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Indonesia Central Java Earthquake Update

 

May 30, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents:

 

Overview.....................................page 2

Domestic Response……………page 3

International Response………..page 4

Sectors……………………………page 13

 

 

Overview

 

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia’s Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces on the island of Java on May 27 at 5:53 AM local time (Friday, May 26 at 22:53 UTC), killing thousands of people and causing widespread loss to infrastructure and property. According to the USGS (US Geological Survey), the quake’s epicenter was 10 miles (15 kilometers) south of Yogyakarta at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). The districts of Bantul, Sleman and the city of Yogyakarta are among the worst affected in terms of loss of life. As of today (Tuesday, May 30), the official death toll has climbed to 5,698, with 3,310 deaths in Bantul alone. The death tolls of the districts of Sleman and Yogyakarta city are a distant second and third with 184 and 165 deaths respectively. At least 10,699 people have been wounded, of which 7,519 have been seriously injured. Hospitals are reportedly overcrowded, however, the provincial government in Yogyakarta has advised that four field hospitals deployed by Qatar, Singapore, US and China were sufficient. All others have been advised to stand down. There is no need for international Urban Search and Rescue teams as well. Indonesia’s Department of Social Affairs estimates 17,485 houses have been completely destroyed and another 29,277 seriously damaged, leaving some 100,000-200,000 homeless. However, the Secretariat of the National Coordinating Board for the Management of Disasters (BAKORNAS PB) places the total number of completely destroyed and partially damaged houses at 20,684 and 44,445 respectively. Family tents are needed to accommodate the homeless. Downed electric and telephone services have been partially restored. Adi Sucipto Airport in Yogyakarta has now reopened only for humanitarian flights and should help alleviate congestion at Solo airport, which until Sunday (May 28) had been the only airport near Yogyakarta that was open for relief flights. Heavy rain on Monday (May 29) hampered relief efforts and caused power outages. The Indonesian government has declared a state of emergency and has allocated US$8 million (75 billion Rupiah) for emergency relief. The government has earmarked US$107 million (one trillion Rupiah) for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the affected areas, which is to be completed within a year. National Development Planning Agency Republic of Indonesia (BAPPENAS) is leading a damage and loss assessment effort and has requested technical assistance from the UN and the World Bank. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has reportedly moved his office to Yogyakarta to monitor relief efforts on the ground closely. The Indonesian government has not formally issued a call for international assistance, however, it is welcoming international assistance.

 

Both domestic and international relief supplies have begun to arrive in the affected area. Antibiotics, food, water, blankets and tents are the most urgent needs. BAKORNAS is coordinating international relief assistance. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has established a coordination cell led by Puji Pujiono, Regional Disaster Response Adviser, in the office of the provincial governor. The UN plans to develop an Emergency Response Action Plan for the earthquake-affected area in the upcoming days after completing its main needs assessment. More than 50 international and indigenous relief NGOS are also on the ground. At least 22 governments have responded with financial assistance, in-kind material assistance and relief personnel.

 

Domestic Response

 

Local Government

 

Government of Indonesia (GOI) welcomes international assistance. Urgently required items are: antibiotics, food for children, blankets and tents. The Indonesian government has also declared a three-month emergency period in the affected areas. Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that some US$115 million has been allocated for relief efforts. US$10 million will be used for emergency response, while the other US$105 million will be used for rehabilitation and reconstruction. Kalla said that GOI has decided to give IDR 30 million (US$3,300) to victims whose houses are severely damaged in Yogyakarta and Central Java. Minor compensation will be IDR 10 million (US$1,000). The Ministry of Finance said the ministry has released IDR 50 billion (US$5.44 million) through BAKORNAS (National Coordinating Agency for Natural Disaster and Refugees Relief) for emergency relief in Yogyakarta and Central Java. (May-30, OCHA)

 

Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) working with community for evacuation with two battalions from Solo and Magelang. TNI also mobilized staff, medical supplies and transport plans for logistics and evacuation.

 

The Coordinating Minister for Finance, Budioono, chaired a first meeting of donors, and is indicating that it will focus on following areas beyond initial emergency relief phase:

- Rehabilitation of public facilities over the next year

- Rehabilitation of houses by giving cash grants

- Revive economic activity to by restoring income to families and local economy.

