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U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA)
OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA)
| Indonesia | 114,978 dead , 12,070 missing | 563,879 displaced |
| Sri Lanka | 30,957 dead, 5,637 missing | 392,048 displaced |
| India | 10,749 dead, 5,640 missing | 112,558 displaced |
| Maldives | 82 dead, 26 missing | 10,338 displaced |
| Thailand | 5,354 dead, 3,113 missing ■ | N/A |
| Malaysia | 68 dead, 6 missing | 8,000 displaced |
| Somalia | 150 dead | 5,000 displaced , 102,000 affected * |
| Seychelles | 3 dead | 40 households displaced □ |
Source Legend:
Government of Indonesia, Ministry of
Social Affairs, 1/16/05
Government of Indonesia, Ministry of Social Affairs, 1/24/05
Government of Sri Lanka, Center for National Operations, 1/23/05
Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, 1/18/05
Maldives National Disaster Management Center, 1/18/05
U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 1/18/05
OCHA, 1/20/04
■ Government of Thailand, 1/20/05
* USAIDs Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), 1/12/05
□ U.N./Seychelles and USAID, 1/12/05
Total USG Humanitarian and Recovery
Assistance Pledged: $350,000,000
Total USAID/OFDA Humanitarian Assistance Committed: $72,444,782
Total USG Humanitarian Assistance Committed1:$112,542,588
CURRENT SITUATION
Numbers Affected
The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the affected region continues to decrease as families return home. On January 23, the Government of Sri Lankas Center for National Operations announced that the number of IDPs in Sri Lanka has decreased to 392,000, down from 408,000 on January 20.
Indonesia Update
According to the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART), the response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Aceh Province has transitioned from an acute emergency phase to the recovery and rehabilitation phase. Acute health, water, and food needs are being met. Road transport and civilian air assets are becoming more reliable, and the need for a continued U.S. military presence to facilitate air cargo has decreased. U.S. military C-130 aircraft from Medan ended operations January 22 and C-130s in Jakarta ended operations on January 24. This coincides with a transition in the overall logistical needs of the region from emergency airlifts to a steady inflow of road and sea capacities.
According to the USAID/DART, the key to ensuring continued progress is to establish sustainable sea- and land-based logistical networks. The U.N. is currently augmenting helicopter lift capacity and sea logistics. In addition, the U.N. Joint Logistics Center (UNJLC) reported to the USAID/DART that six staff members would be on hand as of January 22. The U.S. military, the USAID/DART, host governments, and U.N. agencies are working together to ensure an effective transition.
On January 20, the UNJLC Regional Chief briefed the Government of Indonesias National Disaster Management Agency on UNJLCs Concept of Operations. According to UNJLC, the government approved the concept. Technical working groups on sea and land transport are being formed to assess infrastructural and geographic obstacles, and UNJLC will work with the Government of Indonesia to develop solutions to issues such as road deterioration and restricted coastal access. Emergency repairs to road and sea infrastructure will ensure continuous access to relief supply routes during the rehabilitation and reconstruction phases.
According to the USAID/DART, the water supply situation, while not ideal, is no longer a critical health issue in Aceh. IDPs have access to water for bathing and cooking from unprotected hand-dug wells and tankered water. Drinking water sources for IDPs include bottled water, rain water, and boiled water from unprotected sources. However, sanitation remains a serious concern, especially in Banda Aceh and along the west coast. The U.N. Childrens Fund (UNICEF) is taking a strong leadership role coordinating the implementation of sanitation interventions in Banda Aceh and in Meulaboh. Good hygiene practices and the availability of water have helped reduce the serious health risk created by the lack of latrines, according to the USAID/DART. However, unless sanitation facilities are enhanced in IDP settlements, the threat of disease outbreaks will remain.
The USAID/DART is working to directly address the population of Acehs transition needs by implementing programs that strengthen local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other civil society organizations. By bolstering participation of local groups, the programs funded by the USAID/DART are designed to have impact beyond the immediate phase and duration of the grant.
On January 20, the USAID/DART traveled with implementing partner International Relief and Development (IRD) to the Bung Cala IDP camp, located several kilometers from the Banda Aceh airport. Bung Cala provides shelter to 501 IDPs from three coastal villages, and the site is preparing to receive 200 more IDPs upon the closure of an airport IDP camp. In addition, 102 IDPs from the coast are residing with host families in the village sub-district. The IDPs at the camp currently live in two school buildings, and IRDs objective is to assist the community with the establishment of a temporary camp in a field nearby so that the school can reopen by the January 26 deadline set by the Government of Indonesia. As the field floods with the heavy seasonal rains, IRD has developed a plan to improve drainage and build walkways, to install raised floors for each tent, as well as to build latrines and ensure waste removal to improve sanitation conditions. IRD is using cash-for-work projects to dig the drainage ditches, build pathways, and install latrines.
