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PACIFIC DISASTER MANAGEMENT INFORMATION NETWORK (PDMIN) 1 Jarrett White Road MCPA-DM, Tripler AMC, HI 96859-5000 Telephone: 808.433.7035 · [email protected] · http://www.coe-dmha.org Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami Emergency Update January 1, 2005 Note: New content has been inserted in red, italicized, bold font. Table of Contents: Overview......................................page 2-3 Indonesia.....................................page 4-8 Sri Lanka......................................page 9-17 Thailand.......................................page 18-33

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Page 1: Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami Emergency … Tsunami HAR...west coast of Indonesia’s northern Sumatra Island is approaching 150,000. As of today tsunami related deaths have been

PACIFIC DISASTER MANAGEMENT INFORMATION NETWORK (PDMIN) 1 Jarrett White Road MCPA-DM, Tripler AMC, HI 96859-5000 Telephone: 808.433.7035 · [email protected] · http://www.coe-dmha.org

Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami Emergency Update

January 1, 2005

Note: New content has been inserted in red, italicized, bold font.

Table of Contents: Overview......................................page 2-3 Indonesia.....................................page 4-8 Sri Lanka......................................page 9-17 Thailand.......................................page 18-33

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Overview • The United Nations reports that the death toll from Sunday’s (December 26) massive

tsunamis triggered by an undersea earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale off the west coast of Indonesia’s northern Sumatra Island is approaching 150,000. As of today tsunami related deaths have been reported in 11 countries that include Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Maldives, Bangladesh, Somalia, Tanzania and Kenya. The loss of life has been particularly severe in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. According to the Indonesian Health Ministry the death toll has now climbed to nearly 80,000, with 1,240 missing in the northern province of Aceh on the island of Sumatra and along the 115 miles of the islands along Indonesia’s northwestern coast, which is close to the epicenter of the earthquake. WHO estimates 80 percent of Aceh’s west coast has been damaged. The death toll in Sri Lanka and India has also climbed to in excess of 28,508 and 8,955 deaths respectively. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as the southern state of Tamil Nadu, have been the worst hit areas where nearly 4,000 people are still reportedly missing. The death toll in Thailand’s resort islands of Phuket and Phi Phi has now climbed over 4,812, including more than 2,000 foreigners from some 36 countries. More than 400 combined deaths have also been reported in Malaysia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives, Somalia, Tanzania and Kenya. (Jan-1, AFP, AP, NDM India, Multiple)

• United States has designated Thailand as its hub for search-and-rescue operations for countries in

South and Southeast Asia devastated by last Sunday’s (December 26) tsunamis. • Indonesia has called for an international donor meeting on January 6 of heads of government/state

from some 23 countries, including from the 10 ASEAN nations and China, Japan, South Korea, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Special envoys of the UN Secretary General, and officials from the World Bank, the World Health Organization, the Asian Development Bank and the European Union will also attend the meeting to be chaired by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The meeting will coincide with the UN flash appeal to be launched on January 6.

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said today (December 31) that it is immediately making

US$325 million available to Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Maldives to recover from the crisis. • European countries led by Germany and France are calling for debt relief for those countries

worst affected by last week’s tsunami/earthquake disaster. Paris Club members will reportedly discuss a proposal for a debt moratorium at its meeting on January 12. Indonesia, which owes some US$40 billion to the Club, is likely to benefit the most. Italy has issued a similar appeal to G8 nations.

• The United States, India, Australia, Japan and the United Nations have formed an international

coalition to coordinate worldwide relief and reconstruction efforts. European Union is expected to join the ‘core group” announced by the US President George W Bush on Wednesday (December 29). More nations are likely to join the initiative.

• The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that as

of yesterday (December 31), over US$800 million (US$814,449,161 to be exact) had been

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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pledged by nations around the globe. Japan and the United States have announced significant increases in their contributions. Japan has increased its contribution from US$30 million to US$500 million and the US has increased its contribution from US$35 million to US$350 million. The new pledges by Japan and US now bring the overall international contribution and pledges to in excess of US$1.5 billion. (Reliefweb, AFP, AP, CNN)

• World Health Organization (WHO) officials in South Asia estimate as many as five million people

have been displaced and are at risk across the region. In Indonesia alone an estimated 1 million people are either displaced or homeless. However, at this stage of the crisis the actual extent of displacement remains unclear, particularly in case of affected island groups where people may not have many options to move elsewhere. The full extent of displacement will not be known until field assessments have been completed.

• UN experts are warning of possible epidemics within days if health systems were not brought up to

speed. According to the UN, water, sanitation, food, shelter and health are priority sectors to stem any disease outbreaks. Due to the contamination of drinking water sources, the risk of water-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, malaria and dengue fever, remains very high. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 3 and 5 million affected people do not have access to clean water, adequate shelter, food, sanitation and healthcare. Food and medicine in many areas are in short supply. Health experts at the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross warn of significant number of additional deaths due to possible outbreaks of disease. WHO is seeking US$40 million to address the issue. The risk of malaria is significantly high due to warm temperatures. Sri Lanka is particularly vulnerable to malaria due to the recent monsoon season as standing water provides ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. Mosquito nets, malaria medicines, spraying of stagnant pools of water with insecticide as well as provision of water purification tablets to people can help stem some of the water-borne diseases. (Dec-30, UN News Service, PBS, )

• A number of logistical problems have been reported. Logjams have been reported at Sri Lanka’s

Bandaranaike International Airport near the capital city of Colombo. Shortage of trucks to transport relief supplies, lack of storage facilities and limited capacity of the airport to land relief planes have been reported. In Indonesia, only international military planes are allowed to fly in humanitarian relief supplies to the airport in Banda Aceh. Transportation of relief supplies from the airport continues to a problem and widespread shortage of gasoline has also been reported. In Aceh, the local government has collapsed and coordination mechanisms do not appear to be in place. Some of the problems are likely to ease in Banada Aceh following today’s visit by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang, who ordered the Indonesian military to accelerate aid delivery across Aceh. A shortage of helicopters to transport relief supplies to affected areas that are no longer accessible by road has also been reported in both Sri Lanka and Indonesia. In Thailand, the lack of equipment and supplies to move and store dead bodies has been reported. The government of Singapore has opened up its air and naval bases to countries wanting to send relief supplies to Indonesia following reports that facilities at Indonesia’s Banda Aceh and Medan airports were overstretched. (Dec-31, Xinhua, JP, Radio Australia)

• Jan Egeland, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, is likely to

request international military forces deploying to respond to the crisis to bring helicopter carriers for Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Maldives; 5 air traffic control units; fixed wing aircraft capable of short take-off and landing; 100 boats/landing craft, cargo aircraft type C-17, C-

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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130; fuel storage and handling units; water treatment units; power generators; 10 base camps with support staff with 20-80 staff capacity and 200 deployment kits for individuals.

• Country representatives from United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in affected

countries are working with other UN agencies to coordinate their relief efforts and to assess food situation. FAO is carrying out food/crop assessments in Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia in conjunction with the government’s of those countries.

• International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a

consolidated for US$59 million for the crisis. • German insurance giant Munich Re estimates the cost of damage to buildings and foundations in

the affected regions to exceed US$13.6 billion.

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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Indonesia

Responsible estimates have the ultimate Indonesian death toll at 100,000 or higher, with perhaps 1 million affected or displaced and in need of immediate relief. Most of the dead come from Aceh province, at the northern end of Sumatra Island, only 93 miles (150 kilometers) from the earthquakes epicenter, with the rest coming from a few areas in adjoining North Sumatra province. The Indonesian Health Ministry has stopped exact counting after the death toll reached 80,000. The ministry increased the death toll as 12,000 additional bodies were found in the town of Sabang on the island of Weh, just off the coast at Banda Aceh. Worst hit areas in Aceh include the capital, Banda Aceh, at the very northern tip, and the northwest coast, a stretch of about 155 miles (250 kilometers) southeast from Banda Aceh. The 1999 population for the very northern tip of Sumatra around Banda Aceh was about 500,000. There were another 500,000 in the Aceh Barat region, including the city of Meulaboh on the northern part of the west coast and an additional 500,000 in the Aceh Selatan region including the city of Tapaktuan along the southern portion of Aceh Province’s west coast.

