The Role of Disaster Preparedness Cadets in Flood Disaster Management in Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency

This study aims to identify the role of TAGANA and the challenges faced in flood disaster management. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive with purposive sampling techniques. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The informants in this study include the Head of the Social Welfare Protection Division, TAGANA members, and members of the BPBD of Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency. The data analysis process involves data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the role of TAGANA in flood disaster management is carried out through three stages, in accordance with its duties and functions: the pre-disaster stage, the emergency response stage, and the post-disaster stage. The challenges faced by TAGANA include ineffective execution time and limited facilities and infrastructure. Therefore, TAGANA has to borrow facilities from the Provincial Social Service of South Kalimantan, which results in TAGANA's performance not being optimal.