Khofifah Reminds BPBD to Stay Alert in Facing the Godzilla El Niño Phenomenon
Sidoarjo (ANTARA) - East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has reminded the Heads of the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) in regencies and cities of the importance of preparedness in facing the potential for an extreme dry season often associated with the Godzilla El Niño phenomenon.
In her statement in Sidoarjo on Friday, Khofifah said that mitigation must be carried out in a measured and coordinated manner, involving all local governments to maintain stability in the agricultural sector and food security in East Java.
“Various anticipatory steps have been prepared. Internal water pumps will be readied to face the dry season by the East Java Public Works and Water Resources Department for areas that have been mapped for dry season occurrences, so that the Planting Index (IP) remains at 2.7. We must exercise double vigilance,” she said during the inauguration of the Gerha Majapahit Building and the East Java BPBD Sports Hall in Sidoarjo.
She specifically emphasised the importance of implementing a digital-based logistics management system with the First In, First Out (FIFO) method, where the first goods entered must be the first to go out. This system is considered crucial in ensuring the effectiveness of distribution and maintaining the quality of logistics, especially for items with expiry dates.
“The circulation and distribution process must be maintained to create an optimal FIFO system,” said Khofifah.
According to her, the implementation of a digital ecosystem in logistics management is an non-negotiable necessity.
“A digital ecosystem in logistics is mandatory. Therefore, the FIFO system can detect goods to be distributed according to the logistics usage date,” she said.
The Head of the East Java BPBD, Gatot Soebroto, stated that the construction of these two buildings is part of efforts to improve the quality of logistics governance, operations, and strengthening of human resources capacity in disaster management.
“The Gerha Majapahit Building is expected to become a representative logistics centre in supporting the storage, maintenance, and distribution of aid and disaster equipment,” he said.
Meanwhile, the East Java BPBD Sports Building will be used to support physical development activities and personnel training. Thus, it can enhance resilience and readiness of apparatus in facing various emergency conditions in the field.
“In its implementation, the construction also received guidance from the East Java High Prosecutor’s Office to ensure that all stages run in accordance with applicable provisions and uphold the principles of transparency and accountability,” he said.