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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Relief efforts from sea and air, including assets from Indonesia, Singapore, and the US military, are just now accessing the west coast, one week after the tsunami. The largest town on the devastated west coast, Meulaboh, reportedly started receiving assistance Thursday (December 30). Indonesian Defense Force Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki said that some 419 soldiers had parachuted in to the town with food, medicine, and communication equipment. UNDP estimates that some 40,000 may have died in the town. Collapsed bridges and broken roads from Banda Aceh to the west coast prevent assessments and land delivery of relief supplies, and have forced the military to airdrop supplies. Fixed-wing airdrops, short take-off and landing aircraft, helicopter delivery, and the Indonesian Navy vessels off the coast appear to be the only short-term way of reaching the area.

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Islands off the west coast such as Nias have reported some 66 dead from the disaster. There have been conflicting reports of the other offshore island of Simeulue, which was very close to the epicenter. Aftershocks were reported in Aceh province, sparking some panic--they are expected to continue for months; Scientists do not anticipate additional tsunamis. Rain has started falling in the area, making the likelihood of disease higher, and there has been enough rain on Simeulue Island to cause flooding. The Indonesian government has essentially declared an open skies policy. Flights are operating out of the Banda Aceh airport and the stockpile of relief supplies is starting to be dispersed locally. Most flights to the airport originate from Medan on the east coast of North Sumatra province with some coming directly from Jakarta. Medan airport is also overloaded; and some flights have had to divert from Indonesia to Malaysia. The Indonesian government and NGOs are arranging trucks from Medan to Banda Aceh. Medan is closer to some of the devastated west coast areas than Banda Aceh. The UN is reportedly considering Malaysia as the hub of a hub-and-spoke airfield distribution plan. Indonesian President “Bambang” strongly encouraged the local Indonesia military to step up the pace of relief supply distribution in Banda Aceh, although UNOCHA says it may be a long time before all the west coast in accessible. Some stores are opening in Banda Aceh and power is being restored. There is some cell phone service and some roads are being cleared. Traffic is coming back; and additional fuel trucked in from Medan is expected today. Corpses are still present, and, in camps, there is a lack of clean water, sanitation, food, and particularly medical supplies. Lack of medical supplies is also widely reported. There are no hotels or other accommodations available. There are reports of infected injuries and diarrhea, which can be precursors to additional deaths without immediate medical intervention. Distribution is hampered by a lack of manpower. Top relief requirements are ready-to-eat food, water, and medical teams with supplies. The UN and NGOs will likely operate out of the IOM office and adjacent buildings. The UN and NGOs are initiating coordination and identifying sector leads. The UN and most international NGOs are not allowed outside Banda Aceh for security reasons. (Dec. 31, UNOCHA) President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono flew into Sumatra on Saturday (January 1) to inspect the damage. Yudhoyono today urged separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels to lay down their arms and help to rebuild the devastated province. Yudhoyono also today said that he called upon the UN to sponsor an international conference on efforts to help affected countries. Domestic Response

Local Government • The National Coordinating Agency for Disaster Relief and Refugees (BAKORNAS) will handle

GOI agencies in the relief effort, while MEKOKESRA will handle international assistance. (December 30, US Consulate Medan)

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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• There is an Indonesian disaster response command center in Medan near the airport. There is an advance element in Banda Aceh. (Dec 30, US Consulate Medan)

• Health Minister Siti Fadillah Supadi expects the Indonesian death toll to reach 100,000. (Dec

31, AFP)

• The Jakarta Post estimates half the local government administration was killed, and many of those remaining are looking after their families, resulting in a huge coordination void. (Jan 01, Jakarta Post)

• Indonesian President “Bambang” Yudhoyono wants Meulaboh airport fixed so it can

serve immediate area. (Jan 1, Reuters)

• Indonesian President “Bambang” Yudhoyono orders Indonesian military to increase deliver of relief supplies across Aceh. (Jan 1, Jakarta Post)

• Social Services Minister Bachtiar Chamsyah sent 100 trucks with food and medicine from

Medan to Banda Aceh. (Jan 1, Jakarta Post)

• Indonesian naval ships have just reached the west coast of the disaster area (Jan 1, AP)

• The Indonesia government has laid out three phase plan: Emergency measures through January 2005 followed by rehabilitation through February 2006 and reconstruction, also through February 2006. (Dec 30, Indonesian Mission to UN)

• The Coordinating Ministry for People's Welfare (MENKOKESRA) has relaxed requirements for

access to Aceh—subject to traffic, all aircraft are allowed access, and visas will be provided to humanitarians upon landing.

• Indonesian government says that the military could only reach a quarter of the western coast of

Sumatra. The military reportedly attempted to push through on the ground, but was unable to reach many areas.

• 100 Indonesian doctors arrive in Banda Aceh and say they will set up 4 hospitals across

province.

Local Organizations

• The Indonesia Red Cross deployed over 800 trained workers to Aceh. (Jan 1, Jakarta Post)

• Some of the initial aid flown into Banda Aceh was brought in by private individuals, religious

organizations, and companies—unloading and delivery were immediate problems.

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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International Response

Foreign Governments

• Rescue teams from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, US, South Korea, and China are on the ground. (Dec 31, UNDAC)

• C-130 aircraft from US, Australia, and New Zealand brought in relief supplies—Australia

and New Zealand fly from Jakarta to Banda Aceh—US operates among Banda Aceh, Medan, and Jakarta—US will stay to shuttle supplies; Helicopters operating are from Singapore and US. (Dec 31, AFP)

• In addition to US, naval ships coming from Indonesia Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and

India. (Dec 31, AFP)

• Supplies and teams also coming in by air from Russia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, EU, France, India, Iran, Mexico, Qatar, Saudia Arabia, Spain, Tunesia, Czechoslovakia, Great Britain, and Jordan. (Dec 30, ReliefWeb)

• Singapore opens its ports and airfields as a major supply base for Indonesia, noting

relief supply backup in Medan and Banda Aceh. (Dec 31, AFP)

• USAID/OFDA DART assessment team arriving in Jakarta.

• US Marine DRAT assessment team on Sumatra.

• US Navy may establish a field hospital around core NAMRU-2 staff in Meulaboh on the west coast as relief efforts build up in devastated city. (Jan 1, AP)

• US, Japanese and Australian naval ships heading towards Aceh with onboard hospitals and

water desalination plants. (Dec 30, Reuters)

• The carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and four other vessels arrived off Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra island and are providing airlift services. (Dec 30, Reuters)

• Japan sent twenty-two doctors and nurses for Indonesia and two disaster surveillance

experts(Dec 30, AFP)

• China sending a 100-odd member medical team to tsunami-ravaged Indonesia. Besides, a 35-member rescue team headed by Zhao Heping, deputy director general of the State Seismological Bureau, will leave for Indonesia. (Dec 30, Xinhua)

United Nations

• UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) teams being established in Jakarta and

Banda Aceh. In Banda Aceh, UNDAC will be at both the airport and at the coordination center in the city. (Dec 31, USAID/OFDA)

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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• UN Joint Logistics Center (UNJLC) in Rome directed toward southeast Asia, including Indonesia—will coordinate with all agencies and NGOs—will have presence in Banda Aceh and Medan. (Dec 31, UNDAC)

• UN determines coordination processes. UNDAC is in place in Banda Aceh; On-Site

Operation Coordination Centers (OSOCC) are established in Banda Aceh and Jakarta; assessments and coordination meetings with UN agencies and NGOs are occurring. UNICEF will head water and sanitation team, while other teams will be established for medical/public health, food, and shelter/IDP camps (Dec 31, UNDAC)

• UN will set up base camp for staff of 90 in Banda Aceh within two weeks. (Dec 30, OCHA)

• Ops Center established for Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO, and UNFPA to coordinate

health logistics. (Dec 30, OCHA)

International Humanitarian Relief Organizations

• IOM plans to send 25-30 trucks from Medan to Banda Aceh with fuel and other commodities to be distributed by IOM staff. Once in Aceh, the trucks will remain to help with local distribution of supplies that are piling up at the Banda Aceh airport. IOM planned also to send generators to Banda Aceh by plane. IOM has procured 5,000 body bags, also due to arrive in Banda Aceh on December 29. (December 30, US Consulate Medan)

• Association of Medical Doctors of Asia AMDA dispatched a coordinator from Headquarters in Japan, joined by 6 doctors (2 plastic surgeons, 1 anesthetist and 3 internists) from AMDA Indonesian chapter in Jakarta. The team has arrived in Aceh on the morning of December 28th. 4 of the 6 local hospitals have been destroyed. The AMDA team is working out of the military hospital, the only place where electricity is available. (Dec 30, AMDA)