Concluded that scale and socio-cultural context of Yogyakarta cannot be compared to Aceh tsunami disaster. (May-30, OCHA)

 

Ministry of Health has prepared 18 field hospitals, medical staff and supplies. Health Department conducting measles immunization for children under five. First target is 2.5% of children. (May-30, OCHA)

 

Department of Social Affairs has added food aid (rice, canned food, ketchup, chilli, cooking oil, instant noodles) in addition to aid that was distributed on May 27. The department has provided shelter items (tents, beds, mats, public kitchens, mats, generators) in Bantul district, Yogyakarta, Central Java, and Klaten district. Food distribution by government and WFP has commenced. (May-30, OCHA)

 

GOI, through Minister of Transportation, has designated Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (Jakarta) to become gate for receiving relief assistance. (May-29, OCHA)

 

State-owned Electricity Company (PT PLN) has distributed six 1,000 to 2,000 kva generators to a number of hospitals in Yogyakarta, Bantul and Sleman. (May-30, OCHA)

 

BAPPENAS (National Development Planning Agency Republic of Indonesia) taking lead in organizing damage and loss assessment and has requested technical support from the UN and World Bank. (May-30, OCHA)

 

Indonesian military supporting relief operations, particularly medical and logistics. (May-30, OCHA)

 

Local Organizations

 

The IFRC and Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) are mobilizing 800 volunteers from the PMI’s Mt. Merapi emergency response. (May-29, OCHA) The Indonesian Red Cross Red Crescent (Pelang Merah Indonesia) is working extensively on relief in the earthquake-hit area, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal, mobilized three emergency response units, distributed shelters and set up emergency clinics. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Local emergency response team, Ambulan 118, working with International Mercy Corps (IMC) to provide emergency medical response in 30 operating theaters. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Action by Churches Together (ACT) International’s local members YAKKUM Emergency Unit (YEU), Yayasan Tanggul Bencana Indonesia (YTBI) and Church World Service (CWS) are making preparations. YEU has been assisting mostly with medical care in Yogyakarta; YBTI is working with Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) Semarang to distribute food in Jetis sub-district, Bantul, CWS is distributing food and water in four subdistricts in Bantul: Kretek, Parangtritis, Tambang Dipuro and Pundong. (May-29, ACT)

 

 

International Response

 

United Nations

 

UN OCHA has established a Coordination Cell in the office of the Governor led by Puji Pujono. (May 27, OCHA) OCHA has provided an initial Emergency Cash Grant of US$100,000. (May 29, OCHA)

 

The UN Area Coordinator is led by WFP, with UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA, UNDSS, OCHA and CARE with cluster support approach.

 

During a UNOCHA coordination meeting the emergency response activities were grouped by sector with designated lead organizations:

 

-- Shelter/non-food items: Oxfam

-- Food: WFP

-- Water and sanitation: UNICEF

-- Health: IFRC/PMI

-- Psycho-social: UNICEF/Plan International

 

A 7-person UNDAC coordination team has been deployed. (May 30, OCHA)

 

UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has a total of some 17 staff on the ground. UNICEF working with hospitals, particularly in Bantul, to provide water and to provide emergency latrines. UNICEF setting up 15 emergency distribution points. (May 29, UNICEF)

 

World Food Program (WFP) has two teams on the ground. As of yesterday (Monday, May 29), WFP had moved 70 tons of high-energy biscuits and 75 tons of noodles to the area. Partner TNT, a global provider of mail, express and logistics services, is providing trucking transport. IOM has also offered to help with transport. 10 mobile warehouses (wiikhalls) are expected to arrive in the area today (May 30) from Medan via TNT. (May 29, WFP)

 

World Health Organization (WHO): The country office in Indonesia has made experts available to the MOH and has moved 3 new emergency health kits, two surgical kits and 4x4 vehicles to the affected area. WHO is assisting MOH with disease surveillance. (May 29, WHO) WHO has deployed 9 staff to Yogyakarta. (May 30, OCHA)

 

International Organization of Migration (IOM) has brought in 35 tons of food, water and medical supplies – expects to have 30 trucks operating by end of Monday (May 29). Additional 32 tons of aid donated by Italian government and USAID are also being dispatched to airport in Surakarta (Solo). Six-member IOM medical team is assessing Yogyakarta and Kalten town. (May-29, IOM)

 

 

Foreign Governments

 

Australia will send over 80 disaster experts. Australia has committed some US$7.5 million. (May 30, GOA)

 

Bulgaria will send 160,000 euros (May 29, GOB)

 

Canada: Canada has pledged CAD 2 million (US$1.8 million) and is sending an assessment team to Yogyakarta on Tuesday (May 30, CG).

