YARMOUTH PORT (Yosefardi) – IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare is working near Mt. Kelud in the Island of Java, and Mt. Sinabung in Sumatra, Indonesia to help companion animals, farm animals and wildlife displaced after volcanic eruptions forced the evacuation of nearby residents.
Mt. Kelud, a 5,679-feet-high volcano, erupted on February 13 forcing the immediate evacuation of nearby villages. According to news reports, up to 36 villages situated six miles from the crater are in danger and 200,000 people are being asked to leave.
Mt. Sinabung, standing at 8,071feet, has been active since the end of last year and on February 1, a violent blast tragically killed at least 16 people. The volcano continues to remain at the highest alert level and nearly 30,000 people from 33 villages are sheltered in 42 evacuation centers.
IFAW is working with local group COP (Centre for Orangutan Protection), to help evacuate and provide food for the impacted animals.
IFAW partner, The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org, are helping to secure funds to support IFAW’s disaster response work around the world.