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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Sri Lanka

Heavy rains in the area of Ampara district are hampering relief efforts there. On Saturday (January 1), flash floods caused by heavy rains forced the evacuation of 10,000 people, many of whom had already been affected by the tsunami, in low-lying areas. At least 15 refugee camps in the district set up for people displaced by the tsunami were flooded after overnight rains. Relief convoys were delayed by flooded roads for several hours and the main access roads to the region were cut off. In the south, however, the main route, the Galle Road, had been cleared for light traffic. However, while there is access to the district, 70% of buildings on the coastline have been completely destroyed. Of particular concern in all affected districts is the threat of outbreaks in water-borne diseases. Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) concluded that the problem of relocated landmines should not hamper relief activities, as most of the minefields were located on higher grounds. The Tamil Rehabilitation Organization, the relief arm of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), had earlier released a statement that downplayed the

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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threat of landmines, saying that competent demining personnel were available to deal with any mines that might surface. However, NPA added that all personnel should exercise general caution and awareness. The LTTE has been engaged in a 20-year civil war with Sri Lanka. A ceasefire brokered in 2002 has largely held although peace negotiations have stalled. The LTTE controls areas in the north and east of the island nation that were hard hit by the tsunami. Both the LTTE and the government of Sri Lanka have made overtures of cooperation in the aftermath of the tsunami. The confirmed death toll from Sunday’s (December 26) tsunami disaster has reached 28,508 spread over 14 coastal and inland districts, while at least 5,000 people were still missing. About 12,482 people were also injured and over 804,599 people displaced after their homes were destroyed. The following districts were affected: District Dead Missing Displaced Injured Colombo 65 12 24,500 Gampaha 7 32,000 Kalutara 170 31 33,794 726 Galle 3,724 44,582 2,500 Matara 1,061 40,500 4,000 Hambantota 4,500 32,897 Ampara 10,436 183,527 120 Batticaloa 2,254 750 185,637 1,106 Mullativu 2,000 1300 24,557 2,500 Trincolmalee 947 327 93,408 Jaffna 2,640 540 48,729 541 Puttlam 4 850 Vavuniya 140 2,000 99 109 Killinochchi 560 63 59,519 880 __________________________________________________________________ Total 28,508 5,023 804,599 12,482 Domestic Response

Local Government

• The Government of Sri Lanka established a Center for National Operations under the direct authority of the Prime Minister. The Center, with support from the UN Office of the Resident Coordinator and UNDAC, was established and has been operation since December 30, 2004. The Center will be the focal point for the coordination of relief work, including coordination of line ministries, and all provincial and governmental bodies. The center provides links to sectoral ministries and serves as the interface between the Government, NGOs, and the UN. Information is compiled and disseminated through a government website:

http://www.priu.gov.lk/CNO%20Website/ndmc/index.html

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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• All assistance at the district level is being coordinated by Government Agents, supported by UN interagency teams deployed to affected areas.

• The Sri Lanka Ministry of Health is coordinating all medical supplies and skilled

personnel. (Oxfam, Jan-01-05)

• The Disaster Relief Network (DRN) has set up operation at the airport in Colombo and signed an agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to receive all incoming relief commodities. Agencies / organizations who are sending relief commodities to Sri Lanka are requested to provide the following information on the virtual On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC) in addition to the clearance request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The following information is required by DRN: - Cargo specification - Weight and Quantity - Origin - Consignee (or unsolicited) - A contact point of the receiving agency in Sri Lanka and instructions on how to contact - Specification if commodities are for common use or for specific agency DRN will keep the commodities in a storage facility in the airport for a maximum of seven days. If the receiving organization has not picked up these commodities, it will be handed over to the Government of Sri Lanka. This service is only available for pure relief commodities.

• The Sri Lanka Police Department has established the Disaster Management Control

Center, a service to provide escorts for food convoys to affected areas. (UNHCR, Dec-30-04)

• The Ministry of Health identified safe drinking water, proper sanitation, shelter, clothing,

transport vehicles, and drugs and medical supplies as top priorities for response. • The Sri Lankan Rehabilitation Ministry has sent several loads of tents and bottled drinking water

to the North and 2,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar and 195 MT of dhal to the five districts of the North and the East. Additional supplies are in the pipeline to be sent to these areas. Regional government officers have also been authorized to purchase rice for distribution to affected local populations. (GoSL, Dec 29-04)

Local Humanitarian Relief Organizations

• The Tamils Rehabilitation Organization (relief arm of the LTTE and registered as a

humanitarian organization in Sri Lanka) is maintaining 60 care centers in Trincomalee district. On December 30, TRO issued mats, bed sheets, and milk to 5,000 people. The TRO is also operating 23 care centers in Batticaloa district. TRO has formed volunteer groups in the affected districts in the north and east in which it operates (Amaparai, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, Jaffna). TRO has listed the following needs: Food for

Note: This report has been compiled from publicly available information. Although information has been gathered from reliable sources the currency and completeness of the information reported herein is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. Except for Overview section that is rewritten weekly, any changes in the other parts of the report are highlighted in red. Inquiries, updates and comments are welcome and should be directed to PDMIN team at [email protected].

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80,000 people for 2 weeks, non-food items, clothing, drugs, water purification tablets, 25,000 tents and 50 medical tents, and 50 portable generators).

• A 15-member team, including surgeons from the UK, arrived to serve in Mullativu district. (Tamil Net, Jan-01-05)

• Sri Jayawardena University sent the entire staff and students of the medical faculty to Galle and Hambantota to assist with medical needs.

• Jaffna University’s medical faculty is working in Vadamarachchi in Jaffna district to assist with medical needs. (Tamil Net, Jan-01-05)

International Response

• The World Bank said today (Friday, December 31) that it was allocating US$100 million to Sri Lanka out of a previously announced total immediate budget of US$250 million for affected countries. The US$100 million will initially be made of reallocated funds from existing programs, and emergency credits and grants.

Foreign Governments

• The United States is sending up to 1,500 Marines with at least one ship and 22 aircraft to

Sri Lanka under Operation “Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief,” which will be the largest ever US deployment in Sri Lanka. The first contingent of 200 marines is expected to arrive on Sunday (January 2) from Okinawa, Japan.

• A 5-member US Agency for International Development (USAID) Disaster Response

Assessment Team are in southern and eastern Sri Lanka. (AP, Jan-01-05). • Army medical teams, engineers, and naval officers from Pakistan will be accompanying

two naval ships to Sri Lanka. The ships will be carrying water, food, medicine, and tents. (AP, Jan-01-05).

• Two Indian aircraft equipped as mobile hospitals departed on Friday (Dec 31) for Sri Lanka. At

least 140 doctors and other medical workers will be stationed in field hospitals in the southern districts. India said that it would provide assistance worth about US$23 million to Sri Lanka. (Deutsche Press-Agentur, Dec-31-04). India sent four navy ships with relief supplies on Monday (December 27). Indian army teams arrived Tuesday (December 28) to distribute supplies. Indian medical teams have been deployed at district hospital in Hambantota. The Indian Air Force sent 6 helicopters with 12 tons of relief supplies. India says the Home, External Affairs and Defense Ministries were working together to bring relief to Sri Lanka. Indian Navy engineers are clearing and repairing the Galle Harbor so that two Indian patrol vessels carrying 40 tons of relief supplies could enter the harbor. Indian helicopters are assisting with search and rescue operations in the Galle-Matara area. Six Indian Air Force helicopters are also ferrying food, clothing, and medicines in the area of Galle (Hindustan Times, Dec-29-04).

• The Department for International Development (DFID) (UK) reports that two ships will be

arriving in Sri Lanka around January 4 to carry out operations under DFID in the region. DFID also dispatched an aircraft carrying plastic sheeting and tents on December 27 and an assessment team to Sri Lanka. (DFID, Dec-31-04) DFID is conducting a needs assessment

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for the UN in Ampara district in consultation with the government agent and with the assistance of UNHCR, UNICEF, and WFP. (NDMC, Dec-31-04)

• The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation’s (SDC) Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit

(SHA) has a 4-member assessment team in southern Sri Lanka.

