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Kyrgyzstan: Earthquake Situation Update (as of 02 December 2015)
This report has been produced by Disaster Response Coordination Unit (DRCU) Secretariat in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It was issued as of 2 December 2015 and covers the period from 28 November to 1 December 2015. The next report will be issued by 7 December 2015. Highlights
Ongoing damage assessment of the Ministry for KAZAKHSTAN Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic (MoES) indicates that out of 3398 damaged UZBEKIS TAN houses 432 were destroyed.1 Bishkek Talas Karakol Alay, Kara-Suu, and Uzgen remain the most Naryn affected provinces. Jalal-Abad Osh
According to MoES needs assessment, 480 Epicenter winterized containers are required to cover the CHINA affected population’s needs in shelter. The TAJIKISTAN Government can provide 238 containers. Based Affected area on gap analysis, MoES requests additional 242
winterized containers, including construction Map Sources: UNCS, ESRI, GDACS. materials. The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations. Map created in Nov 2015.
17,560 3 3,056 456 People affected by Districts most affected Houses damaged Houses destroyed earthquake
Situation Overview
A 6.3 magnitude2 earthquake struck Osh oblast (province) of the Kyrgyz Republic on 17 November 2015 causing significant infrastructure damage. Six districts were affected: Alay, Aravan, Chong-Alay, Kara-Kulja, Kara-Suu, and Uzgen. The epicenter was registered in Kara-Suu district3. Several aftershocks followed over the next few days, the biggest of which had a magnitude of 5.1M on 20 November 2015 at 10:45am4.
1 Information as of 2 December 2015 2 Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (IS NAS KR) 3 Location: φ = 40.31°, λ = 73.15° 4 Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (IS NAS KR)
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The preliminary results of MoES damage assessment indicate that the earthquake affected over three thousand families in six districts in Osh region. Houses damage is assessed to over 371 million KGZ soms5. Please see below the table consolidated based on MoES preliminary assessment results. Table 1. Damaged households by districts. Results of ongoing assessment of MoES as of 2 December 2015. Number of affected houses I category II category III category IV category V category Total number Name of Name of (according to (according to (according to (according to (according of damaged province district MoES) MoES) MoES) MoES) to MoES) houses (all 5 Houses with Houses with Houses needed Destroyed Completely categories) small cracks moderate capital houses destroyed cracks repairment houses. Osh oblast Kara - Suu 106 328 155 223 11 822 Osh oblast Alai 168 566 286 126 1121 Osh oblast Uzgen 436 335 118 44 933 Osh oblast Kara-Kulja 362 75 6 15 458 Osh oblast Aravan 7 12 10 29 Osh oblast Chon-Ala 1 2 3 3 9 Osh oblast Osh city 8 48 34 24 114
TOTAL IN OSH OBLAST 1081 1361 614 445 11 3512
MoES assessed the damage degree of houses and social facilities and identified that out of 3512 damaged houses 456 were destroyed in categories IV and V and out of 109 social facilities 16 were destroyed in category IV. Average estimation of affected population is 17,560 people (8,770 - men, 8,790 -women6). The houses of 2,280 people (1139 - men, 11141 – women7) were destroyed. Humanitarian Response
On 20 November 2015, DRCU Council mobilized the Southern Rapid Emergency Assessment and Coordination Team (REACT) for joint assessment. Table 2. Emergency response needs according to the REACT assessment.
Emergency response needs (# of households) Ovens to Warm District Tents Food Coal Kitchen sets Hygiene kits bake the clothing bread 18 Alai 1 18 18 18 18 18 250 Kara Suu 25 486 250 250 486 200 - Uzgen 56 56 56 - 56 56 Total: 82 560 324 268 560 274 268
Early Recovery Needs: Approximately 456 families need to rebuild houses and 614 houses need 1012 significant repair works. houses to be rebuilt or Response: repaired Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent received approval of DREF8 for distribution of the
5 Preliminary damage assessment of the Government as of 2 December 2015. Only houses damage is included. 6 Estimation is based on district profiles 7 Estimation is based on district profiles 8 Disaster Relief Emergency Fund
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unconditional cash grants to cover the needs of 300 most affected families. ECHO contributed to the replenishment of DREF. Approximately 24 million KGZ soms and 51.373 US dollars accumulated in MoES accounts for earthquake response from different government organizations and private donations. Gaps & Constraints: Government requested support for construction materials to rebuild houses.
Food Security Needs: Families in need of food assistance: 18 families in Alai district, 486 in Kara Suu 560 district and 56 in Uzgen district9. Families in need of food assistance have been identified by REACT Response: assessment Kyrgyz Government, local authorities and organizations from other provinces delivered humanitarian assistance to the affected districts.
