Nepal Earthquake: Meeting the First Needs IOM Snapshots International Organization for Migration (IOM) The opinions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout the report do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IOM concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, or of its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries. IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental organization, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration; and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. Publisher: International Organization for Migration 17 route des Morillons P.O. Box 17 1211 Geneva 19 Switzerland Tel.: +41 22 717 91 11 Fax: +41 22 798 61 50 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iom.int Editors: IOM Donor Relations Division Cover image: At a spontaneous site in Nuwakot, © IOM 2015 Right image: Leaning building in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk, © IOM 2015 All photos used in this publication were taken by and are the property of the International Organization for Migration. © 2015 International Organization for Migration (IOM) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher. SURVIVING THE NEPAL EARTHQUAKE The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April 2015 has produced devastating consequences that are still being measured. As of 8 May, more than 7,500 people were reported dead and more than 14,000 have been injured. An estimated 8.1 million people have been affected across 39 of Nepal’s 75 districts, with over 2 million people living in the most severely affected districts. The loss of lives and livelihoods, as well as injuries and displacement, has put tremendous pressure on already vulnerable communities. Large populations in Kathmandu and in difficult-access areas outside the Kathmandu valley need shelter and basic items to survive and start their recovery. IOM has been operating in Nepal since 2007, with over 400 staff, focusing primarily on refugee resettlement. IOM also has close relations with the government and NGO partners, including in the area of disaster preparedness and capacity-building. At the onset of this crisis, IOM immediately activated its Migration Emergency Funding Mechanism (MEFM), allowing the deployment of a rapid response team with expertise in Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Shelter, Health, and Early Recovery. IOM emergency personnel and humanitarian partners are now coming to fully grasp the immense needs on the ground and the momentous task ahead of rebuilding Nepal. As the response unfolds, we will look forward to working closely with our donors, partners, and supporters to help bring relief and recovery to the Nepalis in need. Lo Manthang LEGEND NEPAL EARTHQUAKE SEVERITY INDEX KARNALI Highest High Kagbeni CHINA Medium-High Jomsom GORKHA Medium-Low Marpha NUWAKOT Manang Low DHAULAGIRI Chame KATHMANDU Lowest Muri Dharapani Source: Humanitarian Data Exchange Darbang GANDAKI SINDHUPALCHOWK The Nepal Earthquake Severity Index is designed to provide an overview of Beni Seuli Bazar estimated severity of impacts resulting from the April 25 earthquake based on RAPTI Pokhara 1) Intensity of the earthquake Besisahar 2) population, and Gairi Baglung Borang Tipling 3) vulnerability of housing and population. Bagbazar Bhotewodar Syabru Bensi Sishuwa chowk It is not a replacement for first-hand Pyuthan Syangja Paudi Bazar Sundarbazar Dhunche damage and needs assessment Kintang Phedi information. Chakchakpur Bhimad Damauli Betrawati Dumre BAGMATI Aanbu Khaireni Trisuli Bazar Mugling LUMBINI Chautara Butwal Narayangadh Sangam Colony Bharatpur Charikot Kawasoti Jitpur Jiri Khaireni Chowk Tandi Bazaar Kharikola Jagatpur Deurali Taulihawa Bhimfedi Pharping Panauti Lower Bhandar Manahari Ringmu Barhni Sunauli Bhandar Junbesi Bung Nautanwa Tatsalung Devendrapur Hetauda Kritanpur NARAYANI Sanam Sindhuli Garhi SAGARMATHA JANAKPUR DHADING Raxaul Kalaiya Katahariya Birgunj Katari Malanggawa Bijalpura Adapur Murkuchi Bazar IOM Presence in Nepal Gaur Gaighat Janakpur Lahan BHAKTAPUR Sursand Devdhar Source: Adapted from the US Agency for International Development, 2015. INDIA Rajbiraj Lo Manthang LEGEND NEPAL EARTHQUAKE SEVERITY INDEX KARNALI Highest A mother and her child next to their tent in Ratna Park. In the High aftermath of the earthquake, many families took shelter in parks Kagbeni CHINA Medium-High in fear of aftershocks. Verifying the stability and safety of buliding Jomsom GORKHA Medium-Low