 

China: China has offered US$2 million in aid. China sent a 44-person medical team and earthquake experts. The team brought 5 tons of medical supplies, including a field hospital. (May 30, AP) China has already sent an earthquake expert to the region for disaster evaluation work at the request of the UN. Two Chinese Embassy officials have also been sent to search for China’s citizens that have been living in central Java. (May 29, AP)

 

European Commission: European Commission (EC) announced an aid package of some 3 million Euros (US$3.8 million) on May 27. EU is sending two experts to the earthquake site from the EC’s disaster Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC), which remains in contact with member states and Indonesian officials. The funds are managed by the EC’s Humanitarian aid department (ECHO) and being channeled through partners, such as the International Federation f the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). (May 28, ECHO)

 

France: Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mobilized a 46-person team for health support. (May 27, OCHA). A team of French orthopedic surgeons and nurses will arrive in the next few days. (May 30, OCHA)

 

Germany: THW German Agency for Technical Relief has deployed a 1-person team to help with Water/Sanitation.

 

Greece providing 200,000 Euros (US$260,000). (May 27, GOG)

 

India: An Indian Air Force Il-76 aircraft will be carrying relief material. The material includes a load of some 35 tons of medicine, tents, food, etc. Another air load is planned for Tuesday (May 30). (May 29, GOI) The INS Rajput, an Indian navy ship, has been diverted to Jakarta and is expected to arrive Tuesday (May 30). It is carrying some 5 tons of relief material and two medical teams of two medical officers and four medical assistants. A 6-person medical team is also on board. The INS Tabar is also expected to reach Jakarta on June 7. (May 29, GOI)

 

Italy: Italy’s Development Cooperation Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing a flight of some 27 tons of humanitarian aid worth a total of some 155,000 Euros (US$200,000). (May 27, GOI) Italy has sent a 2-person team from MOFA – Emergency Office to help with Water and Sanitation due to arrive Monday (May 30). (May 28, OCHA)

 

Japan: Kyodo news reported that Japan will send Self Defense troops for relief efforts. (May 29, AFP) Japan is sending a 16-person Disaster Relief Team (JDR). A 7-person team arrived Sunday (May 28). (May 27, OCHA) The GOJ has provided grant aid totaling some US$10 million and emergency equipment worth some US$180,000. (May 29, OCHA)

 

Kuwait will contribute US$4 million dollars (May 29, GOK)

 

Malaysia has sent a search and rescue team that is working in the area. (May 30, AP)

 

Netherlands: Netherland has pledged some Euro 1 million (US$1.28 million) to be distributed through the International Red Cross.

 

Norway: Norway is providing up to NOK 20 million (US$3.28 million) to be channeled through the UN, Red Cross and NGOs. (May 28, GON) NOK 10 million (US$1.64 million) will be channeled through the UN. (May 29, OCHA) Norway has also sent a medical team. (May 30, OCHA)

 

New Zealand: New Zealand announced a US$500,000 initial aid contribution. Contributions will be made through the IFRC. Two staff from embassy in Jakarta will visit Yogyakarta and report back any additional needs to New Zealand’s international aid agency NZAID.

 

Philippines: A 20-member medical team with 3 tons of relief goods and medicine will be deployed on Tuesday (May 30) aboard a C-130 plane.

 

Singapore: Another 51 disaster relief personnel left Singapore for Yogyakarta. (May 30, Xinhua) SCDF Operation Lion Heart Contingent has sent a search and rescue team, consisting of 43 people and 3 sniffer dogs, which arrived Sunday (May 28). (May 29, OCHA). Multiple Teams from the Singapore Red Cross, NGOs, hospitals and religious groups are flying out on Tuesday (May 30) with medical supplies and aid. The first five-member medical team has been working since Saturday (May 27). (May 29, Channel News Asia) SAF deployed 4 C-130s and a Fokker 50 aircraft. (May 29, GOS)

 

South Korea has promised US$2 million in aid. (May 30, KOIS)

 

Sweden: Sweden is mobilizing a 2-person team for UNDAC support. (May 27, OCHA)

 

Switzerland: Switzerland has sent an 2-person SDC Humanitarian Aid Team for assessment. (OCHA, May 28)

 

Thailand: It will send 48 military personnel along with medicine and equipment. (May 30, AP)

 

United Arab Emirates (UAE): President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the provision of US$4 million dollars for medicine and relief goods. (May 29, GUAE).

