Optimalisasi Peran Praja dalam Manajemen Tanggap Darurat Pascabencana dan Kerja Bakti Sosial di Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang

Abstract

Natural disasters not only cause physical destruction but also significantly affect social stability, environmental conditions, and governance activities, requiring integrated post-disaster recovery efforts (Coppola, 2015). Aceh Tamiang Regency, as an area vulnerable to flood-related disasters, requires a rapid, coordinated, and participatory recovery approach in accordance with collaborative disaster management principles (Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 24 of 2007 concerning Disaster Management). This study aims to analyze the involvement of Praja in supporting emergency response and post-disaster recovery processes through environmental clean-up activities, drainage normalization, and social assistance for affected communities. The research employed a participatory approach through field observations, direct involvement in community service activities, inter-institutional coordination, and documentation during the Government Internship Program in Aceh Tamiang Regency. The findings indicate that Praja participation significantly contributed to accelerating environmental rehabilitation and restoring social conditions. Coordination among Praja, local government institutions, and communities reflected collaborative governance practices that strengthened collective decision-making and recovery effectiveness (Ansell & Gash, 2008). This study concludes that strengthening collaborative capacity, improving supporting facilities, and enhancing community empowerment are essential for establishing adaptive, participatory, and sustainable post-disaster recovery systems and strengthening community resilience