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Indonesia |
Disaster Assistance at a Glance
Recent Disaster Declarations:
Tsunami, Volcano, Earthquakes
OFDA Response:
Emergency relief supplies, Shelter and settlements, Water, sanitation, and hygiene
OFDA Preparedness:
Risk reduction, Disaster preparedness, Volcano monitoring, Earthquake safety, Hydrometeorological risk reduction
Latest OFDA Report:
East Asia and Pacific DRR Fact Sheet #1 (282kb PDF) and map (180kb PDF)
Indonesia – Tsunami and Volcano Fact Sheet #2 (50kb PDF) and (map)
Indonesia Humanitarian Bridge (178kb PDF)
East Asia and Pacific Humanitarian Assistance in Review FY 2002-2011 (251kb PDF)
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Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Tsunami, 10-29-2010
On October 25, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, at a depth of 12.8 miles, producing a destructive tsunami. At approximately 2200 hours local time on October 25, a resulting 10-foot wave struck coastal villages in the remote and sparsely populated Mentawai islands, approximately 500 miles northwest of Jakarta. According to U.N. agencies, the tsunami affected 15 villages in the sub-districts of Sikakap, South Sipora, North Pagai, and South Pagai—the most affected area. On October 26, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) announced a 14-day emergency period for tsunami-affected areas. As of October 31, the local Disaster Management Agency reported that the tsunami had killed 450 people, severely injured an estimated 270 others, and resulted in significant or partial damage to approximately 350 houses. According to local officials, the tsunami had displaced approximately 4,000 people as of October 28. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the National Disaster Management Agency had provided $100,000 to local government authorities for the response as of October 28 and had distributed tents, blankets, mats, and ready-to-eat meals to affected individuals. In addition, the West Sumatra Provincial Government reported dispatching helicopters and ships to deliver food and relief supplies.
On October 29, U.S. Ambassador Scot A. Marciel declared a disaster due to the effects of the tsunami. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through USAID/Indonesia for emergency relief supplies, including blankets, hygiene kits, and water containers. In addition, two USAID/OFDA staff members deployed to Padang and North and South Pagai Islands to monitor and report on current humanitarian needs.
Additional Disaster Declarations:
Volcano, 10-28-2010
On October 26, the Mt. Merapi volcano—located approximately 15 miles north of Yogyakarta city in Central Java Province—erupted at least four times, emitting clouds of smoke and volcanic ash up to one mile in the air. Eruptions continued during the following two days. As of October 28, eruptions had resulted in an estimated 31 deaths and 91 serious injuries, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In advance of the eruptions, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation issued warnings and worked with civil defense and other local authorities to evacuate individuals from at-risk areas within a 6-mile radius of the volcano. An estimated 45,000 people were residing in evacuation centers as of October 28, with approximately 61 percent of displaced persons—or more than 27,000 people—in 39 sites in Magelang District, according to the U.N. In response to the eruptions, the GoI declared a 30-day emergency period for Central Java, and the Magelang district government reported plans to provide food, water, health services, and emergency relief supplies to displaced persons for one month.
On October 28, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel declared a disaster due to the effects of the Mt. Merapi eruptions. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 through USAID/Indonesia for emergency relief supplies—such as blankets, hygiene kits, and water containers—to benefit volcano-affected populations. In addition, a USAID/OFDA regional advisor deployed to Indonesia to assess humanitarian conditions and determine needs in conjunction with USAID/Indonesia and the GoI.
Volcanic Eruption, 08-30-2010
Mt. Sinabung volcano in Karo District, North Sumatra Province, erupted on August 29, emitting ash and lava more than 4,900 feet in the air. Mt. Sinabung erupted a second time on the morning of August 30, emitting ash more than 6,500 feet in the air. As of August 30, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency reported that the eruption had killed two people, and the GoI had evacuated more than 21,000 individuals residing within a 6 km radius of the volcano to safer areas in neighboring towns. As of August 29, the Indonesian Red Cross Society (PMI) had deployed an emergency response team and distributed emergency relief supplies to affected populations. On August 30, U.S. Ambassador-Designate Scot A. Marciel, the USAID/Indonesia Mission Disaster Relief Officer, and the USAID/OFDA Principal Regional Adviser for East Asia and the Pacific traveled to Medan city, North Sumatra Province, and conducted damage assessments to determine if further humanitarian needs existed. In addition, USAID/OFDA maintains an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey Volcano Disaster Assistance Program that is available to provide technical assistance.
On August 30, U.S. Ambassador-Designate Scot A. Marciel issued a disaster declaration due to the effects of the volcano. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through USAID/Indonesia to PMI for the provision of emergency relief supplies, including water containers, tarps, and hygiene kits, to benefit affected populations.
Earthquakes, 10-01-2009
On September 30, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck approximately 30 miles off the western coast of Sumatra Island in Indonesia, causing significant infrastructure damage in West Sumatra Province, particularly affecting Padang and Pariaman cities and surrounding villages. According to the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency, the earthquake resulted in more than 600 deaths. The earthquake, as well as heavy rains and landslides that followed, displaced more than 1,000 people, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. As of October 5, humanitarian agencies expected numbers of dead and displaced to rise as search, rescue, and recovery teams continued to access remote areas. The earthquake damaged roads and water supplies and caused the collapse of at least 500 buildings and Padang’s three main hospitals. On October 1, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) declared a state of emergency. The GoI mobilized search and rescue teams and medical staff, and distributed relief items to affected populations, including blankets, tents, and food items.
On October 1, U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume issued a disaster declaration due to the effects of the earthquake. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $300,000 through USAID/Indonesia to Mercy Corps for the provision of shelter and water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance. In addition, USAID/OFDA deployed a USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) to Indonesia to assess humanitarian needs and coordinate assistance with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, USAID/Indonesia, the GoI, and humanitarian partners. USAID/OFDA also activated a Washington, D.C.-based Response Management Team to support the USAID/DART.
Earthquakes, 09-04-2009
On September 2, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the island of Java near Tasikmalaya city. According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the earthquake and subsequent landslides resulted in at least 75 deaths, more than 900 injuries, and the displacement of more than 88,000 people from nine districts in Central and West Java as of September 7. Tremors damaged or destroyed more than 55,000 houses in 13 districts, including the most-affected areas of Tasikmalaya, Cianjur, Garut, and Bandung.
On September 4, U.S. Ambassador Cameron R. Hume declared a disaster due to the effects of the earthquake. In response, USAID/OFDA provided an initial $50,000 through USAID/Indonesia to meet the immediate needs of earthquake-affected populations. A USAID/OFDA principal regional advisor deployed to Indonesia on September 4 and worked closely with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, USAID/Indonesia, and partner organizations to assess humanitarian needs.
For information on additional USAID disaster responses in Indonesia, please see OFDA Annual Reports.
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