 

United Kingdom: A 2-person DFID operations team has been deployed. (May 27, OCHA)

 

United States: US upped its contribution from an initial US$2.5 million to US$5 million in emergency aid to Indonesia (May 30, AP). The amphibious assault ship USS Essex, which has medical facilities, is enroute to the affected area. (May 30, AP) Around 20 US Marines have arrived on two military cargo planes in Yogyakarta and have begun unloading heavy lifting machinery and a portable field hospital. (May 30, AP) US Ambassador plans to visit Yogyakarta on Wednesday (May 31) US is sending 100 doctors, nurses, and medical technicians on Monday (May 29) from the US Pacific Command. Medical will take surgical, laboratory, dental and x-ray equipment. The team is from the Marine Corps’ Third Marine Expeditionary Force, US Air Force units in Guam and the USNS Mercy hospital ship currently visiting the Philippines as part of a five-month mission to Southeast Asia. (May 29, AP) PACOM spokesperson Lt. Col. Bill Bigelow said that the medical staff will coordinate with the Indonesian government, the UN and USAID on the ground. US military, in cooperation with the TNI, is setting up a field hospital. (May 30, OCHA) Embassy DAO personnel plans to arrive Tuesday (May 30) and will liaise with Indonesian Military. (May 28, USG)

 

USAID has deployed 9 people on the ground in Yogyakarta. USAID OFDA Regional Advisor arrives in Jakarta Monday (May 29) and will travel to Yogyakarta by earliest available transport. OFDA is readying a 6-person Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), consisting of specialists for water & sanitation, shelter, communication & information and military liaison and is expected to arrive Thursday (June 1). USAID/OFDA will deliver 4 WHO medical kits capable of supporting 10,000 people for three months on May 31. USAID also funding IMC and local NGO Ambulan 118. (May 30, AP) Initial OFDA-sponsored relief flight with 150 rolls of plastic sheeting, 10,200 10-liter jerrycans, 5,004 hygiene kits arrives in Solo tomorrow afternoon. The second flight carrying four WHO medical kits scheduled for arrival on Wednesday (May 31). OFDA has water bladders available in Dubai ready for delivery if required. Twenty thousands bottles of Air RahMat are being delivered by Aman Tirta to UNICEF. Air RahMat is USAID's point-of-use water treatment product (1 bottle is enough to treat 600 liters of water sufficient for a family of five for 1 month).

 

 

International Humanitarian Relief Organizations

 

Action by Churches Together (ACT) International’s local members YAKKUM Emergency Unit (YEU), Yayasan Tanggul Bencana Indonesia (YTBI) and Church World Service (CWS) are making preparations. ACT has issued preliminary appeal for approximately US$1.5 million. YEU has been assisting mostly with medical care in Yogyakarta; YBTI is working with Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) Semarang to distribute food in Jetis sub-district, Bantul, CWS is distributing food and water in four subdistricts in Bantul: Kretek, Parangtritis, Tambang Dipuro and Pundong. CWS currently assessing six other subdistricts. (May-29, ACT)

 

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has emergency response teams on Java and is working with local partners to provide immediate shelter for earthquake survivors. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Singapore’s Alexandra Hospital sending five doctors to affected areas. (May-29, Channel NewsAsia).

 

AmeriCares staff is on the ground in Yogyakarta assessing situation. (May-29, AmeriCares)

 

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) will be working with local and international partner organizations on emergency and long-term relief in the earthquake area. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Japan-based NGO, Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA) has a team of at least five medical personnel in the affected area. (May-30, Govt Japan)

 

Australian Aid International (AAI) has deployed Disaster Assessment Response Team (DART) to Yogyakarta. Plans to liaise with hospitals in the area. (May-29, AAI)

 

The Australian aid organization AUSTCARE has sent a disaster assessment and response team with medical response capability to Java. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Baptist World Aid is coordinating with Baptist organizations in the area, who have set up an operation centre and a mobile clinic. (May-30, Reuters)

 

CARE International has dispatched an assessment team to Yogyakarta, where it will coordinate its work with other NGOs and U.N. agencies, and has distributed water purification solution to earthquake survivors in the remote area of Klaten. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Local staff from member organizations of Caritas International have begun providing medical assistance through seven Catholic hospitals in the affected areas. Assessments are also taking place. Caritas International has pledged over US$1.2 million. (May-29 Caritas International)

