NATIONS UNIES UNITED NATIONS BUREAU DE LA OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION COORDINATION DES AFFAIRES HUMANITAIRES OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS Date: 29 June 2006 Ref: OCHA/GVA - 2006/0116 OCHA Situation Report No. 16 INDONESIA – EARTHQUAKE Central Java and Yogyakarta Provinces 29 June 2006 This report is based on information received from the UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator’s Office in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the UN team in Yogyakarta. HIGHLIGHTS • Water and sanitation issues remain a key challenge for the earthquake-affected population. Although substantial efforts have been undertaken, both by the Government, UNICEF and NGOs, water and sanitation gaps are still significant. • Some form of a more durable transitional shelter is needed to bridge the gap between emergency shelter and permanent housing. The need for and the detail of such an approach is being discussed with GOI, NGOs, and other stakeholders. • A total of 1,890 primary school buildings in Yogyakarta and Central Java Provinces have been damaged and need immediate emergency assistance before the new school term starts 17 July. • President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to visit Bantul and Klaten on 2 July to declare the end of emergency phase and the start of reconstruction phase. • The Earthquake Response Plan revision is being finalised and the document is to be presented to donors in the next days. SITUATION 1. As of 29 June 18:00, the death toll stands at 5,778. The number of injuries stands at 37,912. 205,888 homes have been completely destroyed. 406,166 additional houses have suffered earthquake damage. All statistics come from the National Coordinating Board for the Management of Disaster (BAKORNAS). 2. As of 26 June, BAKORNAS has provided the following assistance to Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) and Central Java provinces: a. Total funds available IDR 232,753,849,082 (sources: state budget and non-state budget) b. Total funds distributed IDR 128,667,040,000 c. Total remaining funds IDR 104,086,809,082 1 3. The local media quoted the Governor of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY), Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, as saying that due to the slow disbursement of funds pledged by the central government for quake victims, the emergency phase will be extended. Bantul 4. As of 26 June, side dish allowance has been distributed to 389,293 people in nine sub-districts (Dlingo, Pundong, Pajangan, Jetis, Bantul, Plered, Bambanglipuro, Imogiri and Piyungan). The distribution will be continued for 23,310 people in Sanden Sub-district. Out of IDR 70 billion that is allocated for the assistance, the government has distributed IDR 37 billion so far to cover these ten sub-districts. Another seven sub-districts are in the pipeline. 5. 223 families are in need of temporary shelter in the district. Out of 5,278 tents/ tarpaulins received by The District Disaster Management Committee (SATLAK) Bantul, 4,188 have already been distributed. The government prioritise the distribution in Bambanglipuro, Imogiri, Jetis, Sewon, Pundong, Plered and Piyungan. 6. Tents are needed for schools and primary local health centres (puskesmas). In health sector, semi-permanent buildings or special tents that can last for 6-12 months are required while the new puskesmas and pustu are under construction. In education sector, some 1,600 big tents (6X14 m) are required for temporary schools (elementary and high schools). 7. A total of 115 slightly damaged school buildings are going to be rehabilitated by using the district budget. Additional funding is required to rehabilitate totally destroyed and heavily damaged school buildings. 8. The local government is collecting data on the damage and access to capital of some 76,000 craftsmen in the district. Organizations working in agriculture sector are encouraged to help rebuild the sector by working with 636 farmer groups in the district. Central Java 9. Local media reports that the government of Central Java will allocate IDR 11.5 billon (USD 1.2 million) for school reconstruction project, with the Ministry of National Education providing IDR 30.8 billion and private sources donating IDR 3.5 billion. Klaten 10. The Central Java Public Works Department and the Central Java Development Planning Board (BAPEDA) have agreed to develop a community approach strategy in terms of housing reconstruction. 11. Education will be the top priority of the reconstruction phase in Central Java. The Central Java Education Department and Decentralized Basic Education (DBE) – USAID are conducting a rapid assessment on education needs. The assessment is aimed at defining the needs of elementary and junior high students in more than 200 schools in seven sub-districts. The assessment will be completed by Friday, 30 June. 12. The Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) met the Vice Governor of Central Java and offered to help in the development of small pottery industries in Bayat Village, Wedi Sub-district. 