UN-OCHA, 12 June 2006
OCHA Situation Report No. 13. Indonesia - Earthquake and Mt.
MERAPI Volcano
Ref: OCHA/GVA - 2006/0106
This report is based on information received from the UN Resident/Humanitarian
Coordinator's Office in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the UN team in Yogyakarta.
HIGHLIGHTS
- According to the World Health Organization, 42 tetanus cases have been identified
with 11 confirmed deaths.
- Fourteen out of 25 of the most affected sub-districts (80% of houses destroyed) are
currently covered by NGOs with regards to water and sanitation support.
- Coverage of emergency shelter materials in the form of tarpaulins, tents and related
non-food items falls far short (160,043 gap) of what is required.
SITUATION
1. As of 12 June, the death toll stands at 5,736. The number of injuries stands at
78,206. 156,964 homes have been completely destroyed. 442,689 houses have
suffered earthquake damage. All statistics come from BAKORNAS (the National
Coordinating Board for the Management of Disaster).
Yogyakarta
Bantul District
2. The Bupati (head of district) has asked that the architecture of new buildings follow
local cultural norms. Plans for construction of new buildings must be registered and
an Ijin Mendirikan Bangunan (building permit) obtained. There will be no tax charged
for this.
3. The Bupati re-emphasized the need to restart economic activities. One of the
approaches is to implement the government's sectoral programmes with funds drawn
from the local budget.
4. A team led by Gajahmada University and the Public Works Office is working on
house designs that will be inexpensive and earthquake-resistant.
Central Java
Klaten
5. There is an urgent need to clear rubble from the district.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
6. Local media reports that the rehabilitation of school buildings in Yogyakarta and
Central Java will begin next week. According to the Minister of National Education,
IDR100 billion (USD10.6 million) will be provided by the government for the
reconstruction of both private and state-owned schools.
Mt. Merapi
7. The Centre for Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation reports that three
areas under threat from Merapi are Glapak, Boyong and Gendol. A total of 18,703
people have been evacuated to several areas including Magelang and Sleman. The
number constitutes 80% of the affect area's population.
8. IFRC/PMI has mobilized 350 field action teams (SATGANA) and volunteers to
assist the government in evacuation, camp management and in providing services
ranging from relief, shelter, health, field kitchens, psychosocial support and water and
sanitation to displaced communities located in Magelang, Klaten and Sleman
districts. IFRC/PMI, together with the local government evacuated more than one
thousand people on 8 June.
9. Approximately one thousand evacuees (200 families) received emergency shelter in
terms of family tents. Another 2,000 evacuee families received basic health care
service. Psychological support service is ongoing in Magelang and Klaten at all
evacuation sites. PMI water trucks are providing clean water to more than two
thousand evacuees in Magelang and Klaten. Sanitation services are also being
provided.
10. The UN organized the inter-agency meeting on Merapi inviting provincial level
authorities, BAKORNAS, international organizations, IFRC, local NGOs and the
Italian vulcanologists last Friday (9 June). The participants discussed possible
disaster scenarios taking into consideration the vulnerability of the people and the
government's response capacity.
CLUSTER AND SECTOR UPDATE
Shelter:
11. With reference to Table 1, the Emergency Shelter Cluster Group members report
that coverage of emergency shelter materials in the form of tarpaulins, tents and
related non-food items falls far short (160,043 gap) of what is required.
12. Emergency shelter materials (tents and tarpaulins) are currently being distributed
at an average rate of 3,200 per day.
13. Distribution data has now been received from 22 of the Cluster's 56 registered
operational agencies. This covers 47 of the 65 sub-districts considered earthquake
affected. The total number of sub-districts in the two affected Provinces is 104.
14. The above figures are not considered fully representative since not all national or
international organizations on the ground have supplied information on distributions
made to date, nor has the self-help capacity of civil society in this regard been
captured. The Information Management Unit will collate initial data by 13 June to
clarify the situation in close cooperation with SATKORLAK.
15. It should be noted that locally procured plastic sheeting does not follow the
Sphere standards and is now in limited supply, with market prices rising (Bamboo
market prices have risen substantially, perhaps as much as 20%, in one week).