 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is distributing shelter materials, blankets, hygiene kits and other relief items in conjunction with the Caritas network's earthquake response. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) has distributed emergency food and water to more than 8,400 survivors, and is acquiring family tents and camp locations. CRWRC will work with partners to provide ongoing water, shelter, food, health care and other emergency needs, including longer-term housing reconstruction. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Church World Service, a member of the Action by Churches Together (ACT) network, has distributed water and blankets and is beginning to distribute food and non-food items. Distributed food and water in four sub-districts of Bantul: Kretek, Prangtritis, Tambang Dipuro and Pundong. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Concern Worldwide has sent staff to Indonesia to assess the needs of people displaced by the earthquake. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Singapore’s City Harvest Church sending two medical teams to affected areas. (May-29, Channel NewsAsia)

 

The French search and rescue Corps Mondial de Secours (CMS) arrived in Klaten city on May 30. (May-30, VOSOCC)

 

Direct Relief International committed an initial US$100,000 in cash and US$500,000 in medical material. Direct Relief has been coordinating with US-based international NGOs in Indonesia, as well as with the National Chairman of Muhammidihah, Indonesia’s largest civic organization whose hospital in the area is overwhelmed. (May-28, DRI) Direct Relief International is air-shipping emergency medical kits for earthquake survivors. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Food for the Hungry teams are providing emergency shelters, basic supplies and hygiene kits, and medical care and supplies. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Habitat for Humanity International and affiliate in Yogyakarta are conducting housing needs assessment – providing emergency shelter assistance and plans to participate in reconstruction. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Handicap International is dispatching emergency equipment, such as wheelchairs and crutches, from its operational centre in Yogyakarta, and is carrying out needs assessments in the city's hospitals. (May-30, Reuters)

 

The relief organization, Humedica, has sent its first medical team from Germany to assist and treat injured earthquake victims and to deliver medicines and medical supplies. (May-30, Reuters)

 

German humanitarian aid organization, HELP, has established a mobile clinic in Bantul with four local doctors. Two mobile teams of local partner, IBU, are collecting injured from the streets. (May-29, Reuters)

 

International Aid sending medical clinic to meet basic needs of up to 15,000 survivors. Assessment team is on the ground. (May-30, Reuters)

 

International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) is sending mobile field hospital from Banda Aceh to Yogyakarta, as well as relief items, and IT support and logistics team. (May-28, VOSOCC) UAE Red Crescent sent a plane with emergency relief supplies. Iran Red Crescent provided shelter items. (May-30, OCHA) Norwegian Red Cross sent team of eight medical staff to Jakarta. (May-29, NRC) Singapore Red Cross sent first five-member team on Saturday (May 27) with medical supplies. A second 11-member Red Cross is flying via Solo and will move to affected areas by road, while third team is preparing for two-week deployment. (May-29, Channel NewsAsia)

 

International Relief and Development (IRD) has provided more than 1,500 supplies in Yogyakarta, Klaten and Bantul, in conjunction with AmeriCares, and has committed US$100,000 in donations for immediate relief and will distribute another US$500,000 in supplies. Distributed more than US$14,000 worth of pharmaceutical supplies. (May-30, IRD)

 

International Rescue Committee (IRC) dispatched emergency team to Yogyakarta and provided medical supplies for some 2,000 people. (May-30, Reuters)

 

International Medical Corp (IMC) sent 4 medical teams mainly to Bantul, one is on standby in Banda Aceh. IMC doing assessment. Will concentrate on previously unsurveyed areas near coast and other areas as determined by GOI. 47 local paramedics from Jakarta, plus 18 surgical staff to Yogyakarta. (May 29, IMC) IMC has sent around 65 medical and other personnel to the earthquake area and is now operational in Yogyakarta and Bantul. IMC is working with local emergency response team, Ambulan 118, to provide emergency medical response in 30 operating theaters. (May-30, Reuters)

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has distributed first aid and surgical supplies to hospitals in the Yogyakarta area. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Islamic Relief has begun distributing blankets, clean water, food and hygiene kits, and is coordinating its relief work with domestic and international NGOs. (May-30, Reuters)

 

The Japan Platform (JPF), a non-profit organization that provides emergency relief for refugees following natural disasters is channeling 10 million yen (US$90,000) pledged by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (May-29, Jakarta Post)

 

Johanniter International Assistance has sent two-member assessment team from Medan. (May-29, VOSOCC)

 

Latter-Day Saint Charities, providing medical supplies and hygiene items. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Lutheran World Relief will channel funds through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) network to ACT member organizations in Indonesia that have begun to assist survivors with medical care and food. (May-30, Reuters)