• The Philippines is sending a 12-person team of doctors, nurses, and sanitary engineers to Sri Lanka on Saturday (January 1). The team will stay for 10-15 days to provide medical assistance and coordinate with other teams. (Xinhua, Dec-31-04)

• China sent a package of relief items to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (December 29) worth US$1.2

million. China indicated that it will increase its assistance to tsunami-hit countries in both goods and monetary donations. (Xinhua News Agency, Dec-30-04)

• The Government of Australia is providing US$5 million to Sri Lanka and the Maldives to support

public health needs. (Govt. of Australia, Dec-31-04).

• Four planes arrived in Colombo bringing a surgical hospital from Finland, a water purification plant from Germany, doctors and medicine from Japan and aid workers from Britain, the Red Cross reports.

• Vietnam is providing US$100,000 to Sri Lanka. Health workers and medicines are prepared to

be sent if requested. (Xinhua News Agency, Dec-30-04).

• Japan has sent a 20-member medical team to Sri Lanka (AFP, Dec-30-04)

• Bangladesh sent two helicopters and a plane-load of medicine, safe water and oral rehydration packets to Colombo on Thursday (December 30). A 10-member medical team and a 96-member army team will also be dispatched. (Deutsche Presse Agentur, Dec-30-04)

• According to ITAR-TASS news agency, a Russian cargo plane carrying 20 tons of non-food

items and drinking water and disinfectants departed Thursday (December 30) for Sri Lanka. (AFP, Dec-30-04)

United Nations

• A UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) team established an operations center

at the Ministry of Public Security, Law and Order, and is working to coordinate emergency assessments and reports. The Disaster Relief Network (DRN) has set up operations at the airport and has signed an agreement with the government of Sri Lanka to receive all incoming relief commodities. Daily meetings are convened with UNDP, NGOs partners, and Government of Sri Lanka representatives. (OCHA, Dec-31-04)

• The UN Special Coordinator for Humanitarian Assistance in Tsunami-affected countries,

Margareta Wahlstrom, will visit Sri Lanka on Saturday (January 1, 2005). (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) brought in medical supplies for 150,000 people for three months and more than 30,000 blankets. UNICEF also brought in 2,175 water storage tanks,

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each with a capacity of 500 liters (110 gallons) to relief camps in the south. (Reuters, Dec-31-04) The head of UNICEF, Carol Bellamy, will tour affected areas in Sri Lanka for two days starting Sunday (January 2). (Jakarta Post, Jan-1-05) 15 UNICEF emergency medical kits were cleared and handed over to the Ministry of Health. The kits will allow 15 hospitals to service the needs of 150,000 people for 3 months. Shelter and non-food relief packages for up to 30,000 people will also be distributed. UNICEF also procured three 6,000 liter water bowsers for Batticaloa, Matara, and Ampara districts. (UNOCH, Jan-01-05)

• The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Humanitarian Response Unit offered US$100,00 to the

pooled UN agency contribution to the Government of Sri Lanka, as well as US$150,000 for immediate response. UNFPA is carrying out reproductive health assessments. At the request of the Ministry of Health, UNFPA provided 25,000 personal hygiene packs and an initial shipment of basic reproductive health supplies is being deployed. (UNOCHA, Dec-31-04)

• The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing an initial response of food aid for 500,000

people for two weeks. On December 28, WFP dispatched 12 trucks carrying food for 22,700 people for 15 days to the south and east. On December 29, WFP dispatched 13 trucks carrying food for 32,519 people for 15 days to the north and east. On December 30, 35 trucks were dispatched with food for 66,705 people for 15 days to the north and east. WFP plans on doubling its distribution capacity and expects to have 5,000 tons of essential food to feed 750,000 people for 15 days. WFP staff have been deployed to affected areas. Five trucks of commodities have been sent to LTTE-controlled areas in the north. (WFP, Dec–29-04) One WFP officer in Kilinochchi is coordinating food relief in Jaffna with UNHCR providing logistical support. (UNHCR, Dec-30-04)

• The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is organizing an airlift of relief

items from its UN Humanitarian Response Depot located in Brindisi, Italy.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) is shipping four emergency health kits for hospitals with medicines, disposables and instruments sufficient to support 40,000 people for three months. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is initially distributing $380,000 worth of supplies, including 23,500 plastic sheets for shelter, 24,500 plastic mats, clothing, towels and 20,000 kitchen sets.

• UNHCR opening up its local relief stocks to help with emergency. Plastic sheeting (18000),

plastic mats (17,000), rope, and non-food relief packages for 2,000 families. In cooperation with UNICEF and Sarvodaya, UNHCR has distributed 105 plastic sheets to IDPs in the Vahari area of Batticaloa. The office is awaiting items dispatched from Colombo for distribution. An information center has been established in the field office to provide a place for meetings and serve as a dissemination point for information. (NDMC, Dec-31-04).

• At government and UN meeting, it was decided that UNHCR would concentrate on delivering

relief items to conflict-affected areas in the east, where it has offices and access. UNHCR has 7 offices overall in the country.

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International Humanitarian Relief Organizations

• The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has sent seven flights of Red Cross health materials and relief goods to Sri Lanka, with four more scheduled to land in Colombo by Friday (December 31). (IFRC, Dec-31-04). Medical supplies and medicines for 125,000 people are being distributed through Sri Lanka Red Cross volunteers; 40,000 people are being assisted in 66 Red Cross camps; 5 basic health care clines are operational in southern Sri Lanka; 8 emergency response units specializing in water and sanitation, health care, and telecom are due to arrive by January 1.

• Action Against Hunger – UK provided immediate assistance to victims in Batticaloa,

Trincomalee, and Jaffna, including the building of temporary latrines, water, and transportation of bodies. (Interaction, Dec-29-04) A cargo plane with relief supplies is en route to Colombo to arrive on Friday, December 31. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Action Against Hunger (ACH) – Spain has teams in Sri Lanka building latrines and analyzing

drinking water supplies, recovering bodies, and distributing mosquito nets, blankets, towels, and mattresses. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Action by Churches Together (ACT) International – members from Europe and N. America have

airlifted supplies in, including basic medicines, family shelter kits, and blankets. The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) has mobilized all its staff and volunteers. NCCSL has been providing food in camps in Muttur in the Northeast and reports that medical needs are acute, as well as roofing materials and dry rations. One truckload of food has been dispatched to Muttur, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• AmeriCares is mobilizing an airlift to Sri Lanka to deliver medicines and medical supplies,

personal hygiene items, and water purification treatments for up to 4 million liters of drinking water. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

• Baptist World Alliance allocated an initial US$25,000 for relief work and is supporting a medical

team from Hungary, using US$110,000 worth of medical supplies. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04) • The Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA), in collaboration with the Sri Lankan

Ministry of Health, dispatched an additional medical team to southern Sri Lanka (AMDA, Dec-31-04). Another AMDA team is working in Kilinochchi in the North. AMDA staff is also providing relief supplies in Mutur 20km (12 miles) south of Trincomalee.

• Canadian Relief Foundation (CRF) has arranged 3 skids of medical supplies to Sri Lanka,

to be transported by Gulf Air and Sri Lankan Airlines. A CRF medical team consisting of emergency physicians and paramedics will travel to Sri Lanka on January 5, 2005. (CRF, Dec-31-04)

• CARE has nearly 250 staff spread across 17 offices in Sri Lanka. CARE Sri Lanka will provide

food for 14,000 affected people in Batticaloa district over the next two days and provide similar assistance in Jaffna, Mullaitivu (north), Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Ampara (east) and Hambantota (south). CARE will also assist with the transport of relief goods. (CARE, Dec-30-04)

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• Church World Service is planning to deploy an assistance team and will be supporting efforts by the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

• Handicap International (UK) was already working in the Batticaloa and Ampara districts of Sri

Lanka and has been involved in transporting victims and providing first aid. Efforts will concentrate on post-trauma treatment. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• HelpAge International (HAI) UK is working through local partners in Matara, Hambantota,

Batticaloa, Trincomalee, and Amapara to provide water, food, medical supplies and non-food items. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Humedica, e.V, Germany sent a medical team to Sri Lanka with supplies for 3,000 people.

(AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Islamic Relief is undertaking field assessments in Sri Lanka. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Medair, Switzerland deployed a team, including a doctor, water engineer, administrator, and project manager. The team conducted a rapid assessment mission around Ampara on the east coast. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04) Medair has humanitarian supplies in transit and will begin water purification and drilling upon arrival of the team in Ampara.

