Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 8/20/2011
This daily newsletter provides an overview of the natural disasters that happened in the last 24 hours and response measures for ongoing disasters. GDACS currently covers earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions and floods. The color coding (red, orange, green) is related to the estimated humanitarian impact of the event.
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Disaster events in the last 24 hours
GDACS detected the following potential disasters. For up-to-date media coverage, latest maps and ReliefWeb content related to these disasters, please go to GDACS homepage.
Current tropical cyclones (source JRC and Pacific Disaster Center)
  | Automatic impact report (JRC)  GREG-11 in EastPacificPDC—19 Aug 2011  Tropical Cyclone GREG-11 of Saffir-Simpson Category 1 affected few people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and few people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, few people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge. | |
| Automatic impact report (JRC) EIGHT-11 in AtlanticPDC—19 Aug 2011  Tropical Storm EIGHT-11 affected 2.1 million people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and few people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, few people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge. | |
| Automatic impact report (JRC) FERNANDA-11 in EastPacificPDC—19 Aug 2011  Tropical Storm FERNANDA-11 affected few people with winds above 39mph (63 km/h) and few people with hurricane wind strengths (74mph or 119 km/h). In addition, few people are living in coastal areas below 5m and can therefore be affected by storm surge. |
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| Haiti - Tropical Storm Emily 4-Aug-2011 16:23 |
ReliefWeb Situation Reports
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| Humanitarian Bulletin (26 July-18 August 2011) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:23:17 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Haiti HIGHLIGHTS
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| Weekly Humanitarian Bulletin 18 August 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:48:27 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: South Sudan (Republic of) Highlights: ? People continued to be displaced into Unity State by the insecurity in Southern Kordofan, with approximately 4,000 persons reportedly having arrived since 15 August. ? Health authorities and partners are concerned about a doubling of malaria cases in the country, particularly in areas hosting high numbers of returnees and displaced people. ? A renewed outbreak of inter-communal fighting was reported in Uror County in Jonglei on 18 August, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Murle and Lou Nuer. |
| The Monthly Humanitarian Monitor, July 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:21:23 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: occupied Palestinian territory July Overview This month, forced displacement continues to be of increasing humanitarian concern, with news of the Israeli Civil Administration?s (ICA) intention to relocate some twenty Bedouin communities, placing over 2,300 people, primarily refugees, at risk. This is of particular concern because the affected communities, which had lived in the area for generations, are being moved to accommodate the expansion of the Ma?ale Adummim bloc of settlements. For the Bedouin communities, this has resulted in recurrent demolitions and ongoing demolition orders on homes, animal shelters and basic infrastructure, including schools. As a result, their natural growth has been hindered and their essential services neglected, as the surrounding settlements develop and expand, with plans for their future incorporation onto the ?Jerusalem? side of the Barrier. The site proposed for their relocation, Al Ezzariya, already accommodates over 300 Bedouins families who were relocated in the 1990?s to make way for the expansion of Ma?ale Adumim settlement. Under these circumstances,the forced displacement of protected persons is prohibited under International Humanitarian Law. Additionally, it is feared that the planned relocation will further endanger the Bedouin?s way of life, in a manner that is inconsistent with the provisions of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. |
| Protection of Civilians Weekly Report 10-16 August 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:45:18 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: occupied Palestinian territory Key issues Latest development18 August: Violence escalates in Gaza and southern Israel. On 18 August, a series of attacks along the Egypt-Israel border and in southern Israel claimed the lives of eight Israelis and left about 30 injured. At least seven of the attackers who had infiltrated into Israel from Egypt were killed. The Israeli Air Force launched a series of air strikes on 18 and 19 August on Gaza. These targeted a number of houses, a police station, a military base, tunnels under the Gaza-Egypt border and open areas, killing at least seven Palestinians, including reportedly members of the Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) and a 13 year-old child, and injuring at least 20 others. More than a dozen rockets were launched from Gaza towards southern Israel, injuring seven Israelis. Also, the Israeli authorities re-instituted restrictions on access to prayers on the third Friday of Ramadan (19 August), with only men above 50 allowed to cross the checkpoints around East Jerusalem and enter the Old City. Men below this age were not allowed to access the Old City even if they are holders of Jerusalem IDs. |
