I

Purposes and Objectives

One River, One Plan, and One
Integrated Management

Company objective:
As SOC (State-Owned company) that’s
been assigned by the Government tocarry out duties and responsibility for
Water Resources Management

1990

2000

Duties and responsibilities:■■

Operation and maintenance of water
resources infrastructures, water service
exploitation and clean water supply
development.
As SOC, not just profit oriented, but alsobuilds and guarantees prosperity.

2010

2014

Now

•Established based on
Government Regulation•Expansion of Working Area to2 River Basins (WS)

•Government Regulation
Update to Cover Jasa Tirta I
ever expanding Business•Expansion of Working Area to3 River Basins (WS)

•Jasa Tirta I manages 5 River
Basins5Rivers Basins (WS)

Toba Asahan

10Serayu Bogowonto

Large DAM

Jratunseluna

Bengawan Solo

BrantasJasa Tirta I

Line of Water Resources Management

Catchment Areas Management
Conduct reforestation, plan and construct sediment control
structure (i.e. gully plug, infiltration well, eco sedimentcontrol structure) source water preservation.

River Environmental Management

Water Quality Management

Maintain the diversity of aquatic biota, develop
tourism area, water sports activity and Community
empowerment and participation.

Monitor, evaluate and report water quality in river
basins worked area.

Water Quantity Management

Water Resources Infrastructure Management

Flood Management

Provide water to all users in a fair and transparent
manner based on reservoir operation and water
allocation plan.

Operation and Maintain water resources infrastructures forsustainability purposes.

Monitor, mitigate and prevent flood disaster effect incollaboration with related agencies

Jasa Tirta I
Line of Services

Water Supply for Energy

Raw Water for Industry

Raw Water for Domestic

Mineral Water’s Brand

Clean Water Treatment Plant(Equal to 6.826,66 GWh/year)(Equal 541,75 million m3/year)(equal to 518,97 million m3/year)(equal to 2.667,02 m3/year)

At 3.821 WTP in Sekaran System
And 81 WTP Brondong system(equal to 0,72 juta m3/tahun)

Jasa Tirta I Line of Services

SUBSIDIARY COMPANY - PT. JASA TIRTA ENERGI(Energy and Construction)

ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY(Malang, Mojokerto dan Solo)(Sutami, Lahor, Wlingi, Selorejo,(On Going Project in Parapat,Mrican, Bening, Wonorejo)
Danau Toba)
7 TOURISM LOCATION

Jasa Tirta I
Disaster ReadinessJasa Tirta IDisaster Readiness Concept

Jasa Tirta I Flood disaster readiness refers to the comprehensive set of measures and activities designed to anticipate,
respond to, and recover from flood events. This involves a multi-faceted approach that includes the following key:

This concept can not work effectively without collaboration between government agencies, non-governmentalorganizations, community groups and the private sector.

Flood Emergency Provision
Mitigation and Adaptation Flood Disaster
Input
OutputEARLY WARNING+EMERGENCY RESPONSE

by utilizing existing data such as rainfall
predictions, historical and real timehydrological conditions

ProccesThose This information will be used as areference for operational activities andsubmitted to Stakeholders andCommunities through Website and Social
MediaWe provide Information about flood discharge prediction analysis,
predicted flood area and parameter warning alertsCommunityEmpowerment

Community Empowerment“We Balance Nature and Community Along the River”
Community empowerment is vital for disaster readiness because it harnesses local knowledge and resources, enhances resilience, fosters trust, promotes
sustainability, ensures self-reliance, and supports rapid recovery. Empowered communities are better equipped to face disasters and contributesignificantly to reducing their overall impact. As a water resources management company, we will work more effectively by involving the communities
through routine activities
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Education and Training, routinely outreach communities' activities regarding disasters and environmental sustainability. Conduct
awareness campaigns about disaster risks and safety measures to be taken before, during, and after a disaster.
Community Involvement, Jasa Tirta I form disaster Response Teams such as•3.