Table 3. Relief items delivered by government authorities to the affected population: # Name of Name of item Unit Kara- Alai Uzgen Total category Suu 1 FOOD Flour ton 29,5 9 3 42,5 2 Liquid oil ton 5,2 2,0 1.0 8,20 3 Sugar ton 3,1 1,5 0,5 5,1 4 Pasta ton 2 - - 2 5 Salt kg 50 - - 50 6 Rice kg 500 - - 500 7 Kitlap (noodles) kg 200 - - 200 8 Potato kg 500 - - 500 9 Apple kg 300 - - 300 10 Meat kg 70 - - 70 11 Tea kg 20 - - 20 12 Gingerbread kg 1000 - - 1000 Furthermore, different provinces delivered humanitarian assistance to MoES warehouse for further distribution. WFP jointly with MoES and the Ministry of State Material Reserves coordinates the food distribution to the affected population. WFP is reviewing the possibility of providing food assistance under its development project “Food for Asset/Food for Work” for rehabilitation of the damaged assets and community infrastructure, which potentially could be reconstructed through community mobilization. Requirements, such as non-food items (NFIs) for reconstruction and expertise/engineering support, are currently being explored. WFP jointly with national partners is considering additional infrastructure/assets assessment for further reconstruction under food for asset initiative. If the project is to be implemented, WFP will identify the beneficiaries jointly with MoES and the Ministry for Social Development and local authorities.
Gaps & Constraints: According to MoES, all needs have been covered as for now and the stocks for further distribution are available.
Health Needs: Hospitals and medical points (FAPs) are working on a daily basis. 140 People received PSS from Psychosocial support (PSS) is needed. Ministry of Health
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Response: Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic (MoH) provided medical checks for over 700 affected people and hospitalized five patients. Additionally, four medical groups from psycho-neurological hospitals of Jalal- Abad and Osh regions delivered PSS to the affected groups. MoH provided PSS to 140 people. Furthermore, the southern branch of the Department of Drug Supply and Medical Equipment of the MoH allocated 50 thousand medical items. Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent deployed two mobile clinics to provide health services to the affected population. UNICEF CO plans to deliver PSS to the affected children and their families based on needs and in close coordination with partners. Gaps & Constraints: Current and pledged response covers the identified needs.
Shelter Needs: According to MoES, 480 equipped and winterized containers are needed to the 242 affected population as a temporary shelter. The containers will be used until the Containers needed for temporary shelter reconstruction of houses. Response: MoES delivered 162 winterized tents and heaters to the affected areas, but due to low temperatures, these tents are not appropriate for living in wintertime. Therefore, winterized containers are needed. The Kyrgyz Government, local authorities and Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent supplied the affected districts with NFIs. MoES has 88 containers, 15 of which have been already delivered to the affected areas. MoES plans to receive additional 150 containers. Table 4. The list of humanitarian assistance provided # Name of Name of item Unit Kara- Alai Uzgen Total category Suu 1 SHELTER Tents with stoves for heating sets 133 20 9 162 2 NFI Blankets pcs 1050 710 305 2065 3 Carpets pcs 20 - - 20 4 Quilts pcs 20 - - 20 5 Kitchen sets box 174 183 51 408 6 OTHER Coal ton 158 142 20 320
Gaps & Constraints: Based on gap analysis, MoES requested additional 242 winterized containers, including construction materials. Given that, the average price for one container is US$ 1,200 and container winterization costs US$3,500, the total cost of one temporary shelter will make approximately US$ 4,700.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Needs: According to REACT’s assessment, 560 families were in need of hygiene kits. 406 Families recieved hygiene Response: kits Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent and UNICEF distributed following humanitarian items. Table 5. The list of distributed items by Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent and UNICEF # Name of Name of item Unit Kara- Alai Uzgen Total category Suu 1 WASH Soap pcs - 488 204 692 2 Hygiene kits box 190 103 113 406
Gaps & Constraints: Current response covered the identified needs.
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General Coordination Preliminary situation and needs assessment (Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent in coordination with MoES), 18 November 2015
On 18 November 2015, Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent conducted preliminary situation and needs assessment in Kara- Suu district. The assessment identified that the majority of the affected population lost their houses and needed shelter, essential household items, warm clothes (particularly, for children) and food. Children and the elderly were replaced to the neighboring non-affected villages, others stayed in their cars to guard their houses. DRCU Council meeting, 20 November 2015
On 20 November 2015, DRCU organized a meeting with participation of MoES, Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA), UN Agencies, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, international organizations and NGOs to discuss the joint response. MoES presented the situation, preliminary assessment results and appealed to the DRCU members to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected population. MoES shared the list of needs, emphasizing that winterized tents and heaters were the most needed items. Kyrgyzstan Red Crescent presented preliminary situation and needs assessment results and priority needs. The participants shared information on provided relief items and plans. DRCU Council members agreed to deploy the Southern REACT, in coordination with National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, to assess general and sectoral needs in the affected areas. Joint rapid situation and needs assessment (Southern REACT), 20-22 November 2015 On 20 November 2015, DRCU Council mobilized the Southern REACT, which was co-leaded by ACTED and WFP. Three groups were deployed for assessment of Kara-Suu, Alai and Uzgen districts.
DRCU Council meeting, 23 November 2015
On 23 November 2015, DRCU members organized a meeting to discuss the joint rapid situation and needs assessment results, response and pledged activities.
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