******************************************************* Indonesia: Mt. Merapi Volcano UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Situation Reports No. 1 & 2 ******************************************************* From: Micha Meier <meierm@xxxxxx> ************************************* Indonesia â?? Volcano â?? Update OCHA Situation report no. 1 Mt. Merapi, Central Java Province 19 April 2006 ************************************* This report is developed by the HC/RC Office in Indonesia based on information provided by the Directorate of Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, Research and Technology Development Agency for Vulcanology (BPPTK) Yogyakarta, National Coordinating Board for the Management of Disaster (BAKORNAS PB), District Executing Unit for the Management of Disaster (SATLAK PB) of Boyolali District, Magelang District, Sleman District, Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), UNICEF, and media reports. I. SITUATION 1. Based on the seismic record that indicated increased volcanic activity at Mt. Merapi, the Directorate of Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (12 Apr.) raised the level of alertness from level II to level III, which indicates that Mt. Merapi may erupt at any time. BPPTK reported their 18 Apr. observation of 113 multi phase tremors, 8 streams of lava, 7 volcanic tremors, with white and thick SO2 smoke of 400 m height from its crater. BPPTK confirmed (19 Apr.) that based on the scientific data, Mt. Merapi will most likely erupt. 2. BPPTK Yogyakarta encouraged communities not to conduct any activities in the river having its upper course at Mt. Merapi. BPPTK Yogyakarta has already developed four scenarios based on the direction of the lava in case an eruption occurs. The Government of Indonesia is working on the third case scenario, one level below the worst-case scenario, anticipating over 80,000 people to be displaced. 3. There are four districts located on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, namely Boyolali (59,851 inhabitants), Magelang (111,461 inhabitants), Klaten (126,831 inhabitants) and Sleman (56,215 inhabitants). The number of affected people in Boyolali would be around 8,000, in Magelang it would be 27,884 persons, in Klaten 7,780 persons, and in Sleman 26,896 persons. II. NATIONAL RESPONSE 4. According to SATLAK PB Boyolali (19 Apr.), the District Government has already identified and socialized the evacuation sites and routes to the community. District and villages operational posts have been established. 5. Satlak PB Magelang reported (13 Apr.) that evacuation sites and routes have been identified and socialized to the villagers. Logistically, they are prepared with 36 tons rice, 30 packages medicine, 30 units kitchen utensils, 300 flashlights with batteries, 300 rain coats, 30,000 masks, 90 emergency lamps, 900 plastic sheets, 600 buckets, 300 units plastic ware to save clean water, and 300 emergency latrines. They will still need 30 platoon tents, 30 generators and 81 Handy Talkie (HT). 6. Media reported that the local governments in Klaten and Sleman Districts have identified evacuation sites and socialized the routes. In Sleman, the Government and individuals identified bunkers for use in case of an eruption. The Provincial Government of Yogyakarta have been preparing 272 buses and trucks and 69 ambulances on stand-by. 7. BAKORNAS PB deployed a team yesterday (18 Apr.) to assess the situation on the ground and review coordination mechanisms. 8. BAKORNAS organized a coordination meeting last night, 18 Apr. in Jakarta chaired by the Coordinating Minister for Peopleâ??s Welfare and attended by BASARNAS (National Search and Rescue Agency), Minister of Social Affairs, Commander-in-Chief of Military, Vice Governors of Central Java and Yogyakarta Provinces and heads of districts of the affected areas. The main purpose of the meeting was to evaluate the state of preparedness within the government. 9. The Indonesian Red Cross in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross is mobilizing relief items and personnel. They have sent 8 platoon tents, 20,000 masks and prepared food package for 20,000 people for two-day consumption. 100 volunteers are ready in each of the affected districts including the ambulance needed. In cooperation with the local government, PMI is planning to establish 14-field kitchen. In case the worst scenario occurs, PMI is ready to mobilize their relief supplies and personnel from its 32 branches in surrounding provinces and elsewhere in the country. 10. Department of Social Affairs has allocated Rp.400 million for three months and has already sent 100 tons rice for two months, 1,000 boxes of instant noodle, 20 tents including 15 platoon tents, 50 folding bed and one truck of operational post equipment (including communication tools, public kitchen, latrine and tent). 