 

The medical relief organization MAP International has an assessment team en route to the earthquake area. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Malteser International (MI) has three staff on the ground, who arrived in Yogyakarta and Bantul with medical supplies. MI plans will provide help for with a mobile clinic in Bantul. (May-29, Malteser International)

 

Medecins du Monde Greece, France and Spain have sent medical teams to the earthquake area, where they are carrying out assessments, assisting local hospitals and providing medical supplies. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has a medical team in the earthquake area and has sent logistical and medical supplies. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Mercei (Singapore) registered team of 5 people on Sunday (May 28). (May-29, AAI)

 

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development in Indonesia has sent disaster response team, and will be providing aid. (May-30, Reuters)

 

The relief organization Mercy Corps has deployed emergency staff to the region, and is distributing survival kits including tarpaulins, blankets, and hygiene products to quake-affected families. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Mercy Malaysia deployed a nine-member health team. Full surgical unit to be deployed Monday (May 29). (May-29, VOSOCC)

 

Mercy Relief sending second 12-member team and preparing for a third. (May-29, Channel NewsAsia)

 

Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International) has team of one doctor, three nurses, pharmacy assistant and two logisticians on the ground, which arrived with one ton of emergency medical supplies. Assisting local doctors and nurses at mobile clinic in Bantu, and coordinating with WHO and Indonesian Red Cross. Additional medical staff expected to depart UK in next few days. (May-29, MERLIN)

 

Muslim Aid has allocated 100,000 British pounds (US$186,000) for relief. Has assessed situation with Dewan Dawah Islamiyah, local partner, and plans to provide support to 500 families in areas outlying Yogyakarta. (May-29, Muslim Aid)

 

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is providing about US$65,200 in emergency aid. NCA began emergency response on Saturday (May 27), evacuating the injured and distributing medicines, food and shelter items. (May-29, NCA)

 

Operation USA has dispatched a team to Yogyakarta to assess needs for assistance and is sending emergency medical and shelter supplies from Los Angeles. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Oxfam (Indonesia) registered team of 4 people on Sunday (May 28). (May-29, AAI) Oxfam is distributing clean drinking water and essential supplies to people made homeless by the earthquake. (May-30, Reuters) Oxfam America and local partners providing shelter items, wat/san facilities and other aid to survivors. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Pompiers de L’urgence Internationale (France) deployed team. (May-29, VOSOCC)

 

Plan initially seeking US$1 million for immediate action to assist people, especially children and young people. A team has been sent to the area. (May-29, Plan) Plan International has mounted a large-scale operation and is distributing temporary shelters and blankets to earthquake survivors. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Relief International has deployed emergency relief and assessment teams to the affected region and is providing immediate assistance to survivors. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) emergency services personnel being deployed to the affected area. (May-30, Reuters)

 

Save the Children (SC) has launched an appeal for US$3 million. SC says about 40,000 children and their families have been affected, and around 1,000 schools destroyed or damaged by the quake. (May-29, SC) Working to deliver hygiene kits to 1,000 affected families. (May-28, SC) SC sent 7-member assessment team. (May-29, VOSOCC)

 

Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) deployed team of three to six people for emergency telecommunications. (May-29, VOSOCC) TSF aims to strengthen coordination and provide satellite communication facilities for rescue teams. (May-30, Reuters)

 

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) providing emergency supplies, medicines, water, and other emergency aid. (May-29, Reuters)

 

World Concern supporting partners in Klaten, including providing food, NFIs, water, and organizing local volunteers. (May-30, Reuters)

 

World Emergency Relief is air-shipping emergency supplies such as life-saving medicines, food, equipment and shelters to Indonesia. (May-30, Reuters)

 

World Hope International operating emergency shelter in Magelang. (May-30, Reuters)

 

World Relief has sent staff to Yogyakarta and is in contact with Indonesian church leaders and local partner organizations. (May-30, Reuters)

 

World Vision (WVI) is distributing aid in hospitals in Bantul and Klaten towns. Larger volume of aid is expected in Yogyakarta on Tuesday (May 10). Relief items will include 1,500 packages of family/kitchen kits, 1,500 packages of hygiene kits, stoves, kerosene lamps and flashlights. WVI is aiming to provide aid to about 10,000 people in the coming days. (May-29, WVI) World Vision has begun distributing relief aid to survivors, including tarpaulins, blankets and sarongs. (May-30, Reuters)

 

 

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