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Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized West Sumatra and Jambi Natural Disasters andJambi Natural Sumatra West A joint report by the BNPB, Bappenas, and the Provincial and District/City Governments andthe Provincial Bappenas, reportA joint theBNPB, by Damage, Loss and Preliminary LossandPreliminary Damage, of West Sumatra and Jambi and international partners, andJambi andinternational October Sumatra 2009 West of Needs Assessment : Damage, Loss and Preliminary Needs Assessment BADAN NASIONAL PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA The two consecutive earthquakes that hit the provinces of West Sumatra and Jambi on 30 September and 1 October caused widespread damage across the provinces killing over 1,100 people, destroying livelihoods and disrupting economic activity and social conditions. Resulting landslides left scores of houses and villages buried, whilst disrupting power and communication for days. The first of these events was felt throughout Sumatra and Java, in Indonesia, and in neighboring Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The Government of Indonesia responded immediately by declaring a one-month emergency phase, providing emergency relief funds with a promise of more to follow, and indicating that it welcomed international assistance. In addition, tents, blankets, food, medical personnel, emergency clean water facilities and toilets were provided during the immediate response. The armed forces were also engaged in search and rescue operations and delivering relief aid. National partners, including the Indonesian Red Cross, engaged immediately in emergency response efforts. This report describes the human loss, assessment of the damage to physical assets, the subsequent losses sustained across all economic activities, and the impact of the disaster on the provincial and national economies. It also provides the baseline data against which recovery and reconstruction plans can be designed, and progress can be monitored. The comprehensive assessment was undertaken from 9 to 17 October 2009 using the international standard methodology for measuring disasters, which has been adopted for several years now within Indonesia. Estimates were based on information collected by the assessment team during field surveys and on valuable information collected and provided by the provincial and district governments. Indonesia’s leaders have already expressed their guiding principles for recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation which, if adhered to, should ensure that reconstruction is effective, equitable and efficient, whilst respecting the unique local cultures and traditions in the affected areas. This report was prepared by the Government’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), and in close consultation with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), provincial and district governments of West Sumatra and Jambi, national line ministries and international partners. The findings of the report will serve as a sound basis to make informed decisions and, more critically, help the people of West Sumatra and Jambi to rebuild their lives. Jakarta, 30 October 2009 Primary Secretary BNPB Drs. Purnomo Sidik Damage, Loss and Preliminary Needs Assessment Damage, Loss and Preliminary Needs Assessment i Foreword This report presents the assessment of the damage, losses and human recovery needs resulting from the earthquakes in West Sumatra and Jambi. It has been prepared by a multi-disciplinary team led by BNPB with participation from Bappenas, line ministries, and provincial and local governments with support from international partners. The damage, loss and preliminary needs assessment was carried out using method developed by Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean (ECLAC) which has been adjusted to Indonesian conditions. This methodology is internationally accepted to measure the impact of disasters and comprises of assessments of the direct, indirect, and secondary impacts of the disaster. The damage, loss and preliminary needs assessment will be used as a basis to design the rehabilitation and reconstruction program. The data and input used for this assessment comes from the BNPB, the BPBD of West Sumatra and Jambi provinces, the Bappeda of West Sumatra and Jambi provinces, and other provincial and local government agencies. The assessment of damage and losses is derived from the number of damaged units, as reported by various agencies, and an estimation of the cost to replace or repair those units, as determined by experts based on experiences from other assessments in Indonesia and other regions. This report will become a basis for a more detailed and comprehensive Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) and used for calculating financing needs and budgetary requirements. The subsequent challenge is to ensure that the rehabilitation and reconstruction process in the West Sumatra and Jambi provinces introduces disaster risk reduction measures to mitigate damage and losses from future disasters. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all parties that have assisted BNPB in preparing this report. Jakarta, 30 October 2009 Deputy Chief for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, BNPB Ir. Bakri Beck, MMA ii Damage, Loss and Preliminary Needs Assessment Acknowledgments The Government of Indonesia wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the many men and women who made this assessment possible. This report was prepared by the Government of Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), with vital input from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), the provincial governments of West Sumatra and Jambi as well as the governments of affected districts, without which this report would not have been possible. The assessment team was guided and led by a cross-agency group, comprising Ir. Bakri Beck MMA, (Deputy Head, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, BNPB), Drs.Bambang Sulistianto, MM, (Director for Physical Recovery and Improvement, BNPB), Drg. Maria Sidang Doky, (Director for Economic Recovery and Improvement, BNPB), Drs. R. Sugiharto, MM, (Director for Refugee Management, BNPB), Ir. Adhy Duriat Soemono, Dipl HE (Director of Damage Assessment, BNPB), Ir. Medi Herlianto, CES (Head of Sub Directorate for Damage Inventory BNPB), Dr. Ir. Suprayoga Hadi (Director for Special Area and Disadvantaged Region, Bappenas), Governor Gamawan Fauzi (West Sumatra), and Dr. Ir. Bambang Istijono, ME (Head of the West Sumatra Planning and Development Board (Bappeda)). Support for the assessment was provided by a team of technical experts from several multilateral and bilateral agencies, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the United Nations Development Programme, which coordinated efforts from other UN agencies, and the World Bank. Financial support for this assessment was provided by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR). The Government of Indonesia, the United Nations and World Bank would like to thank Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and the European Commission for their generous support to the GFDRR in carrying out the damage, loss and preliminary needs assessment in West Sumatra and Jambi provinces. Since its establishment in September 2006, GFDRR has evolved into a partnership of 25 countries, regional and international organizations that are committed to helping developing countries reduce their vulnerability to natural hazards and adapt to climate change. GFDRR works to protect livelihoods and improve lives, and special thank and appreciation are also extended to the Secretariat of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, European Commission, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, and The World Bank. Photographs used in this publication were taken by the assessment team unless otherwise indicated. To all of these contributors the team would like to express their deepest thanks and appreciation. Any follow-up questions, or request for additional information should be directed Adhy Duriat ([email protected]), Suprayoga Hadi ([email protected]) or Enrique Blanco Armas ([email protected]). Damage, Loss and Preliminary Needs Assessment iii Table of Contents Foreword ................................................................................................................................................. i Acknowledgments.................................................................................................................................. ii Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................. iii Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................................ vii Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. xi Ringkasan Eksekutif .......................................................................................................................... xvii Introduction ......................................................................................................................................