11. Department of Health is mobilizing 160 body bags, medicines, ambulances and stand by medical doctors and staff from Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta. III. INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE 12. As the Central and Local Government have indicated the availability of adequate capacity at this stage, no immediate international assistance is required. However, in case of a major eruption Government capacities may be overwhelmed and international assistance may be required. 13. The UN Technical Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction held a meeting today together with the Indonesian Red Cross/International Federation of Red Cross. It was agreed that a TOR for a small inter-agency team will be developed that could be mobilized and deployed rapidly in case of an eruption. 14. The UN RC/HC Office in Jakarta will continue to be in direct contact with pertinent government and non-government institutions, as well as with the Indonesian Red Cross to monitor the situation. 15. This situation report, together with further information on ongoing emergencies, is also available on the OCHA Internet website at http://www.reliefweb.int/ MAP: Indonesia: Mt. Merapi volcano - Situation map ***************************************** Indonesia â?? Volcano â?? Update OCHA Situation Report n°2 Mt. Merapi, Central Java Province 20 April 2006 ***************************************** This report is developed by HC/RC Office in Indonesia based on information provided by the Research and Technology Development Agency for Vulcanology (BPPTK) Yogyakarta, National Coordinating Board for the Management of Disaster (BAKORNAS PB), District Executing Unit for the Management of Disaster (SATLAK PB) of Boyolali District, Magelang District, Sleman District, Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), Department of Health, Department of Social Affairs, Disaster Research Center University of Gajah Mada Yogyakarta, and media reports. I. SITUATION 1. BPPTK Yogyakarta reported (20 Apr.) that there is no indication yet to raise the level of alertness from level III to the highest one (level IV which means eruption is most likely to happen in a matter of 24 hours). BPPTK 19 Apr. observation reported 113 multi phase tremors, 13 streams of lava, 8 volcanic tremors, with white and thick SO2 smoke of 400 m height from its crater. 2. Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, the Governor of Yogyakarta Province, encouraged (19 Apr.) the evacuation of vulnerable groups (pregnant women, elderly and children) to safer areas. 3. Based on PMI data (20 Apr.) from their sources in SATLAK in each district, the number of affected people in Boyolali is 6,399 persons, in Magelang 33,458 person, in Klaten 1,050 persons, in Sleman 18,967 persons. II. NATIONAL RESPONSE 4. Satlak PB Boyolali reported (20 Apr.) that the local government has also encouraged the community particularly the vulnerable groups to evacuate to safer areas. 5. Satlak PB Magelang reported (20 Apr.) that their community has started to request evacuation. The local government will start selected evacuation (only for vulnerable groups of pregnant women, elderly, and children) starting tomorrow morning (21 Apr.) Head of Kesbanglinmas (Community Protection Unit) raised his concern on the lack of HT availability in his district, which will hamper evacuation process once an eruption occurs. 6. Satlak PB Sleman reported (20 Apr.) that both local government and community are still in stand by position and ready for evacuation. 7. BAKORNAS PB reported (20 Apr.) that based on the coordination meeting of 18 Apr. heads of the affected districts (Boyolali, Magelang, Klaten and Sleman) are granted the authority to coordinate the resources available in their districts for emergency response once an eruption occurs. 8. The Indonesian Red Cross deployed (20 Apr.) two staff for water and sanitation assessment. PMIâ??s SATGANA (Field Action Team) and Youth volunteers of the most likely affected districts have been put on alert and standby. 9. Minister of Social Affairs visited â??Merapi Beltâ?? area â?? the most affected districts, i.e. Boyolali, Magelang, Klaten, and Sleman on 19 Apr. The purpose of his visit was to monitor the preparedness of district operational posts of Department of Social Affairs and the community. III. INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE 10. A joint WHO, Ministry of Health and University of Gajah Mada team is traveling (20 Apr.) to the area to undertake a rapid preparatory assessment. 11. The UN RC/HC Office in Jakarta will continue to be in direct contact with pertinent government and non-government institutions, as well as with the Indonesian Red Cross to monitor the situation 12. 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