“ Jogo Tanggul” , is a collaborative program between Regional Government, Jasa Tirta I, Central River Region Brantas
Community Empowerment Board and Village Government in addressing environmental problems in the Brantas River byempowering the former sand miners• Women empowerment to support and protect the environment through conservation and fertilizer processing programsfrom PJT I
Utilizing Technology, PJT I Early warning system to cover remote areas with support from the local community

Community Empowerment
Community Empowerment, especially women, in conservation activities PJT 1 in carrying out water resources management, one of which isthrough reforestation activities and water hyacinth processing.
1. Planting trees on communities’ land, especially Toba Regency, Samosir Regency, Humbang Hasundutan Regency and North Tapanuli
Regency.
2. PJT I Reforestation activities are carried out by providing seeds, fertilizer and other things where we collaborate with the community toplant on their land, some of which is owned by women.
3. Implementation includes outreach community by educating, land clearing, tree planting, fertilizer application and plant maintenance.
4. Contribute to processing water hyacinth into fertilizer.

Women Involvement
Empowering women in various aspects of community life leadership, education, resource management, economic activities, social networks, and health—significantly contributes to building flood resilience and sustainable water resources management. By leveraging their unique roles and strengths, womencan enhance the capacity of their communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood events, ultimately leading to more resilient and sustainablecommunities.
1. The involvement of women in reforestation activities increases community knowledge of the importance of environmental conditions. Women canbecome environmental educators because women are mothers who are the first media of education for children, where knowledge of the importance of

maintaining environmental conditions can be implemented from an early age.
2. Involving women in environmental activities plays an important role in developing environmentally friendly production and consumption patterns.

Flood Disasters Event
Case Study

Flood Disaster Event Analysis
Seluna River Flood Event• The flood discharge in the Lusi River which was observed• With this high discharge, the Seluna River cannot

at Klambu Dam was 1200 m3/sec, which was the main

accommodate the water discharge and causes the dike tofactor Seluna River overflowing. 1200 m3/sec is a flood

break down in several river sections

discharge with a return period of 200 years.
• The Lusi River's flood discharge contribution to the Seluna
River System approximately are 96 %

Flood Control Management

Flood Disaster Management Process

Flood caused the dike in the river to broke andflooding the residential area

Recovery and Repairing

The flood disaster management is carried out by the communities andstakeholders (Central and Local Government, SOCs, National and Local DisasterAgency)

Flood Disaster Event Analysis
Sadar And Brangkal Rivers Flood Event• Heavy rainfall conditions were observed from the Kali
Sadar ARR station, which showed a heavy amount of rainthat occurred in a short duration. This resulted in asignificant increase in discharge in the Sadar River andBrangkal River• Kali Brangkal and Kali Sadar flow into the main rivers,
namely Kali Brantas and Kali Porong, where the flow
conditions in the main river at the time of the flood werein high discharge conditions, so water could not enter
quickly into the Main River.

The high discharge the Sadar and Brangkal rivers resulted to brake the dike
and water flooding into residential areas

Flood Control Management

Flood Disaster Management Process

Flood caused the dike in theriver to broke

Joint Response to control flooddisaster

The flood disaster management is carried out by thecommunity and related stakeholders

Repairing Process• Flood event predictions have been monitored in the PJTI SWMS system which collaborates withhydrological data from other stakeholders so that disaster losses are minimized.
• This Disaster information will be forwarded and calibrated to local communities to ensures thatdisaster readiness plans are inclusive, considering the needs of all community members.
• Communities that are empowered and prepared can recover more quickly. Local involvement inEmergency Dike Constructions

recovery efforts ensures that rebuilding and rehabilitation are aligned with community needs andpriorities

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Flood Control Management

Flood Disaster Management Process

During Sadar and Brangkal river flooding, recovery action
was actively led by the female Regent of Mojokerto Regency

Inclusive Disaster
Risk Management
Involvement of whole stakeholders

rising importance of Leadership andCommunity Leadership and Participation
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Coordination.

Vital role in planning, decision-making, andaimplementation of flood resilience strategies
Ensures diverse perspectives andneeds, including those of vulnerable
groups, are addressed.

Adaptation and Resources Management.
Skills in managing resources of emergency supply like foodand water, become particularly critical during flood
disasters. Coordination of public kitchen is vital contribution

Jasa Tirta I Contribution
1. Construction of emergency dikes
2. Reparation of broken embankment
3. Support other instance for social countermeasureaction to the affected disaster victim

Social network and Community Support
Maintaining of strong social networks are crucial during
disaster response and recovery to helping communities
coordinate and respond more effectively to flood disasters.

Unfortunately disaster may happen to anybody, any age, any gender.
Let’s hold hand together, no discrimination, with full understanding
for more disaster resilient community

Thank you !