• Medical Assistance Programs (MAP) International is preparing a shipment of medicines and

medical supplies to send to affected areas in Sri Lanka. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Medecins du Monde UK sent an emergency team to Colombo with one ton of medical and logistical materials. The UK team was joined by medical team delegations in Cyprus, Greece, and Spain. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Medecins Sans Frontiers has sent a team to Sri Lanka. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04) MSF is working

in Hambantota.

• Mercy Malaysia has sent a team to Sri Lanka to assess need (The Star online, Jan-01-05))

• Merlin is planning a deployment of essential emergency public health materials, including water purifying chlorine tables to communities lacking access to safe drinking water and latrines. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• Oxfam, UK staff have been transporting injured victims to hospitals in Sri Lanka and conducting

needs assessments. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04) OXFAM has completed rapid assessments in 5 districts and a field officer is involved in the distribution of drinking water, food, and non-food items. Oxfam has been providing cooked meals for 7,000 individuals in Vaharai, north of Batticaloa. Non-food items for 6,000 have been distributed, with another 3,000 being prepared in Batticaloa. In Killinochichi, 2000 bed sheets, towels and buckets have been distributed. (Oxfam, Dec-30-04)

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• 155 Save the Children staff are working in Sri Lanka carrying out the distribution of dry food rations, and basic personal items to 37,000 families in Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Matara, Galle, Jaffna, and Ampara. Save the Children UK is also sending tents,

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tarpaulins, bedsheets, water purification tablets, generators and communications equipment. (Save the Children, Jan-01-05)

• Terre des Homes (TdH) Switzerland is providing food and psychosocial support and operating

eight clinics in eastern Sri Lanka. It is also coordinating aid to Batticaloa. (AlertNet, Dec-31-04)

• World Vision Sri Lanka has been providing assistance in the southern coastal areas, including Matara, and Hambantota, including food and non-food items. WV also provided a freezing facility and set up a database of names at the Karapitiya Hospital in the town of Galle. WV expects to scale up their intervention once reports by assessment teams have been made. (World Vision/Interaction, Dec-29-04)

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Thailand

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The Thai Interior Ministry has raised the number of confirmed dead to at least 4,812 today, while 6,514 people are still missing across the six affected provinces (Phang Nga, Phuket, Ranong, Krabi, Satun and Trang). Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today that the final death toll is likely to be 7,000 to 8,000 and that most of the missing should be presumed dead. A costal flood watch and small-craft advisory were issued for the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea as a cold front moved down from China, causing scattered storms. The Nation reported today that the initial rescue effort was handled mostly by civilian rescue and relief organizations, and that government and military assistance did not occur until the death toll abruptly rose. In addition, the lack of a clear government coordinating agency reportedly led to increased confusion and chaos. There have been calls for the establishment of a disaster response agency. Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today that several government committees will be set up to oversee post-tsunami relief, compensation and reconstruction, and added that an early-warning would be set up in the southern region. The Bangkok Post reports that a second stage of relief effort has begun with the rehabilitation of homes and tourist areas,

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which will be supported by a budget of around 1.5 billion baht (US$38 million). The Public Health Ministry has raised a disease alert, fearing the spread of respiratory infections, malaria, cholera and typhoid among the survivors. Interior Minister Bhokin Bhalakua said today that several search teams would refocus their efforts in Phang Nga, especially the resort area of Khao Lak beach. The Interior Ministry said today that it intended to complete its search and rescue (SAR) operations in Khao Lak within a week. Bhokin said that SAR operations were completed in Phuket and were expected to wind down in Phi Phi soon, where 99 more bodies were recovered today. Meanwhile, The Bangkok Post reported today that a coalition of local NGOs and civil groups will draw up a rehabilitation plan for the hardest-hit fishing communities in the six provinces. According to an initial survey, about 20,000 villager families and 2,000 trawlers have been affected. The UNDAC team yesterday (December 31) met with Deputy Prime Minister Purachai Piumsombun, the Trang governor and other officials in Trang, and conducted assessments in the province. Officials have said that immediate humanitarian needs have largely been met and the government has begun to focus on longer-term recovery, and relief supplies are no longer needed. While the UNDAC team did not visit Satun, Purachai reported that the situation there is similar to Trang. The UNDAC team also met with officials in Krabi, where mostly islands were also affected. The team plans to travel to Koh Lanta today (January 1), near the Krab-Trang border, with a UNICEF assessment team. They will then return to Phuket and compare notes with World Vision and other assessment reports from Trang and Krabi. According to UNDAC yesterday, congestion is reported at the Phuket Airport as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to be overwhelmed with receiving foreign embassy teams and an increasing volume of donated items.

• The death toll in Thailand is currently at 4,812, including 2,047 foreigners, 2,190 Thais and 215 whose origins could not be confirmed. The breakdown of province is as follows:

o Phang Nga: 3,854 deaths, including 2,151 foreigners. o Krabi: 494 deaths, including 141 foreigners o Phuket: 281, including 111 foreigners o Ranong: 172, including 2 foreigners o Satun: 6 o Trang: 5, including 2 foreigners (Channel News Asia, Jan-01-05)

• According to official Thai government figures from 1999, the breakdown of the population in the six affected provinces are as follows:

o Phang Nga – 223,000 o Phuket – 241,000 o Krabi – 358,000 o Ranong – 158,000 o Trang – 587,000 o Satun – 260,000

Total: 1,837,000 (UNICEF, Dec-31-04)

• According to The Nation on December 29, the breakdown of those affected in the six provinces are as follows:

o Phang Nga – 5,262 families from 123 villages in seven districts o Phuket – 1,463 families from 100 villages in three districts

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o Krabi – 3,425 families from 84 villages in five districts o Ranong – 2,203 families from 51 villages in five districts o Trang - 2,863 families from 57 villages in five districts o Satun – 4,962 families from 77 villages in four districts

(The Nation, Dec-31-04) Domestic Response

Local government • The Humanitarian Relief and Assistance Coordination Task Force of the Thai Ministry of

Foreign Affairs has requested the following for “possible assistance”: o Metal casket/coffins (for international transportation) o Medical supplies (such as first-aid kits, dressing sets, gauze and bandages) o Medicines (especially anti-diarrhea, anti-biotics and anti-septics) o Rubber gloves, masks o Tents and office supplies o Blanket, clothes, shoes, sandals, underwear, pants and sanitary napkins o Heavy equipment (such as excavator and bulldozer) o Power generators o Water purifiers o Forensic pathologist (especially who can speak English) and mass disaster relief team o Freezer containers for storing bodies o Communication equipment o Dried or canned food and rice (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dec-31-04)

• Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has put his cabinet in charge of the affected provinces: Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suvit Khunkitti would take care of Krabi; Deputy Interior Minister Sutham Saengprathum, Phangnga; Deputy Prime Ministers Pinit Charusombat and Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Ranong; and the Interior Minister Pokin Polakul Phuket, Trang and Satun. Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop will deal with emergency help offered to foreign tourists. (Bangkok Post, Dec-30-04)

• The Thai Interior Minister has appointed the Inspector General for Social Development and

Human Security (MSDHS) as the UNDAC team’s focal Thai contact. The MSDHS is the Thai government agency responsible for disaster rehabilitation and recovery. An office for UNDAC has been established alongside the Inspector General. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• Agencies at the scene included the Defense, Interior and Transport Ministries, the police, the

Ministry of Agriculture, the Royal Fisheries department, as well as private foundations. (Bangkok Post, Dec-30-04)

• The government has reportedly set aside about 28 billion baht (US$717 million) for

rehabilitation, while millions of baht in private donations have been given. The total rebuilding cost was estimated at 30 billion baht (US$768 million).

