Bali Holds Denpasar Exercise for Rainy-Season Emergencies

Denpasar — The Bali Provincial Disaster Management Agency held a multisector Table Top Exercise on Nov. 3 to strengthen readiness for emergencies during the rainy season. The exercise took place at Four Star by Trans Hotel in Denpasar and involved regional government agencies under the Bali provincial government.

The simulation focused on how agencies would share early-warning information, coordinate across sectors, conduct rapid assessments, make decisions, activate emergency posts, assign responsibilities and move from emergency operations toward recovery. The exercise was facilitated by SIAP SIAGA.

The Bali Provincial Disaster Management Agency, known in Indonesia as BPBD, said the exercise was intended to improve preparedness, coordination and cooperation among provincial agencies. Participants worked through a scenario-based response so that institutions could better understand their roles and responsibilities during a disaster.

Why the Denpasar exercise matters to Bali residents and visitors

For foreign residents and visitors, the exercise signals how Bali’s provincial agencies are organizing their response when severe weather creates hazards. The simulation covered coordination rather than a specific emergency, but its procedures are relevant to incidents that can disrupt roads, accommodation, public services or travel across the island.

An independent report by Bali Post said the exercise included the Multisector Rapid Response Team established by the governor. That team is intended to support regency and city governments, so disaster response does not depend only on BPBD. The exercise also addressed hazards associated with the rainy season, including floods, landslides and fallen trees.

The agencies’ stated objective is a faster, more coordinated response, supported by clearer divisions of responsibility and more effective communication. The reports do not state a further schedule or a new operational measure following the exercise.

Sources

• Bali Provincial Disaster Management Agency — official government agency
• Bali Post — regional news organization