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Indonesia: Mt. Merapi Volcano OCHA Situation Report No. 4 & 5
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From: Micha Meier <meierm@xxxxxx>
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OCHA Situation Report No.4
Indonesia Volcano Update
Mt. Merapi, Central Java Province
24 April 2006
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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), Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Health,
District Executing Unit for the Management of Disaster (SATLAK PB) of
Boyolali District, Magelang District, Sleman District, and Klaten District,
Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), USAID, OXFAM GB, and media reports.
I. SITUATION
1. Based on the monitoring report by BPPTK, in the past three days (22 -
24 Apr.) there have been 22 shallow volcanic tremors, 46 streams of lava,
and 414 multiphase tremors with white and thick SO2 smoke of 200 m height
from its crater. The alert level of Mt. Merapi still remains in level â??
III.
2. According to SATLAK PB Boyolali (24 Apr.), 114 persons (mostly
pregnant women, elderly and children under 5 years old) from Tlogolele
Village of Selo Sub-District have been evacuated and are temporarily
sheltered in Samiran Village Hall and Bungalow.
3. According to SATLAK PB Magelang, as of Monday (24 Apr.), the total
number of displaced persons has reached up to 1,217, including 14 pregnant
women, 33 babies, 149 children under 5 years old and 220 elderly people.
4. According to Head of Kemalang Sub-District of Klaten District (24
Apr), approximately 1,500 persons have been evacuated from Sidorejo and
Tegal Mulyo Village of Kemalang Sub-District to two different IDP sites,
namely Dompol Village (819 persons) and Kemalang Sub-District Complex (681
persons). These displaced persons have been temporarily sheltered in
public facilities (e.g., school buildings, village hall, sub-district
meeting hall, etc.). Tents have also been erected but the displaced
persons have not occupied them. Some 600 persons from Bale Rante Village,
approximately 8 kilometres from the crater, also need to be evacuated,
however, these villagers are still reluctant. Once they agreed to be
evacuated, these people will be accommodated in temporary shelters located
in Ngemplak Seneng Village, which is about 15 kilometres from the crater.
5. For Sleman District, evacuation activity has not started yet as
villagers in risk areas are still reluctant to leave their homes. However,
the details of evacuation process have been arranged by members of SATLAK
PB Sleman, such as the establishment of sirens as an early warning signs in
4 different places (two in Kaliurang, one each in Cangkringan and Turi
Sub-District), meeting points, transportation modes and routes, as well as
evacuation/IDP sites. According to the latest data provided by SATLAK PB
Sleman, the most vulnerable include Umbulharjo (846 persons), Glagaharjo
(707), Kepuharjo (380) Village of Cangkringan Sub-District, Girikerto (879
persons) and Wonokerto (486 persons) Village of Turi Sub-District and
Purwobangun (758 persons) Village of Pakem Sub-District.
6. Villagers who have shown reluctance to relocate have expressed
concerns about the safety of their belongings.
II. NATIONAL RESPONSE
7. SATLAK PB Boyolali, Magelang, Klaten will continue the socialization,
as well as the evacuation process, especially in the most vulnerable areas
(â??vulnerable zone IIIâ??). Basic emergency needs (e.g., food, drinking
water, pharmaceutical supplies, etc.) have also been dropped at each IDP
site/location.
8. SATLAK PB Sleman will continue to be on stand-by for immediate
evacuation once the Governor of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX gives
the instruction or the alert level of Mt. Merapi is increased to the
highest level â?? which is level IV (eruption could be within 24 hours).
9. On Sunday (23 Apr.), the Provincial Government of Central Java
dispatched 40 mobile phones to Magelang District. These mobile phones have
been dispersed primarily to villages identified as â??vulnerable zone IIIâ??.
10. BAKORNAS, SATKORLAK PB Yogyakarta and Central Java continue to
closely monitor the situation in the four districts mentioned above.
11. The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), has actively participated in the
evacuation process and their volunteers have also been engaged in community
risk awareness. Based on the findings of the assessments conducted by
Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) and medical action teams, on Monday (24
Apr.), PMI mobilized two water facilities and two additional ambulances
with mobile medical teams and clinic facilities for Magelang and Sleman.
III. INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
12. The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID) will provide USD 50,000 to the International Federation
of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), working with the Indonesian
Red Cross/Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), to support preparedness efforts
including mobilization of PMI volunteers, health workers and ambulance
services, communications, field kitchens and provision of relief supplies.
13. OXFAM GB will deploy 3 teams on a daily basis to monitor and assess
the situation in various vulnerable areas and IDP sites.
14. The UN HC/RC Office in Jakarta is planning to deploy a staff member
to closely monitor the situation, review coordination and preparedness
mechanisms. The UN HC/RC Office will also 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.
