Indonesia: Mt. Sinabung Volcano - Aug 2010

By Kafil Yamin

MEDAN, Indonesia , Oct 17 2017 (IPS) - Repeated volcanic eruptions of Mount Sinabung since 2010 have displaced thousands of people, leaving villages around the mountain deserted, with volcanic ash, lava and mud covering the soil, trees and empty houses.

No one knows when the eruptions will cease. Some displaced people have formed new settlements; others live in temporary houses or refugee camps.

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Final Report

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Executive summary

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Indonesia country office had begun preparing a five-year strategy to support the new Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia/PMI) five-year strategy in 2009. Changes in the national leadership of PMI at the end of 2009 and subsequent changes in PMI national strategic priorities and policies and aspirations for their relationships with their Movement partners have delayed further refinement of this strategy. This revised appeal represents revised plans for 2011 of an initial fouryear plan.

Executive summary

In the context of the Asia Pacific zone, its demographic, socio-economic and environmental trends, and the IFRC's strategic priorities, the Southeast Asia regional office team continues to support the 11 national societies in Southeast Asia. The countries of the region remain vulnerable to health and disaster-related risks. Disasters which annually affect the region include cyclones, typhoons, floods and earthquakes.

USAID/OFDA Supports Volcano Monitoring in Indonesia

Following 400 years of dormancy, the Mt. Sinabung volcano erupted at least five times in August and September 2010, triggering the displacement of 30,000 individuals from the surrounding area. Local authorities noted that the initial eruption had come as somewhat of a surprise, as officials had not been actively monitoring the volcano and the nearest monitoring post was located in Mt. Merapi-240 miles away.

To strengthen monitoring of Mt.

JAKARTA, 27 September 2010 (IRIN) - Almost one month after the unexpected eruption of the Mount Sinabung volcano in North Sumatra Province, thousands of residents who fled to emergency shelters have begun returning home, officials say.

The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) declared the emergency period over on 24 September, a day after authorities lowered the alert status one level from the highest.

Residents living beyond the radius of 3km from the volcano were allowed to go home.

Period covered by this update: 10 September to 23 September 2010.

Summary: On 3 September 2010, CHF 143,243 (USD 141,096 or EUR 109,883) was allocated from IFRC's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the National Society in delivering immediate assistance to some 5,000 beneficiaries.

Period covered by this update: 4 September to 9 September 2010.

Summary:

On 3 September 2010, CHF 143,243 (USD 141,096 or EUR 109,883) was allocated from IFRC's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the National Society in delivering immediate assistance to some 5,000 beneficiaries.

The U.S. government, through the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing financial and technical assistance to residents impacted by the recent eruption of Mount Sinabung in Karo regency, North Sumatra.

The immediate needs of the displaced Indonesians are the priority and the assistance amount currently totals $50,000, according to a press statement by the U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Long- dormant Mt. Sinabung in Tanah Karo District, North Sumatra erupted on Sunday, 29th of August 2010 at 00:15 AM local time, spewing sand and ash up to a mile high, while hot lava only moved around the crater.

- Since its first eruption, the volcano has erupted 3 times, each time with a bigger intensity.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Long-dormant Mt. Sinabung in Tanah Karo District, North Sumatra erupted on Sunday, 29th of August 2010 at 00:15 AM local time, spewing sand and ash up to a mile high, while hot lava only moved around the crater.

- On Monday, 30 August 2010 at 06:30 AM local time, a bigger second eruption which lasted about 15 minutes occurred, spewing smoke and ash that reached 2,000 meters.

- After a drastic increase in activity since Thursday night, the third eruption occurred on Friday, 4 September 2010 at around 4:45 AM local time.

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent emergency response.

JAKARTA, 3 September 2010 (IRIN) - The eruption of Mount Sinabung for the first time in 400 years has highlighted the urgent need for Indonesian authorities to boost disaster preparedness, experts warn.

"This is a challenge.

03 Sep 2010 06:27:25 GMT

By Heru Asprihanto

SURBAKTI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - An Indonesian volcano that lay dormant for 400 years erupted yet again on Friday, shooting a mushroom-shaped plume of smoke 3 km (2 miles) into the air and prompting the second evacuation of terrified residents.

Friday's eruption, the third this week, was three times stronger than the initial one recorded last Sunday. A second eruption followed on Monday.

HIGHLIGHTS

- Long-dormant Mt.

USAID/OFDA Responds to Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia USAID/OFDA is providing assistance to the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to augment support for individuals displaced by the Mt. Sinabung volcanic eruption. On August 29, the Mt. Sinabung volcano erupted for the first time in 400 years, emitting ash and lava more than 4,900 feet in the air and displacing individuals in the surrounding community.