Which statutory agency, established under Law No. 24/2007 on Disaster Management, coordinates disaster mitigation, emergency relief funds, and post-disaster reconstruction?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB)
- Step 1: BNPB is a non-ministerial agency reporting directly to the President for overall disaster management. Step 2. It coordinates emergency response through Regional Disaster Management Agencies (BPBD) and manages the emergency rapid disaster fund (Dana Siap Pakai). Answer: Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB). Why not the others: BMKG monitors weather and earthquakes; BIG handles geospatial maps.
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