IV. REQUIRED NEEDS
15. SATLAK PB Magelang mentioned that they are lacking for supply of milk
powder for babies, children under 5 years old, as well as pregnant and
lactating mothers.
16.Ministry of Social Affairs indicated the need for radio communications â??
Single-Side Band (SSB) - with high frequency to enable pertinent
stakeholders at village, sub-district, district and provincial level, to
have better coordination in the evacuation process and emergency response.
17.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.
18.This situation report, together with further information on ongoing
emergencies, is also available on the OCHA Internet website at
http://www.reliefweb.int/
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OCHA Situation Report No. 5
Indonesia â?? Volcano â?? Update
Mt. Merapi, Central Java Province
25 April 2006
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This report is developed by the HC/RC Office in Indonesia based on
information provided by the Research and Technology Development Agency for
Vulcanology (BPPTK) Yogyakarta, the National Coordinating Board for the
Management of Disaster (BAKORNAS PB), the District Executing Unit for the
Management of Disaster (SATLAK PB) of Boyolali District, the Magelang
District, the Sleman District, the Klaten District, the OXFAM GB, and media
reports.
I. SITUATION
1. BPPTK Yogyakarta reported that 178 multi phase tremors, 3 shallow
volcanic tremors and one tectonic tremor occurred on Monday (24 Apr.).
While on Tuesday (25 Apr.), as of 0600 hours, there were 53 multi phase
tremors, and no shallow volcanic tremor. The alert level of Mt. Merapi
still remain in level III.
2. According to SATLAK PB Boyolali (25 Apr.), the number of displaced
persons has reached 173 persons originating from Tlogolele (157) and Klakah
(16) Village.
3. According to SATLAK PB Magelang, as of Monday (25 Apr.), the total
number of displaced persons in this district is approximately 1,300
persons.
4. As of Tuesday (25 Apr.), the number of displaced persons in Dompol
Village is 932. In Kemalang Sub-District Complex, there are 1,105
displaced persons (= 358 HH), including 14 pregnant women, 49 elderly
people and 82 babies and children under 5 years old. In Dompol Village, the
displaced persons are mostly sheltered under temporary tents without any
lining/mat. During the night, with cold weather from mountaineous areas,
the displaced persons are living in uncomfortable condition.
5. According to SATLAK Sleman, the instruction for evacuation has not
been issued yet by the Head of District (Bupati) since the level of
alertness of Mt. Merapi remains on level III. However, starting Tuesday
(25 Apr.) some villagers from vulnerable groups (e.g., elderly, pregnant
women, babies and children under 5 years old), have voluntarily fled their
homes and sought shelter in safer areas provided by local government.
II. NATIONAL RESPONSE
6. Deputy for Disaster Management of Coordinating Ministry for Peopleâ??s
Welfare (MENKOKESRA) visited the four districts in Yogyakarta and Central
Java on Tuesday (25 Apr.).
7. According to Head of Kemalang Sub-District of Klaten District, PDAM
(local state owned water company) have been regularly providing clean water
in both IDP sites, in Dompol and Kemalang Sub-District Complex. TELKOM
(state-owned telecommunication company) has also provided communication
means (e.g., telephone lines for each Command Post/POSKO) and mobile
phones. ORARI (Amateur Radio Organization of Indonesia) has also deployed
some members in the vulnerable zones. The Office of Public Works has
provided 5 additional public bathing, washing and toilet facilities in
Kemalang Sub-District Complex.
8. BAKORNAS, SATKORLAK PB Yogyakarta and Central Java continue to
closely monitor the situation in the four districts mentioned above.
III. INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
9. OXFAM GB, who has a presence in Yogyakarta, is creating â??Merapi Task
Forceâ?? to develop a safety plan for the staff and their families, and also
a preparedness and response plan. OXFAM has ordered relief items including
6,400 pieces of sarongs, 2,504 tarpaulins, hygiene kits, 20 3m3 water tanks
and some â??waterâ?? equipment.
10. The UN HC/RC Office in Jakarta will deploy a staff member on
Wednesday (26 Apr.) to monitor the situation, review coordination and
preparedness mechanisms. The UN HC/RC Office will also 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.
IV. REQUIRED ASSISTANCE
11. Head of Kemalang Sub-District of Klaten District indicated that they
are lacking relief supplies such as blankets (approximately 100 blankets
have been received and have been distributed primarily to vulnerable
groups), hygiene kits, and water and sanitation facilities, especially at
Dompol Village, as well as proper mat to be used under the temporary tents.
Formal request has not been made by local authorities.
12. 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.
13. This situation report, together with further information on ongoing
emergencies, is also available on the OCHA Internet website at
http://www.reliefweb.int/
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