This report was issued by OCHA New York, with inputs from OCHA Indonesia. It covers the period from 11 October 2009 to 12 October 2009. The next report will be issued on or around 13 October 2009.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
- National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) confirmed 809 deaths.
- Priority needs include family tents, water pumps, blankets and generators.
- Local Government exploring for relocation sites.
- USG/ERC Mr. John Holmes will visit Indonesia during 13-15 October 2009.
II. Situation Overview
As of 12 October, BNPB confirmed that 809 people have died due to a powerful earthquake in West Sumatra on 30 September. In addition, more than 133,739 houses are severely damaged. According to the Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the magnitude of the 30 September earthquake has been revised from 7.6 Richter Scale (RS) to 7.9 RS.
In Agam District, road access has been restored to at least four isolated villages near Maninjau Lake, where an estimated 4,315 people live. Reports indicate electricity has not been restored and more tents are needed.
In the city of Padang, rubble clearing continues and the resumption of daily activities is increasing. Local authorities are working with shelter experts from Malaysia. They are considering the use of a housing model designed to better withstand earthquakes for the rehabilitation and reconstruction phase.
Electricity in the city of Padang Pariaman has been restored to 100 percent capacity. Telecommunications infrastructure still requires repairs.
The Department of Social Services has restored clean water in most of the affected areas.
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. John Holmes, is visiting the Asia Pacific region. Following a two day visit to the Philippines, the ERC is scheduled to visit Indonesia and arrive in Jakarta for a two-day visit on 13 October. During the visit, the ERC will travel to the earthquake-affected areas, meet with Government officials, key stakeholders and relief workers.
On 9 October, the Humanitarian Country Team, in consultation and coordination with the Government of Indonesia, launched the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for Padang for the next three months. The HRP appeals for US$ 38 million to implement urgent and critical humanitarian activities in West Sumatra Province.
