Indonesia, Ruang Volcano Activity in Sitaro (North Sulawesi)

Increased Eruption Activity of Mount Ruang in Kab. Sitaro, Prov. Sulawesi
North
➢ UPDATE: Friday, April 19 2024 Pkl. 05:40 WIB
➢ Chronology:
● Based on the visual and instrumental monitoring results that show
there has been an increase in volcanic activity on Mt. Ruang then level
activity of Mt. Ruang was raised from Level II (Alert) to Level III
(Standby) starting April 16 2024 Pkl. 16:00 WITA
● Based on the visual and instrumental monitoring results that show
there has been an increase in volcanic activity on Mt. Space, then level
activity of Mt. Ruang was raised from Level III (SIAGA) to Level IV
(WARNING) starting April 17 2024 at 21.00 WITA
➢ Location:
Kab. Sitaro
● Kec. Tagulandang
- Ds. Pumpente
- Ds. Patologi
- Ds. Laingpatehi
- Kel. Bahoi
- Kel. Balehumara
- Ds. Mahangiang
- Ds. Tulusan
- Ds. Barangka Pehe
- Ds. Apengsala
- Ds. Lesah Rende
- Ds. Pahiama
- Ds. Boto
- Ds. Lesah
● Kec. Tagulandang Utara
- Ds. Lumbo
Kab. Minahasa Utara
● Kec. Likupang Barat
● Kec. Wori
● Kec. Likupang Timur
● Kec. Likupang Selatan

➢ Casualties:
Regency. Sitaro
272 families / 838 people were affected / displaced with the following details;
Etc. Laingpatehi 166 families (506 people)
• Adults: 337 people
• Elderly: 76 people
• Toddlers: 30 people
• Children: 57 people
• Disabilities: 6 people
• Etc. Pumpente 106 KK (332 People)
• Adults: 222 people
• Elderly: 37 people
• Toddlers: 24 people
• Pregnant Women: 1 Person
• Children: 45 people
• Disabilities: 3 people
±6,045 people affected / displaced in Kel. Bahoi and Kel. Balehumara (still
Data Collection)
Regency. North Minahasa
• There were 4 sub-districts affected by volcanic ash on Thursday, 18
April 2024 Pkl. 11:00 WITA (Still collecting data)
➢ Material Losses:
● Houses, public facilities & social facilities are still being collected
● The distribution of volcanic ash is widespread in 4 sub-districts in Kab. North Minahasa
➢ Effort:
● BPBD Kab. Sitaro coordinated with the Provincial BPBD. North Sulawesi uses
carry out monitoring and treatment that will be provided
● BPBD Kab. Sitaro carried out a rapid assessment, evacuation and preparation of facilities
evacuation in Kec. Tagulandang
● The people in Ds. Pathology & Etc. Pumpente is ready to be evacuated
to District. Tagulandang by boat by BPBD Kab. Sitaro
as well as related SKPD
● Preparation of Alut for the evacuation of 2 ferry boats (KMP. Lokong Banua &
KMP. Lohoraung) plus the residents' ferry boats
● The local BPBD provided assistance in the form of 123 mats, 120 pcs
blankets and 400 sheet masks
● BASARNAS has mobilized KN Bima Sena to assist with the evacuation
residents affected by the eruption of Mt. Room
● Basarnas team carries out logistics distribution to Kec. Tagulandang
● PVMBG appeals to the public to comply with radius 6
KM from the crater of Mt. The room must be sterile, because subsequent eruptions are possible
happens from time to time
Regency. North Minahasa
● BPBD Kab. North Minahasa gives an appeal to the community
who are affected
➢ BNPB assistance
To District Sitaro Islands:
• 5 sets of Refugee Tent
• 100 Unit Family Tent
• Light tower: 4 units
• Generator: 4 Units
• Groceries: 300 Packages
• Ready to eat food: 300 Packages
• Hygiene kit: 300 packages
• Mattress: 300 sheets
• Blanket: 300 sheets
• Folding mattress: 150 sheets
• Masks: 300 boxes
• Velbed: 50 Units
• Portable voilet: 10 packages
• Refugee survival kit: 300 packages
➢ Status:
● Based on the Decree of the Regent of the Siau Islands Tagulandang Biaro (Sitaro) No.
100/2024 which determines the Ruang Volcano Emergency Response Status
for 14 days starting from 16 to 29 April 2024
➢ Elements involved:
● TNI - POLRI
● BPBD Kab. Sitaro
● Provincial BPBD. North Sulawesi
● Basarnas Team
● PMI
● Satpol PP
● Health Department
● Transportation Department
● Local District / Village Government (Tagulandang Island)
➢ Urgent Needs:
● Mask
● Mattress
● Blanket
● Mat
➢ Others:
Refugee points & public kitchens are located at;
✔ GMIST Nazareth Bahoi Church
✔ Bahoi Job Training Center
✔ Tagulandang Sports Hall
✔ General Meeting Hall (BPU) District. Tagulandang (public kitchen)
✔ SMP N 1 Tagulandang School
● BASARNAS Manado arrived in Tagulandang this morning, Wednesday 17 April 2024
with KM. BIMASENA with a personnel strength of 20 (ABK 15, Rescuer 5)
● Alternatives related to the expansion of the impact of the eruption will be used
houses of worship in the South Tagulandang & Tagulandang areas
North
● For the readiness of personnel in the field, namely the local BPBD, Kec.
Tagulandang, Village & Subdistrict officials, SatPol PP & DamKar &
Health Department. Total ±30 personnel & will be expanded according to situations and conditions
➢ Current Conditions:
Friday, April 19 2024, Pkl. 05:40 WIB
● Sam Ratulangi Airport closure extended (Friday, April 19 2024,
Street vendors 06:00 - 18:00 WITA) because the volcanic ash plume is still active
● Smoke plumes are still visible high
● Tagulandang Port is currently open only for mobilization
evacuation and distribution of aid to affected communities
● Electricity & communication networks in Kp. Laing Patehi (Space Island) was completely destroyed
● Communication network in Ds. Lumbo has difficulty getting a signal
● Main Command Post has been established in Ds. Apengsala which is within a radius of ±15 KM
from the foot of Mt. Ruang.
Stone rain is still happening in Tagulandang Induk, which is directly opposite
directly with Mount Ruang.
Source: Provincial Pusdalops. North Sulawesi Mr. Lucky Mandagi & BPBD Kab. Sitaro Mr. Didi
& Head of Finance Subdivision BPBD Kab. Sitaro Mr. Wensi


OVERVIEW: Following recent activity of Ruang volcano since Tuesday, 16 April at 1600 HRS UTC+7, PVMBG elevated the status of Mount Ruang Alert Level II to Alert Level III. As of Wednesday, 17 April 0315 HRS UTC+7, Mount Ruang erupted again at 0130 HRS UTC+7 and several location experienced volcanic ash rain. Communication network also experienced disrupted in Laingpatehi Island.