The U.N. World Food Program (WFP) reported that a total of 713,450 beneficiaries have received food from its emergency operations. This represents 95 percent of its planned caseload.
India Update
On January 21, the USAID/DART in India visited seven villages in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, where USAID partner ACTED is conducting livelihoods support activities, including the restocking of livestock, provision of assets, and training of self-help groups in microfinance. The USAID/DART noted that recovery activities had begun in the villages. For example, in Puddukuppam, villagers were using rubble as materials for reconstruction and repairs of homes and children are attending school. However, men stated that they were still not ready to resume fishing.
On January 23, the USAID/DART visited GOAL activities in Pattinacherry and Silinadagar villages, Nagapattinam District, among the worst affected areas in India. GOAL is operating 22 community kitchens, but plans to close these kitchens as people either return to their homes or move to temporary settlements. GOAL also conducts health outreach and social and psychological programs at the kitchens. In addition, the kitchens serve as an entry point to monitor the welfare of the community.
The USAID/DART visited another GOAL project site at Villumthamavadi, a combined fishing and agricultural community also in Nagapattinam District. GOAL is currently operating a community kitchen and plans to conduct cash-for-work activities in the agriculture community. The USAID/DART observed destroyed rice crops and fresh water ponds contaminated by the tsunami. GOAL is considering working with self-help groups on cash-for-work activities to rehabilitate fields and ponds.
The USAID/DART is promoting cooperation and coordination between USAID partners involved in the tsunami response. For example, the USAID/DART has provided contact information for each of its partners and informed them of each others activities. In addition, the USAID/DART has provided a series of monitoring tools to its partners. These tools will help to establish a streamlined monitoring system whereby information is regularly collected and shared among USAID partners and USAID. Furthermore, this system will enable partners to monitor effectiveness in reaching targets and allocating resources.
USG ASSISTANCE
USAID Regional Response
The USAID/DART and the U.S. military continue to conduct needs assessments and provide supplies and essential logistic support for the relief efforts in affected countries.
On January 24, USAIDs Office of Food for Peace (USAID/FFP) provided a contribution of 10,000 metric tons of wheat flour destined for Sri Lanka. This augments USAID/FFPs initial contribution of 11,220 metric tons (MT) of P.L. 480 Title II emergency food assistance to affected countries in the region. Total USAID contributions to date are valued at $22.4 million, with additional Title II contributions valued at $7.6 million under consideration. USAID/FFP implementing partner WFP reports more than 1.4 million beneficiaries throughout the region have received food assistance.
Indonesia
To date, the USG has provided more than $36.6 million in emergency food assistance, relief supplies, shelter, water and sanitation, health, livelihoods recovery, psychological and social support, logistics and coordination, and rehabilitation activities for affected communities in Indonesia.
Sri Lanka
To date, the USG has provided approximately $57.4 million in emergency food assistance, relief supplies, shelter, water and sanitation, health, livelihoods recovery, psychological and social support, protection and anti-trafficking, logistics and coordination, and cleanup and rehabilitation activities for affected communities in Sri Lanka.
India
To date, USAID has provided $3.8 million for shelter, water and sanitation, cleanup and rehabilitation, education, and cash for work activities for tsunami-affected residents.
Department of Defense (DOD) Humanitarian Assistance
As of January 24, more than 11,400 U.S. military personnel are involved in providing relief support in the affected region. Of the 2,787 military personnel currently on the ground, 1,724 are in Thailand, 698 in Sri Lanka, 197 in Indonesia, 56 in Malaysia, and 12 in Maldives. With 15 ships and 63 aircraft, the U.S. military has delivered a total of 6,283,445 lbs of relief supplies to the governments of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other affected nations, including 37,438 gallons of water; 133,708 lbs of food; and 47,890 lbs of relief supplies in the last 24 hours.
BACKGROUND
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake on December 26, off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, triggered massive tsunamis that affected several countries throughout South and Southeast Asia, as well as Somalia, Tanzania, and Kenya in East Africa. Aftershocks from the December 26 earthquake continue to occur in the region.
Based on initial findings of USG assessment teams and on the recommendation of Secretary of State Powell and USAID Administrator Natsios, on December 31, President Bush committed $350 million toward earthquake and tsunami relief and recovery efforts. Dollar amounts in this Fact Sheet are part of the total pledge of $350 million and refer to specific funding actions that have been committed and programmed. USAID/OFDA welcomes proposals from qualified humanitarian assistance organizations prepared to implement relief activities in response to the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami disaster. Details can be found at www.usaid.gov.
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