| Regional Response Plan for Iraqi Refugees 2011 Mid-Year Review Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:02:32 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Iraq, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic (the), United Arab Emirates (the)
The 2011 Regional Response Plan for Iraqi Refugees (RRP) provides a comprehensive and strategic framework for responding to the immediate needs of Iraqi refugees in twelve countries: Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It follows the principles of joint planning of the consolidated appeal process (CAP) and represents a strategic response to the situation of the Iraqi refugees in the region. It is coordinated by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in view of the particular nature of the operation and UNHCR?s refugee mandate. Participating agencies and partners have agreed to common objectives, to enhance coordination to avoid duplication of activities, and to ensure complementarity in responding to the needs of Iraqi refugees in the region. The RRP also looks to the future and focuses the efforts of the humanitarian community on paving the way for durable solutions for Iraqis displaced in the region. In the first six months of 2011, host countries across the region have continued to offer their hospitality and protection to Iraqi refugees. All countries have experienced new arrivals, and registrations in each country are continuing (including of Iraqis who had not approached UNHCR before), especially in the three countries hosting the largest numbers of Iraqi refugees ? Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. The humanitarian community continued to provide assistance and protection, and to focus on finding durable solutions. Working with host governments, donors, national frameworks and development agencies, solutions are sought to ensure continued protection and enhance self-reliance amongst refugee communities. The Iraqi refugees? situation is becoming increasingly protracted. The overall conditions have not significantly improved in the first six months of 2011, while the needs and vulnerabilities have heightened. With the situation in Iraq still precarious, the humanitarian community does not expect the number of refugees to decrease significantly in the second half of 2011. Indeed, the number of families that have approached humanitarian agencies for assistance to return to Iraq remains extremely low. The majority of refugees who do decide to return are doing so without taking advantage of UNHCR?s help, preferring to maintain a link in a country of asylum while assessing the conditions in Iraq. Refugees also continue to depart to resettlement countries, albeit by lower rates than initially anticipated. The civil unrest that has swept the Middle East in the first six months of 2011 has not significantly affected countries hosting majority of refugees from Iraq ? with the notable exception of Syria. In some cases this situation contributed to delays and disruption of the smooth implementation of projects, while the most evident consequence is a suspension of interviewing missions by several resettlement countries, which will delay the resettlement process. During the mid-year review process, agencies agreed that the strategic objectives and targets for 2011 remain valid. Progress towards achieving the country?s specific strategic objectives is presented in the tables in each country chapter. The total funding received for the RRP in the first five months of 2011 stands at 35% of the overall RRP requirements. While this percentage is low compared to overall needs, it represents an increase of 18% compared to the same period in 2010. This can be seen as recognition of efforts by humanitarian partners in presenting a strategic and coordinated response to address the needs of Iraqi refugees in the region. Nevertheless, despite this increase, the funding available is still far from what is needed to ensure proper implementation of activities as foreseen in the plan. While some projects are relatively well-funded, there is a plethora of organizations who have not received any funding, and as a result several agencies have had to adjust their requirements. |