Surveys by various cluster members (Plan International, Oxfam, IFRC, CARE
International) confirm that plastic sheeting/tarpaulins and bamboo are the construction
materials of choice, though consideration now needs to be given to alternatives in light
of
a. The onset of the rainy season in September/October;
b. Possible ash-loadings and fire safety downwind of Merapi;
c. The quality of materials distributed thus far.
16. The Cluster intends to conduct a 'Rapid Shelter Security Assessment' in
conjunction with the Scout Movement and University of Yogyakarta to triangulate
Government data on affected households and outstanding shelter needs. Results
should be available by 14 June. The membership suggested that a more
comprehensive joint assessment of vulnerability be conducted as soon as possible.
17. It appears that Klaten is receiving less attention than it should, although some
agencies including IFRC/PMI are working there.
18. The strategic planning group established on behalf of the wider Emergency Shelter
Cluster Group membership has prepared a draft strategic framework paper to guide
relief operations in the sector. It has also drafted Terms of Reference for how the
coordination process is to be managed. This draft document will be discussed with
GOI and Provincial counterparts prior to ratification. Members of this group included:
USAID, ECHO, CARE International, Oxfam, Plan International, IOM, IFRC, CHF
International, Early Recovery Cluster (UNDP), UN-Habitat, and Suara (national NGO
consortium); facilitated by the Emergency Shelter Group Coordinator.
19. IOM has responsibility within the Emergency Shelter Cluster Group for matters
relating to Non-Food Items (NFIs). Ad-hoc working groups have been established to
define NFI packages for clearance tools and self-help repair items. A similar process
is being set up to work with the Education and Water-Sanitation Clusters for personal
hygiene items.
20. CARDI's shelter activities emphasize community-managed shelter recovery and
aim to allow communities to begin an immediate return to normalcy. 55 shelter
recovery kits were distributed to the six sub-villages in Sleman district. These kits will
allow earthquake-affected communities to salvage and recycle materials from
destroyed homes and buildings. Recovery kits contain a saw, sledgehammer,
hammer, shovel, wheelbarrow, crowbar and pinch bar, and are shared by ten
households. CARDI assessment teams in partnership with community members and
leaders tested and tailored the content of the shelter kits.
21. Plan International has distributed approximately 17,000 tarps to families in three
sub-districts in Bantul. In addition, one tarp and one mat have been distributed to
each of the 1,087 households in four sub-villages in Imogiri. With a few exceptions,
Plan will be distributing approximately 1,500 more tarps (and ground mats) each day
through next week. Over next week, three other highly-damaged villages in Imogiri
sub-district, and later in Piyungan sub-district of Bantul, will be targeted.
22. OXFAM informed that 31,440 tarpaulins have distributed to 157,200 persons, and
2,800 sarongs to 2,560 families.
Health:
23. The Ministry of Health's goals are threefold: (i) Help injured earthquake survivors
recover; (ii) Prevent the spread of communicable diseases; and, (iii) Restore operation
of all medical facilities.
24. According to the Minister of Health, hospital conditions in Yogyakarta and Central
Java are returning to normal. The rehabilitation process of Community Health Centers
(Puskesmas) is proceeding rapidly. At present there are 50 puskesmas in Klaten and
another 48 in Yogyakarta that are being rehabilitated.
25. According to WHO, 42 tetanus cases have been identified with 11 confirmed
deaths (5 in Yogyakarta and 6 in Klaten). Tetanus shots have been administered to
patients. It is strongly recommended that people in quake-affected areas be
immunized against tetanus as soon as possible.
26. IRD has provided 1,290 doses of Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin (HTI) to the
Provincial Health Office for distribution to hospitals throughout Yogyakarta Province. In
addition, IRD has vaccinated 63 patients in Bantul hospital and ten patients in Bantul
villages.
27. UNFPA, in coordination with the Indonesian Midwives Association, distributed 150
midwifery kits in Bantul and Klaten. Priority for distribution was given to the
least-assisted villages/areas in the two districts. In addition, 100 newborn kits, 100
kits for pregnant woman and 800 post-natal kits for mothers were also distributed. In
Klaten there are 3,481 pregnant women, and the number of childbirths averages 271 a
month. In Bantul, there are 10,423 pregnant women and the average number of
childbirths is 811 a month.
28. IFRC/PMI's health assessment is complete and the psychological support
programme activity is gearing up. IFRC/PMI is also serving the vulnerable with mobile
clinics and field hospitals.
