OCHA Situation Report
Indonesia: Earthquake and Mt. Merapi Volcano
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

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).

As of 26 June, BAKORNAS has provided the following assistance to Daerah 
Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) and Central Java provinces:

- Total funds available IDR 232,753,849,082 (sources: state budget and
   non-state budget)
- Total funds distributed IDR 128,667,040,000
- Total remaining funds IDR 104,086,809,082

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Mount Merapi

Mount Merapi's volcanic activity is on the decline. However, the 
alertness status remains at the highest level, particularly surrounding 
the Gendol River area.

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.

Ash rain from Merapi has also damaged vegetable crops in Klaten causing 
difficulties for farmers.

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.

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Press contact:
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