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| PLN Strengthens Community Preparedness Through Destana in Kiram Village |
BANJAR REGENCY — PT PLN (Persero) South and Central Kalimantan Distribution Unit (UID Kalselteng) continues to demonstrate its commitment to community safety. This time, PLN collaborates with BPBD to improve residents’ preparedness through the Disaster-Resilient Village (Destana) program in Kiram Village.
This program responds to the potential flood risks that frequently occur in the area. Using a community-based approach, PLN aims to ensure residents are not only physically prepared but also equipped with knowledge and strong mental readiness during emergencies.
Head of BPBD Banjar Regency, Drs. Wasis Nugraha, emphasized that this program is a crucial step in building rural community preparedness.
“We want residents not only physically ready but also equipped with knowledge and mental preparedness. This is a real step to train readiness together,” he said in Martapura on Thursday.
The Destana program starts with planning involving local residents, followed by the development of comprehensive disaster standard operating procedures (SOPs), including evacuation route maps as essential guides in emergency situations.
Head of Preparedness Subdivision of South Kalimantan BPBD, Ariansyah, sees cross-sector collaboration as key in disaster mitigation.
“Emergencies are not the government’s responsibility alone. Collaboration like what PLN UID Kalselteng demonstrates is a real example of how all parties can contribute,” he said.
One strategic initiative is the formation of a Disaster-Resilient Group consisting of Kiram Village residents. They receive training ranging from basic disaster knowledge to emergency response simulations.
PLN and BPBD also provide disaster mitigation equipment and facilities, including rubber boats, emergency tents, communication devices, and safety gear to support community preparedness.
PLN UID Kalselteng Communications and CSR Manager, Ahmad Humaidi, said this program is tangible proof of PLN’s presence in the community.
“PLN is present not just through electricity, but also by strengthening social and environmental resilience,” he said.
He also urged residents to protect the environment as a preventive measure to reduce disaster risks.
Meanwhile, PLN UID Kalselteng General Manager, Iwan Soelistijono, affirmed that the Destana program is part of the company’s social responsibility to create resilient and disaster-ready communities.
“Through this program, we want residents not only to enjoy reliable electricity but also to be ready for various potential disasters,” he said.
With the Destana program in Kiram Village, PLN hopes to deliver long-term benefits to the community and foster a disaster-aware culture.
This initiative is part of PLN’s ongoing efforts to support safe, resilient, and community-oriented development.
