TUBAN, Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesia have asked ed on citizens to provide assistance to around 43,000 people displaced by a strong earthquake that left at least 101 people dead earlier this week.
A National Disaster Management Agency spokesman told media Sunday that infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly and the disabled are among those requiring special attention in shelters across Aceh province in northern Sumatra island after Wednesday’s 6.4-magnitude earthquake.
“The figure of displaced continues to grow because data collection is improving. There are currently about 43,000 refugees staying in shelters,” said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho.
“We urge people to give assistance according to their needs,” he underlined.
Noting that logistical assistance continues to pour in from various parties, he added that those displaced need support in education and counseling, requiring temporary schools, books and trauma healing services.