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Template Situation Report NATO OTAN Euro-Atlantic Disaster Centre Euro-Atlantique de Response Coordination coordination des réactions Centre en cas de catastrophe (EADRCC) (EADRCC) Fax : +32-2-707.2677 Télécopie : +32-2-707.2677 [email protected] [email protected] EADRCC SITUATION REPORT Nº 5 FLOOD - GEORGIA Message Nº. : IS-OPS(EADRCC)(2005)0013 Dtg : 061300 Z MAY 05 From: : Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre To : Points of Contact for International Disaster Response in NATO and Partner Countries Precedence : Priority Originator : Bjørn Gran Phone: +32 4 75 829 071 Approved by : Carsten Fausbøll Reference : Request for Assistance, Floods – Georgia IS-OPS(EADRCC)(2005)0007 This fax consists of : 4 pages 1. The EADRCC received the following report from the Emergency Situations and Civil Safety Service, MIA of Georgia 06.05.05 at 00:00: "In disaster regions situation retains dangerous, flood processes are still active. Because of heavy rains the level of water is still high. In Shida region the river Lekhura's has destroyed one bridge because of high water level. The water level of the rivers Kura, Aragvi and Lekhura (Shida Kartli) is also very high. The landslide danger still remains in Adjara region (Khulo region). According to today's information 2 families (10 people) were evacuated. In the damaged areas restoring works take place actively, but there is deficit of technique. The situation still remains on dangerous level. Experts have been sent to disaster regions to assess the situation and prepare recommendations concerning evacuation of the population and countermeasures against the flood. There is still a critical need for international humanitarian assistance even if different nations have provided food and other equipment." 2. The following requirements for assistance are still outstanding: Description Effective Date Unit -1- IS-OPS (EADRCC)(2005)0012 Description Effective Date Unit 2.1 Flour As Soon As 98 ton Possible (ASAP) 2.2. Sugar ASAP 49 ton 2.3. Medium duty excavators ASAP 8 2.4. Medium load trucks ASAP 6 2.5. Canned beef ASAP 6 ton 2.6. Personal hygienic equipment ASAP 6300 2.7. Cloth ASAP 3500 2.8. Rubber boots ASAP 3500 2.9. Lukas rescue kits (premium) ASAP 50 2.10. First aid equipment ASAP 3700 2.11. Mobile medical station ASAP 20 2.12. Medium duty bulldozer ASAP 20 2.13. Rescue trucks ASAP 4 2.14. Medium duty elevators ASAP 20 2.15. Diesel generators (2-5KW) ASAP 36 2.16. Gas cooker ASAP 500 2.17. UNC - 060 - mini tractor ASAP 20 2.18. Bridge construction ASAP 60 2.19. Portable water trucks ASAP 20 2.20. Vegetable oil for food making ASAP 5500 L 3. Assistance provided 3.1. The following assistance has been offered to the stricken country: Norway 3.1.1 Diesel generators (40 kwa) 2 3.1.2 Tents (inflatable) 18 3.1.3 Portable water pumps (1500 l/min) 20 3.1.4 Blankets 1500 3.1.5 Sleeping bags 1000 Different fire-rescue equipment 3.2. The above-listed relief items were delivered from Oslo to Tbilisi on 1 May 2005. Italy 3.3.1 Tents 90 3.3.2 Blankets 500 3.3.3 4 members team 3.3.4 The tents and blankets were delivered 2 May. The team returned 4 May 05. Lithuania -2- IS-OPS (EADRCC)(2005)0012 3.4.1 Generators 4 3.4.2 Pumps 7 3.4.3 Rubber boots 150 3.4.4 The equipment was delivered 5 May 2005 Germany 3.5.1 Financial contribution Euro 50.000 3.5.2 The contribution has been delivered Republic of Moldova 3.6.1 Tents "Amir" 100 3.6.2 Sugar 1000 kg 3.6.3 Flour 1700 kg 3.6.4 Meat cans 1000 kg 3.6.5 Blankets 200 3.6.6 Bed clothes 400 3.6.7 The contribution was delivered 5 May 2005 Azerbaijan 3.7.1 Financial contribution US $ 100.000 3.7.2 Food 6000 kg 3.7.3 The contribution has been delivered 4. Contact information ATTENTION EADRCC have received the following message from Georgia: The Georgian airspace is closed on 9 and 10 May due to a visit of the President of United States of America. International humanitarian assistance has to be sent by ship or be postponed to 11 May. Ports: Batumi and Poti. Customhouse: Sarpi, Vale, Khazbegi, Tsiteli Khidi, Sadakhlo. In order to facilitate the delivery of the requested relief items, the Emergency Situations and Civil Safety Service of Security, Ministry of internal Affairs of Georgia has identified the following points of entry: 4.1. Tbilisi International Airport - Tel: +995 32 433 100 -3- IS-OPS (EADRCC)(2005)0012 - Fax: +995 32 433 103 4.2. Kutaisi Airport - Tel: +995 23 172 538, 177 862 - Fax: +995 23 101 130 4.3. Batumi Seaport - Tel: 995 88 222 76268, 76260, 76264 - Fax: +995 88 222 76780 4.4. Poti Seaport - Tel: +995 293 20660 - Fax: +995 293 22688 4.5. The Operational Point of Contact in affected area can be contacted in the following way: Name: Mr. Pridon Sadunishvili Organization: Emergency Situations and Civil Safety Service, MIA of Georgia Telephone: + 99-532-755 388 Fax : + 99-532-752-161 E-mail: [email protected] Operating Hours: 24/7 5. Coordinated Response 5.1. With a view to providing a coordinated response to the remaining requirements of the stricken nation, nations in a position to meet these requirements, in full or in part, are invited to reply the EADRCC, by any of the means of communication listed below. 5.2. The Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: +32-2-707.2675 Fax : +32-2-707.2677 Mobile Phone: +32-475-829.071 (24 hours) e-mail: [email protected] -4- .
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