Marpha NUWAKOT and homes will be an important step in coming weeks. © IOM 2015 Manang Low DHAULAGIRI Chame KATHMANDU Lowest Muri Dharapani Source: Humanitarian Data Exchange Darbang GANDAKI SINDHUPALCHOWK The Nepal Earthquake Severity Index is designed to provide an overview of Beni Seuli Bazar estimated severity of impacts resulting from the April 25 earthquake based on RAPTI Pokhara 1) Intensity of the earthquake Besisahar 2) population, and Gairi Baglung Borang Tipling 3) vulnerability of housing and population. Bagbazar Bhotewodar Syabru Bensi Sishuwa chowk It is not a replacement for first-hand Pyuthan Syangja Paudi Bazar Sundarbazar Dhunche damage and needs assessment Kintang Phedi information. Chakchakpur Bhimad Damauli Betrawati Dumre BAGMATI Aanbu Khaireni Trisuli Bazar Mugling LUMBINI Chautara Butwal Narayangadh Sangam Colony Bharatpur Charikot Kawasoti Jitpur Jiri Khaireni Chowk Tandi Bazaar Kharikola Jagatpur Deurali Taulihawa Bhimfedi Pharping Panauti Lower Bhandar Manahari Ringmu Barhni Sunauli Bhandar Junbesi Bung Nautanwa Tatsalung Devendrapur Hetauda Kritanpur NARAYANI Sanam Sindhuli Garhi SAGARMATHA JANAKPUR DHADING Raxaul Kalaiya Katahariya Birgunj Katari Malanggawa Bijalpura Adapur Murkuchi Bazar Gaur Gaighat Janakpur Lahan BHAKTAPUR Sursand Devdhar INDIA Rajbiraj KEY FACTS AND FIGURES • More than 8 million people are affected across 39 of Nepal’s 75 districts • Approximately 2 million people are living in the 11 most severely affected districts • Over 530,000 houses are damaged or destroyed. Shelter is the key priority in view of the approaching monsoon season (June-August) • 90 per cent of health facilities in rural areas are damaged Assessment of damages and needs carried out in Nuwakot. © IOM 2015 A grandmother and her grandson at a temporary camp near the Kathmandu Engineering College © IOM 2015 IOM’S RESPONSE As part of the inter-agency appeal, IOM is setting up and managing camps, distributing shelter repair kits and essential relief items. IOM will also take on the important role of providing primary health care and psychosocial assistance to those in need, whilst ensuring the protection of the most vulnerable populations. IOM will assist with debris removal, the assessment of damage to homes, and provide temporary livelihoods to support families in need. IOM teams preparing to roll out of Kathmandu - 4 May 2015 © IOM 2015 USAID Tarps received by IOM and distributed with ACTED on 5 May in Dhading district © ACTED 2015 Logistics To ensure that humanitarian partners have the ability to distribute shelter and relief items in a timely and efficient manner, IOM supports the logistics cluster by receiving and dispatching in-kind contributions to disaster-affected areas. As of 5 May, three IOM teams are functional at the international airport in Kathmandu. IOM has also been requested to set up logistics assistance for shelter distributions in Gorkha and Chautara. Funding requirements: USD 260,000 Base Camp in Chautara, Sindhupalchok district, one of the most affected regions of the country © IOM 2015 Camp Management and Camp Coordination As the lead agency in this area, IOM is gathering, analyzing and disseminating information on the conditions, needs and the population numbers and flows in displacement sites to effectively guide the humanitarian response operation. As of 5 May, IOM teams in Gorka and Sindhupalchok have been rolling out the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), used to collect valuation data on the displaced population and their needs. Funding requirements: USD 9,000,000 Early Recovery IOM is helping families to safely access houses and key infrastructure by proving cleaning kits and supervising the use of machinery and equipment to clear debris. This will be done through a cash-for-work scheme that will benefit the most vulnerable. Funding requirements: USD 1,575,000 Assessment of damages and needs carried out in Nuwakot (both pages). © IOM 2015 IOM Health Staff and District Public Health Official in a health clinic in the in the IDP camp in Bhaktapur conducting a joint assessment - 5 May © IOM 2015 Health With over 30 medical professionals in country, IOM is providing psychosocial first aid, counselling, and support groups in displacement settings and through mobile teams. IOM is training community workers, primary health care workers, psychologists and mental health care workers to build local capacity. IOM is also establishing urgently needed discharge and referral systems to decongest hospitals and