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• Businesses and farmers in the affected provinces are now entitled to emergency soft loans worth up to 30 billion baht (US$ 772 million) from the Finance Ministry. Yesterday, the Bank of Thailand estimated that the six provinces would lose up to 78 billion baht (USS$2 billion) in tourism revenue. (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• Interior Minister Bhokin Bhalakula said that the government would donate 20,000 baht

(US$514) to each family of a deceased; 5,000 baht (US$128) to people with severe injuries and 2,000 baht (US$51) to those with minor injuries. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation will provide the families of all victims with an initial subsidy of 15,000 baht (US$306). (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop, who oversees the Tourism Authority of

Thailand, inspected affected areas yesterday (December 31). He will also distribute 211 million baht (US$5.4 million) in private donations. Distribution began in Phuket yesterday and will continue to the other provinces. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• Yesterday (December 30), the Thai Interior Ministry outlined the Thai government’s three-phase

response strategy: Phase 1 – Recovery and identification of human remains; Phase 2 – Preventive infectious disease control measures; Phase 3 – longer term reconstruction. The government is currently transitioning from Phase 1 to 2. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• UNDAC team members yesterday met with the Thai Interior Minister and Phuket provincial

governor and briefed them on the team’s mission. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• The Foreign Ministry is aiding in the repatriation of foreigners and have set up centers to issue travel documents and settle expenses, including airfare, in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi. (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• The Thai government has issued guidelines for treatment of deceased victims available at:

http://www.mfa.go.th/tsunami/body_en.php/id=1568 Thai government has listed information on international assistance at: http://www.mfa.go.th/tsunami/body_en.php?id=1562 (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• Authorities have installed microchips in about 1,000 bodies that have been autopsied pending

claim by their relatives. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• The Information and Communications Technology Ministry (ICT) is currently mobilizing resources from state agencies to create a central database of tidal wave damage and victims in Thailand (BKK Post) that will be accessible through websites such as http://www.thaitsunami.com. The ICT is also preparing Internet and cell phone connections to facilitate the collection of information in all affected provinces. (Bangkok Post, Dec-30-04)

• The ICT website will gather information that includes names, addresses, DNA test results of

dead, number of missing people and population statistics of affected areas. (Bangkok Post, Dec-31-04)

• The ICT website is currently running at http://www.thaitsunami.com/

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• The ICT website has given the following as important numbers. More numbers are available on the website itself:

o Disaster Center, Ministry of Interior 1784 , 02-2417457-9 List by Islands and Location - 1362

• Trang Help Center - +66(0) 75 217513 +66(0)-7521-4382 • Satun Help Center - +66(0)1 3700404 , +66(0)9 9791077 ,+66(0)-7472-

2121-2 , +66(0) -7472-2296 • Phuket Help Center - +66(0)76 217833 ,+66(0)-7621-6101 , +66(0)-

7621-1001 • Pang Nga +66(0)-7641-1525 , +66(0)-7641-1179 • Krabi Help Center +66(0)-7561-1302 , +66(0)-7562-4161-3 • Ranong Help Center +66(0)-7781-3401-3 , +66(0)-7782-3257

Hospitals • Suksamran Hospital, Ranong. +66(0)-7784-4143 • Kaper Hospital, Ranong +66(0)-7789-7016 • Watchera Hospital, Phuket +66(0)-7621-1114

Donation Line +66(0)2-2417495-6

• The government has set up special websites to help locate missing people. They include:

o http://www.narentorn.or.th o http://disaster.co.th o http://www.phuketcity.com o People can send also notes and pictures to the Phuket Gazette at

http://www.phuketgazette.net (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• An international task force for Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) has been established

and is headed by General Noppadol Zomboonsab, Deputy Chief of the Royal Thai Police. Other Thai police officials and federal agent Karl King from the Australian police supports him. The DVI is located at the main police station in Phuket. Coordination meetings are conducted twice daily at the station. There are 18 international DVI teams in Thailand at the moment. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• Khunying Pornthip Rojanasunant said the Wat Yan Yao clearing center in Phang Nga had

to make due with only 10 containers when at least 45 were needed. She said pictures of the dead and their personal belongings would be posted online. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on December 30 issued an appeal

for individuals and organizations for help in retrieving victims’ bodies. (The Nation, Jan-01-04)

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• The UNDAC Team yesterday (December 31) met with Deputy Prime Minister Purachai Piumsombun, the Trang governor and the local Director of the Ministry for Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) in Trang today. The officials reported that the worst-hit areas of Trang have been the islands of Koh Muk, Koh Talibong and Koh Sukon, while mainland coastal areas have been less severely affected. The Trang

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provincial administration has reportedly been working with the Trang Chamber of Commerce to assist all villages there with water, food and shelter. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• Purachai told the UNDAC team today that all smaller islands of the coast of Tran have

been searched and survivors evacuated to Koh Talibon and Koh Sukon. While many smaller islands have been severely affected, most are not permanently inhabited. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• The Trang MSDHS Director said that fishermen who have lost their boats will be

supported with a daily stipend (for an unspecified times) and a cash grant of up to 50% of their boat’s value. Of greatest concern to the provincial administration is the impact on fishing communities and environmental damage to coastal wetlands. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• In Trang, at least 23 million baht (US$ 591,000) in damage has been reported for the

fishing community in Trang, while at least 297 square km (110 square miles) of agricultural land has been destroyed. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• Purachai also said that the situation in Satun was similar to Trang: Islands sustained

more damage than the mainland, and all survivors are receiving government assistance. The focus is also on economic and environmental rehabilitation and providing assistance to fishing communities. UNDAC did not visit Satun. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• The UNDAC team also met with the local Director of the MSDHS at the Krabi Crisis

Center. Provincial officials reported that the most severely affected areas in Krabi have also been the islands, especially Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Lanta. The focus on Krabi is still on the retrieval and identification of dead bodies, and provincial authorities have not been able to provide clear details on damage and rehabilitation needs. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• Koh Phi Phi suffered extensive damage because the tsunami had wrapped around the

island, and struck both sides of isthmus, where most resort areas were located. Coastal communities in Koh Cham have also been affected. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• In Krabi, UNDAC reports that the Krabi Hospital is in need of intravenous antibiotics,

body bags, dry ice and or refrigerated containers for human remains. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has begun building temporary shelters for

affected residents in Takua Pa district in Phang Nga. Construction is expected to be completed by Monday (January 3). So far, 100 families have expressed intention to move into the temporary houses. (Bangkok Post, Dec-31-04)

• The Wat Lam Kaen relief operation center in Phang Nga was closed down yesterday as

its forensics team had finished all autopsies and stored corpses in containers. Afternoon rains have turned areas of Phang Nga into a swamp and increased humidity has accelerated decay of dead bodies. (The Nation, Jan-01-05).

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• Prisoners with light sentences have been assisting in search and rescue operations in exchange for reduced sentences. (The Nation, Jan-01-05).

• Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today that 100 cadets were to be flown to

the affected provinces on January 1 to aid in relief and reconstruction. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• The Royal Thai Police said 3,000 volunteers, including community guards from Yala,

Pattani and Narathiwat provinces were also heading to the 6 affected provinces to build and repair homes. The Agriculture Ministry has drawn up a list of people eligible for housing assistance. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• Army engineers were being mobilized to construct houses and other public utilities in

Phang Nga. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• UNDAC reports that capacity at key hospitals is improving as many countries are airlifting injured victims out of Phuket. However, due to the humid climate and danger for infection, hospitals remain at full capacity. WHO is currently assessing hospitals. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05)

• About 200 public health officers have also arrived in Phang Nga to introduce disease

control and prevention measures, although no outbreaks have been reported so far. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• Corpses in clearing centers in Takua Pa district have been sprayed with disinfectants

and pesticidies. The Communicable Disease Control Department warned people in Ban Nam Kem in Phang Nga province not to drink from public water sources after some residents came down with diarrhea. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• The Public Health Ministry is sending counselors to provide grief counseling to survivors, which

is badly needed. (The Nation, Dec-30-04) Social Development and Human Security Minister Sora-at Klinprathum ordered a relief coordination center to be set up at Ban Nam Kem and 40 psychiatrists to be brought in to counsel victims. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• In Ranong, health workers are working in Phra Thong, where an outbreak of diarrhea was

reported in the Moken sea gypsy community there. (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• The Mental Health Department has sent 60 psychologists and social workers to treat victims. Two teams have gone to Takua Pa district, where many residents from the Khao Lak areas have gathered. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• The Ministry of Health also has declared the six provinces disease-control areas, and additional

medical teams were sent today to prevent the spread of disease. The Ministry of Health said yesterday (December 3) that no disease outbreaks have occurred, however, there has been an increase in reported cases of diarrhea, fevers and respiratory infections. The Ministry said that the health system is responding effectively, with clean water being distributed, children being immunized and a disease surveillance system in place. However, international assistance is still welcomed. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

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• The Health Ministry said that although there were concerns of a disease epidemic, there was

enough clean drinking water. However, the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority has said it would send about 20,000 bottles of water a day to affected provinces.

• More than 200 doctors and nurses have been sent to affected areas.

