OCHA Situation Report No. 5
Indonesia - Volcano - Update
Mt. Merapi, Central Java Province
25 April 2006


This report is developed by the HC/RC Office in Indonesia based on 
information provided by the Research and Technology Development Agency 
for Vulcanology (BPPTK) Yogyakarta, the National Coordinating Board for 
the Management of Disaster (BAKORNAS PB), the District Executing Unit 
for the Management of Disaster (SATLAK PB) of Boyolali District, the 
Magelang District, the Sleman District, the Klaten District, the OXFAM 
GB, and media reports.

I. SITUATION

1. BPPTK Yogyakarta reported that 178 multi phase tremors, 3 shallow 
volcanic tremors and one tectonic tremor occurred on Monday (24 Apr.). 
While on Tuesday (25 Apr.), as of 0600 hours, there were 53 multi phase 
tremors, and no shallow volcanic tremor.  The alert level of Mt. Merapi 
still remain in level III.

2. According to SATLAK PB Boyolali (25 Apr.), the number of displaced 
persons has reached 173 persons originating from Tlogolele (157) and 
Klakah (16) Village.

3. According to SATLAK PB Magelang, as of Monday (25 Apr.), the total 
number of displaced persons in this district is approximately 1,300 
persons.

4. As of Tuesday (25 Apr.), the number of displaced persons in Dompol 
Village is 932.  In Kemalang Sub-District Complex, there are 1,105 
displaced persons (= 358 HH), including 14 pregnant women, 49 elderly 
people and 82 babies and children under 5 years old. In Dompol Village, 
the displaced persons are mostly sheltered under temporary tents without 
any lining/mat.  During the night, with cold weather from mountaineous 
areas, the displaced persons are living in uncomfortable condition.

5. According to SATLAK Sleman, the instruction for evacuation has not 
been issued yet by the Head of District (Bupati) since the level of 
alertness of Mt. Merapi remains on level III.  However, starting Tuesday 
(25 Apr.) some villagers from vulnerable groups (e.g., elderly, pregnant 
women, babies and children under 5 years old), have voluntarily fled 
their homes and sought shelter in safer areas provided by local 
government.

II. NATIONAL RESPONSE

6. Deputy for Disaster Management of Coordinating Ministry for People's 
Welfare (MENKOKESRA) visited the four districts in Yogyakarta and 
Central Java on Tuesday (25 Apr.).

7. According to Head of Kemalang Sub-District of Klaten District, PDAM 
(local state owned water company) have been regularly providing clean 
water in both IDP sites, in Dompol and Kemalang Sub-District Complex. 
TELKOM (state-owned telecommunication company) has also provided 
communication means (e.g., telephone lines for each Command Post/POSKO) 
and mobile phones.  ORARI (Amateur Radio Organization of Indonesia) has 
also deployed some members in the vulnerable zones. The Office of Public 
Works has provided 5 additional public bathing, washing and toilet 
facilities in Kemalang Sub-District Complex.

8. BAKORNAS, SATKORLAK PB Yogyakarta and Central Java continue to 
closely monitor the situation in the four districts mentioned above.

III. INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE

9. OXFAM GB, who has a presence in Yogyakarta, is creating "Merapi Task 
Force" to develop a safety plan for the staff and their families, and 
also a preparedness and response plan.  OXFAM has ordered relief items 
including 6,400 pieces of sarongs, 2,504 tarpaulins, hygiene kits, 20 
3m3 water tanks and some "water" equipment.

10. The UN HC/RC Office in Jakarta will deploy a staff member on 
Wednesday (26 Apr.) to monitor the situation, review coordination and 
preparedness mechanisms.  The UN HC/RC Office will also continue to be 
in direct contact with pertinent government and non-government 
institutions, as well as with the Indonesian Red Cross to monitor the 
situation.

IV. REQUIRED ASSISTANCE

11. Head of Kemalang Sub-District of Klaten District indicated that they 
are lacking relief supplies such as blankets (approximately 100 blankets 
have been received and have been distributed primarily to vulnerable 
groups), hygiene kits, and water and sanitation facilities, especially 
at Dompol Village, as well as proper mat to be used under the temporary 
tents. Formal request has not been made by local authorities.

12. The UN RC/HC Office in Jakarta will continue to be in direct contact 
with pertinent government and non-government institutions, as well as 
with the Indonesian Red Cross to monitor the situation.

13. This situation report, together with further information on ongoing 
emergencies, is also available on the OCHA Internet website at 
http://www.reliefweb.int/

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