2 Mount Merapi 13. Mount Merapi’s volcanic activity is on the decline. However, the alertness status remains at the highest level, particularly surrounding the Gendol River area. 14. The local media reports that thousands of people living in the areas surrounding Mount Merapi are facing a water shortage. This is because of damaged water installations and spring wells in Umbel Bebeng at Kaliadem. The Sleman District local government will continue distributing 14,000 liters of clean water a day. 15. Ash rain from Merapi has also damaged vegetable crops in Klaten causing difficulties for farmers. 16. The second workshop on Inter-Agency Response Planning was held on 28 June. A draft plan will be shared early next week. The principals are IFRC, OXFAM GB, CWS, Plan International, UNICEF and OCHA. CLUSTER AND SECTOR UPDATE Health: 17. The World Health Organization reports 76 cases of tetanus, with 26 fatalities. Nine cases of measles have been reported. Four cases are under investigation. The measles immunization campaign has been completed in Yogyakarta and Central Java. There is 76.6% coverage for measles immunization and 45.3% for tetanus toxoid immunization. The number of children needing vaccinations may be less than estimated due to population movement in the area. 18. Three strategies have been developed to handle the tetanus situation: • Locating tetanus cases; • Proper treatment & prophylaxis immunoglobulin; and an • Immunization campaign. 19. According to WHO, acute respiratory infections have tripled this week with 7,000 people seeking treatment at local health services. 20. The Outpatient Mortality and Morbidity daily surveillance system is collecting information on communicable diseases from all actors (MOH, local and international NGOs, and other agencies) involved in health care activities in the six districts affected by the earthquake. 21. Over 12,000 trauma cases in Bantul were seen in health facilities the first week after the earthquake. The rate dropped to an average of 150 per day after the first week. 22. There will be five centres for psychosocial consultation in Yogyakarta and Central Java. These centres are: Sardjito Hospital, Sleman District Hospital, Grhasia Hospital, Magelang Mental Hospital and Klaten Mental Hospital. 23. A rapid assessment of maternal healthcare reported 35 deliveries, with one maternal death. Three births did not receive adequate assistance. UNFPA estimates that at least 270 babies in Bantul and 870 babies in Klaten will be born in the next month. 24. Organizations continue to fill the gaps in the affected areas including: • IFRC: medical care and treatment (focusing on disabled people), wound management and physiotherapy care, general rehabilitation. • AusAID: medical care and treatment with medical teams stationed in Prambanan and Bantul, who are assisted by nursing students. 3 • Malteser: medical care and treatment, neurosurgeon available and stationed in Bethesda Hospital, Yogyakarta. Agencies can refer to Dr. Wang for assessment and further definitive surgical procedures. • Handicap International: medical care and treatment, identification of patients in hospitals and communities in collaboration with various agencies and physiotherapy schools. • YAKKUM: medical care and treatment, emergency response for the victims, caring for over 80 patients with fractures. In coordination with Bethesda Hospital, emergency response services are given to patients with or at risk of permanent disability. • In partnership with the Indonesian Midwifes Association (IBI), UNFPA has mobilized midwives to work on rotation in Yogyakarta, Central Java, Bantul, and Klaten. 25. IOM has returned 4,105 people (1,782 patients and 2,323 accompanying family members) from 14 different hospitals in Yogyakarta, Bantul and Klaten to their home villages. IOM also helped 29 patients return home after follow-up treatments at hospitals. 85 medical referrals have been made from the US Marines, JICA field hospitals, Muhammadiyah hospital in Bantul and the Indonesian Air Force Hospital in Yogyakarta to date. Transportation assistance has been provided to Solo Orthopaedics Hospital in support of its two-day community outreach program from 27 to 28 June. The program aims to assess community needs for post-operational care and rehabilitation services and to provide their former patients with follow-up treatment in the four most affected sub-districts in Klaten. 26. The IFRC will close their field hospital at the end of the month. Water and Sanitation: 27. Water and sanitation issues remain a key challenge for the earthquake-affected population. Although substantial efforts have been undertaken, both by the government and NGOs, water and sanitation gaps are still significant. In Piyungan sub-district (Bantul district), an increased number of diarrhea cases were reported last week. 28. In Klaten, the district’s Public Works office has deployed five centrifugal pumps that – operated by communities themselves – so far have cleaned 154 wells in five sub-districts. As there is no budget for this activity, pumps were not moved from one village to other villages quickly and the quality of work could not be monitored. PMI (Indonesian Red Cross) and Public Works are planning to collaborate in cleaning wells using six new pumps provided by the Central Government.