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Disaster Mitigation in Pangkalpinang City is one of the concerns of the Pangkalpinang City Government after the major floods in 2016. The topographical condition of Pangkalpinang City makes it increasingly flood prone. This study aims to look at how disaster mitigation policies are carried out by the Pangkalpinang City Government, especially by the Disaster Management Agency of Pangkalpinang City. This study uses qualitative methods with exploratory models (case studies). Data collection techniques used are through in-depth interviews and FGDs, document studies, field observations. This research is also supported by quantitative data obtained from questionnaires. The result of the study shows that several disaster mitigation policies that have had a positive impact on Disaster Management Agency include structural and non-structural mitigation. For example in terms of social, administrative, environmental, structural, legal, and economic aspects. While the obstacles faced by the Disaster Management Agency include the aspect of funding, social aspect, and political aspects. Suggestions that can be given to the Pangkalpinang City Government are the need for more serious attention from the City Government and House of Representatives on the existence of Disaster Management Agency because Pangkalpinang City is now prone to major floods, including stagnant water conditions (small floods); The Disaster Management Agency needs to immediately map flood-prone areas in Pangkalpinang City so that it can take preventive steps in the future; and public knowledge of the risk of floods needs to be improved.