| Horn of Africa Drought Crisis Situation Report No. 10 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:08:55 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya This report is produced by OCHA in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It was issued by OCHA Eastern Africa. It covers the period from 10 to 17 August. The next report will be issued on or around August 24. I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES ? The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU) in Somalia reports that, of the 2.8 million people in need of immediate life saving assistance in southern Somalia, an estimated 450,000 are famine-affected. ? Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos visited Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia from 11-15 August on a mission aiming to improve response to the regional drought crisis. ? Kenya?s Minister of State for Special Programmes convened a Task Force on the distribution, planning, coordination and monitoring of food distribution following reports of misappropriation of food aid. ? Responding to media reports regarding theft of food aid in Mogadishu, WFP said it condemned any such act and would rigorously investigate any allegations of theft of humanitarian food. WFP added that it was confident that the vast majority of humanitarian food was reaching starving people in Mogadishu and saving lives every day. ? Child death rates in refugee camps in Ethiopia have reached ?alarming? levels, according to UNHCR. |
UNOSAT Maps
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 Overview Map of Somali IDP Shelter Concentrations in Mogadishu, Somalia UNOSAT 19 Aug 2011 1:48:28 PM  This is a detailed overview map presenting a satellite-based identification and assessment of 188 IDP shelter concentrations within the urban extent of Mogadishu. Satellite imagery acquired on 30 March, 15 April and 28 July 2011 was used for this shelter assessment. This assessment provides a detailed count of spatially-distinct concentrations of IDP shelters within the city, an estimate of the total number of IDP shelter structures in the city by camp site as well as by district. This geoPDF map was designed for A0 large scale printing.Satellite Data: QB02 / WV02 Imagery Dates: 30 March,15 April, 28 July 2011 Resolution: 0.6 m/0.5 m Copyright: DigitalGlobe 2011 Source: European Space Imaging IDP Camp Data: UNITAR / UNOSAT Landcover: UNITAR / UNOSAT Road Data: Google Map Maker Admin Boundaries: OCHA Other Data: USGS, NGA Analysis: UNITAR / UNOSAT Coordinate System: UTM Zone 38N Datum: WGS 1984 Analysis conducted with ArcGIS v10 |
ReliefWeb Maps
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| Overview of Logistics Cluster Operations 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:38:13 +0000 Source: Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Country: World  |
| Flood Situation (as of 19 Aug 2011) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:04:53 +0000 Source: Government of Bangladesh Note: Map in 8 pages Country: Bangladesh  |
| Population Movement Tracking: Since 16 June 2011.... Updated 19/08/2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:57:32 +0000 Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Somalia  |
| PMT Mogadishu Dashboard - Updated 19/08/2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:55:13 +0000 Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Somalia  |
| Cholera Outbreak (as of 19 Aug 2011) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:42:51 +0000 Source: IFRC Country: Mali  |
| Population of concern to UNHCR - As of 08 August 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:39:50 +0000 Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan (Republic of), Sudan (the), Yemen  |
| Kenya - Somalia Border Overview Map Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:05:13 +0000 Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Somalia, Kenya  |
| UNHCR Presence in the East, Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes Region - As of August 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:01:14 +0000 Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Kenya, Angola, Burundi, Chad, Congo (the), Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Malawi, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan (Republic of), Sudan (the), Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania (the), Yemen, Zambia  |
| Halowen Somali Refugee Camp In Dolo Ado, Ethiopia (11 August 2011) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:05:09 +0000 Source: UN Institute for Training and Research, UNOSAT This assessment of the Halowed camp in Dolo Ado was based on a quantitative analysis for Somali refugees fleeing the drought and conflict in Somalia. A semi-automated shelter detection analysis was conducted using satellite imagery recorded on 11 August 2011. A total of approximately 215 tents and building structures were identified with a high degree of confidence within the camp site encompassing a current area of approximately 0.0274 meters squared. Approximately and additional 25 fixed buildings, likely allocated for camp infrastructure and staff, are observed in the camp. Country: Ethiopia, Somalia  |
| Darfur Crisis Rain Timeline - August 18, 2011 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:25:26 +0000 Source: Famine Early Warning System Network, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Agency for International Development Note: Map in 2 pages Country: Sudan (the), Chad  |
| Cluster Partners Presence - Who What Where (as of Aug 2011) Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:20:14 +0000 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Note: Map in 4 pages Country: Haiti  |
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