• The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry said some 500 forest protection officials have

been deployed to help in search and rescue. (Bangkok Post, Dec-31-04)

• Phang Nga governor Anuwat Metheewiboonwut has asked for donations of money to build about 2,000 houses for victims, saying that relief items should no longer be given since it is overwhelming local officials. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• Authorities and private rescue workers have agreed to divide the Phi Phi island into six zones as

the search for more bodies – about 300 to 400 more bodies are expected to be retrieved. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• Rangong governor Winai Mongkhonthan said that damage in the Muang Ranong and Kapoe

districts cost 436 million baht, with the death toll reaching 162, 14 missing and 189 injured. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• The Department of Mineral Resources said today that Satun’s four districts have been placed

on a watch list for possible land subsidence – caves are under watch. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• A temporary relief center was opened on Monday (December 27) in the Rangsit campus of Thammasat University in Pathum Thani province, just north of Bangkok, with more than 600 tsunami survivors from at least 25 countries, including Thailand. Free medical care, food, lodging, internet services and other services were provided. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra put Smith Thamsaroj, former Meteorological

Department chief, in charge of establishing an advanced seismic and tidal wave warning for the whole nation. (Bangkok Post, Dec-30-04) Officials at the meteorological department issued warnings before the tsunamis hit, but they only reached a handful of officials. (AP, Jan-01-05)

• Hundreds of Thai volunteers are currently passing out food and water, and free phone and

Internet services were operating in hospitals in Phuket (DPA, Dec-30-04) Tired rescuers are asking for donations of energy drinks and coffee. (AP, Jan-01-05)

• Hospitals and schools in Phuket are being used as shelters and are collecting donations.

Caskets and cloths for Muslim funeral rites are badly needed. (The Nation, Dec-30-04) The Muslim Youth Association of Thailand is soliciting funeral clothes to donate to Muslim victims. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• The Thai government has closed all schools within 300 meters (984 ft) of the sea for safety

reasons. (UNICEF, Dec-31-04)

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• The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a Ad Hoc Task Force on Tidal Wave Disaster to coordinate international assistance and has appointed a Humanitarian Relief Coordinator.

• The Bangkok Post reported today that about 15,000 troops deployed to the insurgency-hit south

will not participate in rescue operations for tsunami-hit provinces on the southwestern coast due to continuing violence in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. However, troops from the upper South, including Nakhon Si Thammarat and Chumphon provinces, have been deployed to take part in the rescue operations.

• The Thai Defense Ministry said over 5,000 troops, along with a large number of aircraft, ships

and heavy machinery have been dispatched to assist in rescue and relief operations. (Bangkok Post, Dec-31-04)

• More than 20,000 local officials and volunteers are currently in rescue and relief

operations in the provinces, in addition to military personnel. (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• Officials today were concerned about freshwater shortages caused by the contamination of seawater in underground and surface water sources. Officials said that freshwater ponds will be established in unaffected areas.

• The police and military were among the first to deploy on Sunday (December 26), while

additional military rescuers were deployed from nearby provinces the next day. (Bangkok Post, Dec-31-04)

• Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said that although there are sufficient personnel for

rescue and relief, there is a lack of equipment. • Authorities have sent 10 refrigerated containers to ease pressure on morgues, but facilities were

reportedly overwhelmed and forensic experts struggled to identify bodies.

• The government and military has launched a massive emergency response operation and has given priority to rescue and food airdrops for those stranded in remote islands, care for the injured, and the identification and repatriation of bodies.

Local humanitarian relief organizations

• After a meeting between local NGOs, community organizations and the south’s small-

scale fisheries association, a coalition of NGOs and civil groups will create a rehabilitation plan for the worst-affected fishing communities in the six provinces. Survey teams have been sent to affected areas and a report will be given to the fisheries association on Tuesday (January 4). Participating members include the Friends of the Andaman Group and the Community Organization Development Institute. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• The local NGO, the Friends of the Andaman group, said several fishing communities

have not received any assistance so far due to communication and transport problems, while some have not even been marked for assistance, and urged the rehabilitation of

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livelihoods. Local NGOs are also helping to distribute aid in the provinces and are accepting cash donations. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• The National Human Rights Commission has joined with the Nakasathien Foundation to

offer assistance to the homeless and displaced in Phang Nga province. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• Private donations from within Thailand exceeded 211 million baht (US$5.4 million) today

(January 1). The donations would be added to the Prime Minister’s Office’s disaster relief fund, which had 22 million baht (US$565,000) before the tsunamis. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

• Some local foundations, such as the Poh Tek Tueng foundation, are working on retrieving

bodies in Phuket. (Bangkok Post, Dec-31-04)

International Response

Foreign governments • The British Embassy in Bangkok remains closed until further notice for all normal

business to deal the tsunami emergency. (The Nation, Jan-01-05)

• Forensic teams from Australia, New Zealand, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Israel and Switzerland, Chile, Japan, and Sweden are currently working in Phuket. Coordination of airlift for forensic teams occurring every evening at Phuket police headquarters. They have agreed to follow Interpol standards for forensic work and one database. A joint information collection center will be established at Phuket town hall for gathering information from relatives, while a database will be established at police headquarters. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04) (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04) (Kyodo, Dec-31-04)

• There are representatives from 37 embassies in Phuket to give assistance to victims. (UN

OCHA, Dec-31-04) • The French Foreign Minister has travelled to Thailand to personally observe the situation,

possibly accompanied by a relief team. The French public health relief agency for Europe will send 12 volunteers to assist in relief efforts, in addition to equipment and supplies. France has also prepared 1 Atlanta reconnaissance aircraft and 2 C-130 transport aircraft, as well as search and rescue teams and dogs. On December 29, additional medicine and equipment were delivered to Thailand. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• Iceland sent 9 tons of drinking water to Phuket. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• Brussels ' Civil Protection agency from the EU has sent officials to observe the situation in

Phuket. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• The Swedish Foreign Minister and officials from the Swedish Rescue Service Agency travelled to Phuket on 29 December. Will also arrange 20 chartered flights (10 to Phuket and 10 to Bangkok) to fly Swedish nationals home. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

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• The Asia-Africa Cooperation Centre (ACEC) in Kobe, Japan will donate clothing and blankets

directly to Phuket. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• South Korea donated US$100,000, and sent search and rescue team and forensic experts. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• Iran sent 23 tons of medical supplies, blankets and food to Phuket. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• UAE (United Arab Emirates) will donate US$ 350,000 to Thailand. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• Saudi Arabia has pledged 31.2 million baht (US$200,000) worth of aid to Thailand, with 7.8

million baht going to the Red Cross. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• US officials said today that the Utapao Air Base, 90 miles (145 km) south of Bangkok, is being used by the US military for transport planes and personnel. The US Embassy said that surveillance planes were already flying search and rescue missions over Thailand, and the first supply planes arrived in Thailand overnight. The Pentagon has also said that C-130 cargo planes would bring relief supplies to Thailand from Yokota air base in Japan, as well as from Utapao to the southern Thailand. The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier strike group in Hong Kong was also diverted to the Gulf of Thailand, while a US official said that up to 1,000 US military personnel are expected in the next week. In addition, a military forensic team was also due to arrive to help in identifying bodies. (AP, Dec-30-04)

• Seven U.S. ships can produce 90,000 gallons of fresh water a day and one ship can deploy a

field hospital ashore when it arrives in Thailand in about a week. (Reuters, Dec-30-04) • A US Marine disaster relief assessment team arrived in Thailand yesterday (December 29).

(American Forces Press Service, Dec-30-04)

• The US has designated Thailand as its hub for search and rescue operations in South and Southeast Asia, and will be based in the Utupao Air Base, near the resort city of Pattaya. Andrew Natsios of USAID said that agreements between the Thai and US militaries permit US military disaster relief teams to use the Air Base. (The Nation, Dec-31-04)

• The US Embassy donated US$100,000 to Thailand through the Thai Red Cross (Thai MOFA,

Dec-31-04)

• Four helicopters and a 70-strong team from the Singapore air force left for Phuket this morning to join in rescue efforts for two weeks. (Channel NewsAsia, Dec-30-04)

• The Swiss government is sending a group of some 20 medical experts and specialists in

disaster victim identification (SADC, Dec-30-04). The situation in Thailand is being assessed by a Regional Coordinator from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA). Additionally 4 other persons will be sent next Monday (January 3) in support of consular protection, (SHA, Dec-31-04)

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• Vietnam has granted US$100,000 in aid to Thailand, according to the report of Vietnam News Agency. (Xinhua, Dec-30-04)

• A US$5m allocation by the Australian government to support international emergency relief

efforts in other countries, including Thailand and the Maldives, and the deployment of Australian personnel. No breakdown of the allocation was provided. (AUSAID, Dec-30-04)

• The Czech Republic is sending a planeload of humanitarian aid to Thailand (AFP, Dec-30-04)

• Hong Kong SAR has sent 120-strong relief team to Thailand to assist return of Hong Kong

tourists.