29. The Spanish Agency for International Cooperation, AECI, with the support of the
Embassy of Spain in Jakarta, has completed its relief mission. The Spanish mission
included a field hospital and three stabilisation units. More than 600 patients were
treated at the field hospital. AECI also sent two humanitarian flights carrying tents,
blankets, tarpaulins, medicines, water and sanitation equipment and forensic bags.
30. The CWS psychosocial team has conducted psychological first aid in Jokotirto
village, Brebah sub-district and Wukirsari village, Imogiri sub-district. Further
assessments will be conducted at both villages.
Water and Sanitation:
31. Water and sanitation cluster meetings in Yogyakarta will now be held twice a
week (Mondays and Thursdays). Meetings have been well attended, with over 30
participants from 15 organizations, including three local NGOs. Meetings are
co-chaired by the Public Works Department and UNICEF.
32. The "who what where" matrix shows that 14 out of 25 of the most affected
sub-districts (with 80% of houses destroyed) are currently covered by NGOs with
regards to water sanitation support.
33. With the clearing of rubble this past week, it has come to light that existing
sanitation facilities (septic tanks/cess pits and ceramic toilets) have suffered less
damage than initially thought. These facilities can be rehabilitated rather than
constructing new (communal) toilets. Rehabilitated household toilets will also be
easier to maintain, providing more privacy and protection for women. The cluster
reached a consensus to use the existing facilities, rather than constructing the new
toilets.
34. In line with the above, CARDI will rehabilitate and construct 400 Mandi Cuci Kakus
(MCKs). MCKs are combined toilet, bathing and hand-washing facilities. CARDI will
begin work on 102 MCKs as follows:
a. Panjangrjo ? 70 MCKs
b. Srihardono ? 32 MCKs
35. In Yogyakarta Province the Public Works department has established 126 public
water points mainly in Bantul district, with capacity of 2,000 liters. In Klaten district 59
water points (2,000 liter capacity) have been established and 11 bladders (5,000 liter
capacity) provided by UNICEF have been set-up in public kitchens. Over 350,000 liters
of water is being trucked daily (PDAM/ UNICEF, YDD and Oxfam).
36. Public Works department of Yogyakarta has also provided 91 toilets and
bathrooms and five mobile water treatment plants. The government expects to be able
to support more temporary sanitary facilities though exact figures could not be
provided yet.
37. The initial plan of water trucking is for one month (period ends two weeks from 12
June). Longer-term water trucking is under review.
38. IRD distributed 5,000 jerry cans and 2,500 bottles of water sanitizer to 3,516
beneficiaries in six villages in the sub-district of Gantiwarno in Klaten.
39. OXFAM reports that its current activities include more than 50 water tank
installations in various locations in Yogyakarta city, Bantul, Klaten and Gunung Kidul
(1000, 2000, and 3000 litters); delivery of daily water trucking on an average of 20 to
25 cubic meters of water for drinking purposes; and implementation of well-cleaning
activities and distribution of cleaning kits in the villages this week. As of 12 June,
OXFAM has water trucked a total of 361,000 liters covering four locations (2 hospitals,
1 village and PMI) in Yogyakarta, four villages in Prambanan Klaten, 18 villages &
hamlets in eight Bantul's sub-districts and ten villages in two Gunung Kidul's
sub-districts (Panggang & Imogiri).
40. OXFAM also installed 36 emergency latrines in three hospitals in Yogyakarta and
public locations in Patuk, serving around 7,000 people. A total of 7,272 hygiene kits
have been distributed to 36,360 persons in Prambanan, Cawas and Bayat
sub-districts in Klaten, 5,016 buckets and 7,470 jerry cans (4,000 from UNICEF) to
37,350 people in Ganti Warno, Bayat and Prambanan sub-districts in Klaten and
Prambanan sub-district in Sleman, Wedi sub-district in Klaten (by LPTP), Patuk &
Gedang Sari sub-districts in Gunung Kidul (by WALHI)
Food:
41. WFP in collaboration with IRD, Muhammadiyah University and Gajah Mada
University, conducted a rapid food security assessment in the three most affected
districts of Bantul, Sleman (Yogyakarta) and Klaten (Central Java). The key findings
showed:
- 88% of the surveyed households are living in tents or under plastic sheeting,
- 29% are daily laborers,
- 17% of the respondents have resumed working,
- 58% of those who have not resumed working do not know when they will be able to
resume working,
- Bicycles, motorbikes, poultry and goats were major productive assets lost by
households.