• China has donated US$300,000 to the Thai government for disaster relief.

• Japan today sent an additional 22 medical personnel to Thailand. (AP, Dec-30-04)

• Japan has sent a team of 50 aid workers, police, fire department and coast guard officials to Phuket island. Twenty additional medical workers were scheduled to go on Thursday (December 30). By the end of the week, two fire department helicopters and a 40-member crew are due to arrive. Twenty-three Japanese firefighters headed for Phuket yesterday (December 31) to take part in relief efforts. Earlier this week, 50 firefighters were sent to Phuket. (AP, Dec-31-04)

• Vessels from Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force ended their relief activities on

Saturday (January 1). The 3 vessels recovered 57 bodies and also transported emergency rescue team members to Phi Phi island to search for missing Japanese citizens. (Kyodo, Jan-01-05)

• Japan has dispatched three Self Defense Force vessels, two destroyers and a supply ship to

Phuket carrying two helicopters.

• French and Australian jets carrying aid and medical supplies arrived in Phuket on Wednesday (December 29). Greece, Italy, Germany and Sweden were all planning to send aircraft to take their respective nationals home from Phuket.

• The Italian Embassy in Bangkok sent a medical and forensics team to Phuket on Monday

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United Nations

• UNDAC reports that various agencies are concerned that the relief needs of a Myanmar migrant population in Rangong is not being adequately addressed. (UNDAC, Jan-01-05) Many legal Myanmar workers in Ranong have applied for repatriation because their employers have been killed. (Bangkok Post, Jan-01-05)

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• The UNDAC team’s preliminary finds of assessment taken on December 31 have focused on the provision of kitchen utensils and materials for emergency shelter in addition to the restoration of livelihoods. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

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• Margaret Walhstrom, the UN Special Coordinator for Humanitarian Assistance in tsunami-

affected countries will visit Thailand between January 5 to January 6. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance Affairs (OCHA) provided relief supplies with estimated value of US$50,000. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• UNDP donated US$100,000, sent relief officials and observers. Supplied 2 tons of

formaldehyde and 1,000 body bags. (Thai MOFA, Dec-31-04)

• UNICEF donated US$150,000. (Thai MOFA, Dec-3-04) UNICEF is now deploying local staff to the provinces. UNICEF is currently assessing short and long-term needs in affected areas, including local fishing communities. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• UNFPA (UN Population Fund) donated US$ 50,000. (Thai MOFA, Dec-3-04) • WFP (World Food Programme) arranged funding worth US$500,000 to buy food. (Thai MOFA,

Dec-3-04) • UNHCR donated 50,000 US dollars. (Thai MOFA, Dec-3-04) • IOM will send tents. (Thai MOFA, Dec-3-04)

• FAO will donate US$20,000 and provide assistance in the rehabilitation process. (Thai MOFA,

Dec-3-04) • WHO is in the process of coordinating with Thailand in relief efforts. (Thai MOFA, Dec-3-04)

• In Thailand, UNICEF is assessing both immediate and long-term needs in the affected areas,

which in addition to the tourist spots Phuket and Krabi also include fishing communities along other areas of the coast which were completely destroyed. UNICEF is focusing on providing water, sanitation facilities and food for those in the affected areas, especially children, as well as addressing the longer-term needs for education, psychological support and replacing lost livelihood of entire communities. (UNICEF, Dec-30-04)

• A Thai IRAEMOP (Immediate Response Account/ Emergency Operations) being arranged by

the World Food Program (WFP). (WFP, Dec-30-04)

• UNDP (UN Development Program) released an emergency grant of $100,000, while WFP has allocated $500,000 to purchase food for immediate distribution to the affected population. (UN News Services, Dec-30-04)

• UN agencies have pledged to contribute about 90 million baht (US$2.3 million) in aid to

Thailand.

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• A UNDAC team flew to Phuket today (December 29) to assist with relief. Team was accompanied by UN resident coordinator in Thailand, and representatives from UNICEF, the WFP and the WHO. They will conduct needs assessment and help the government in

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coordinating international aid. UNDAC team has set up a coordination center in Phuket, with two representatives there. One WHO representative is in Phuket, 3 WFP members are in Phang Na and Ranong, and 3 UNICEF members are in Krabi and Trang. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• UNDAC said yesterday (December 30) that the UN team will conduct assessments in 4

provinces – Rangong, Phang Nga, Trang and Krabi. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• UNDAC today (December 31) has deployed two field assessment teams and a report from the assessments will be included in a situation report due on January 1 (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• Bangkok has reportedly asked the UN to coordinate relief efforts and the international support.

International organizations

• The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) has conducted an assessment in Phuket and

Phang Nga provinces, and will forward their report to the UN team. Its report indicates that most needs have been met in Phuket, with water, clothes and food widely available in the province. Howver, Phang Nga water and sanitation systems are affected and more assessment is needed. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• ADRA (Adventist Development Relief Agency) is on the ground in Thailand responding to and

assessing the damage. In Phuket Province, Thailand, ADRA is working with a local hospital to distribute personal care packages and provide relief assistance to nearly 3,000 people. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

• ADRA has set up a crisis command center in Bangkok, Thailand to coordinate its network-wide

response and continuing assessment in Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India. Earlier this week, ADRA International committed $500,000 of private funds as part of the agency’s initial response. In Phuket Province, Thailand, ADRA distributed personal care packages benefiting nearly 3,000 people. (ADRA, Dec-30-04)

• The global alliance Action by Churches Together (ACT) International based in south and south

east Asia have mobilized humanitarian relief operations in Thailand. (ACT, Dec-29-04)

• CARE is assessing most affected areas in Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga and Ranong with a focus on assistance to migrant populations. (CARE, Dec-29-04)

• In one of the largest initial responses for emergency assistance in South and Southeast Asia,

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has committed at least $500,000 to provide shelter and immediate health care needs to affected countries. CRS and local partners immediately mobilized to the hardest hit areas of Thailand. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

• Project HOPE will be responding to the disaster in south Asia with appropriate medical

humanitarian assistance -- initially in Thailand, possibly in other affected countries, as need and resource and logistic questions are answered. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

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• The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) will begin an assessment in Phang Nga today (December 31) and will focus on infrastructure and livelihood damage in all 6 provinces, especially to fisheries communities. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• IFRC will donate 100,000 Swiss francs. (Thai MOFA, Dec-3-04)

• World Concern will provide emergency shelter, food, water and sanitation to victims in southern

Thailand. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

• Cash and emergency commodities are being sent by World Emergency Relief to Thailand. (Interaction, Dec-29-04)

• In Thailand, nine volunteers from Taiwan’s Tzu Chi Buddhist foundation left for Phuket Island

from Bangkok on Dec. 26 to assess needs. They will provide 2,000 body bags and 1,000 surgical gloves. (Tzu Chi Foundation, Dec-30-04)

• World Vision Thailand is distributing 2,000 survival kits to affected communities in Krabi, and is

assisting at least 20,000 people in Krabi and Ranong (World Vision, Dec-30-04).

• World Vision will coordinate communications and assessment with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), based in Thailand, as requested by the government (WFP) to share with UN agencies (WFP, Dec-30-04). World Vision has conducted assessments in Ranong and Phang Nga. (UNDAC, Dec-31-04)

• World Vision continues to distribute food and kitchen utensils and medicine to both Thai workers

and Myanmar migrant workers in the affected districts of Takua Pa, Taimuang, and Kuraburi districts in Phang Nga province. World Vision has also provided 570 sets of building materials to construct temporary housing. 36 water tanks and 90 latrines are planned. Relief efforts are continuing in Krabi, Phuket and Ranong. World Vision is also partnering with government agencies to distribute aid, NFIs and provide wat/san facilities. (World Vision, Dec-31-04)

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