Because of food aid, no significant negative consumption coping strategies were
noted. To date, WFP has distributed 195 MT of fortified biscuits and 165 tons of
fortified noodles.
42. UNICEF is overseeing nutrition-related issues with regards to the earthquake
response. UNICEF intends to network with agencies dealing with nutrition issues to
see if any shortfall exists in the emergency situation. UNICEF invites any agency
interested in food to attend nutrition cluster meeting.
43. IRD distributed more than 37 MT of noodles to an estimated 125,635 beneficiaries
in Klaten, Bantul, Sleman and Yogyakarta districts. To date IRD has distributed more
than 1,700 boxes of biscuits, baby food, water and noodles to survivors in seven sub
districts in Yogyakarta, Bantul and Sleman districts; and 1,000 blankets, 500 boxes
of baby food, 150 baby mats and 150 tarpaulins to 3,817 beneficiaries in 11 sub
districts in Bantul, Sleman, Kodya and Gunung Kidul.
Education:
44. The earthquake struck near the close of the school year, when most elementary
school students had not taken their final examinations. Education authorities in both
provinces proceeded with examinations a week after the disaster. To support the
government's effort in providing temporary learning spaces for children to take their
examination, USAID provided ten tents in Klaten; Save the Children UK provided three
tents in Bantul; the Japanese Embassy through JICS provided 100 tents; and UNICEF
provided 52 tents for schools in Bantul and another 26 tents for schools in Klaten.
More still has to be done to provide all communities with temporary learning spaces
and replace the large amount of school supplies and teaching-learning materials
(textbooks, chalkboards, teachers' guides, attendance registers etc.) which have been
destroyed as a result of the earthquake.
45. The provincial education authorities have been proactive in issuing policy
guidelines for the resumption and reconstruction of schools in Yogyakarta and Central
Java. The priority of the government is to provide temporary learning spaces for
students thereby ensuring a smooth beginning of the school year starting 17 July,
2006. Below are some of the needs identified by the Government:
- Community participation in clearing of land and in rebuilding temporary facilities.
- Tents for use as temporary learning spaces to be utilized by all children who have
lost their schools and learning spaces. A system of double shifts will be applied in
order to maximize utilization of the temporary classroom tents. It is the Government's
intention to use these tents for a period up to one year, while the permanent schools
are being reconstructed. These temporary learning spaces need to be available and
operational by 17 July, the first day of the new school year.
- Water and sanitation facilities provided for all temporary schools.
- Psycho-social support for student and teachers affected by the quake.
- Massive construction of permanent schools to replace the schools that were
destroyed and heavily damaged as well as rehabilitating the lightly damaged school
buildings.
46. Save the Children will coordinate the working group on psychosocial support and
work with child protection cluster and Gadjah Mada University to come up with a plan
of action. The group aims to train teachers for psychosocial management and support
during the holidays. The need to work together with community in achieving the best
educational interventions was also emphasized.
Early Recovery:
47. IFRC/PMI is conducting an early recovery needs assessment for various cash or
in-kind distribution options.
48. Mercy Corps conducted community meetings on recovery activities with
communities in Bambang and Lipuro, and is providing a package of recovery tools that
will be used to clean homes. This activity will also be implemented in Piyungan and
Plered. So far, Mercy Corps has distributed 4,189 units of tarps, blanket, hygiene kit,
and mats to six different sub-districts benefiting 1,790 families.
Protection:
49. The Protection cluster led by DINSOS/DEPSOS with support of UNICEF will have
the following sub-groups: child protection; gender (including gender based violence);
psychosocial/mental health (joint with health); and public information. Sub-group
leaders are currently being finalized.
LOGISTICS
50. There is sufficient land tracking/transportation capacity. However, services are not
always free. IOM has a fleet of 80 trucks and 51 vehicles. Organizations who need
land transportation support should contact IOM: yogyalogistics@iom.int two days
prior to the date when the service is required. Application forms can be obtained at:
www.iom.or.id.
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