Indonesia: Jokowi declares Indonesia open to foreign aid for Sulawesi earthquake

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Indonesia has declared it will accept foreign aid following the deadly earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Central Sulawesi.

 

"Last night, President @jokowi authorized us to accept international help for urgent disaster-response [and] relief. I’m helping coordinate help from private sectors from around the world", said Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) head Thomas Lembong on his Twitter account @tomlembong at 8:37 a.m. Jakarta time, mentioning President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's account. 

 

"Pls message me at my social media accounts or email: [email protected]
#PaluTsunami #PALUDONGGALA," Thomas further said on Monday morning. 

Tom Lembong

 

Last night, President @jokowi authorized us to accept international help for urgent disaster-response & relief. I’m helping coordinate help from private sectors from around the world. Pls message me at my social media accounts or email: [email protected]#PaluTsunami #PALUDONGGALA

9:37 PM - Sep 30, 2018 · Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia

 

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Tom told the press the President was preparing a presidential instruction to accept foreign aid.

 

A number of countries have pledged to offer assistance. 

 

South Korea, for instance, has offered to disburse as much as US$1 million in humanitarian aid.

 

"The assistance is expected to ease the burden of the community following casualties and property losses," said the South Korean government in a press release on Sunday evening.

 

It is also considering deploying a search and rescue (SAR) team to the area. Nonetheless, the South Korean government would first consult with its relevant ministries and the Indonesian government, the press release added. 

Separately, the European Commission announced that it had released an initial 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million) in emergency humanitarian assistance.

 

In addition, the Commission would also deploy a humanitarian expert to the area to help coordinate relief efforts and had also activated its emergency Copernicus satellite mapping service, according to a press release also released on Sunday evening.

 

"The Commission's 24/7 Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) is closely monitoring developments and stands ready to channel further support as required," it said.

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

 

I pray for our brothers and sisters, who were killed in an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia, wish a speedy recovery to the wounded and offer my deepest condolences to the people of Indonesia.

Turkey is prepared to do everything in its power to help Indonesia heal its wounds.

8:40 AM - Sep 30, 2018

 

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also promised to help Indonesia on his Twitter account on Sunday evening, Jakarta time.  “Turkey is prepared to do everything in its power to help Indonesia heal its wounds,” he tweeted.

 

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake, followed by several deadly aftershocks, a tsunami and soil liquefaction, in Central Sulawesi has left at least 832 people dead, with 540 others injured as of Sunday, according to National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) data. A further 29 people have not yet been found. (evi)

 

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BREAKING: USAID is providing aid for  people affected by #Indonesia earthquake & tsunami. Our disaster experts are on the ground conducting assessments.

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/theOFDA/status/1046784593821671430

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Statement by USAID Spokesperson Clayton M. McCleskey on the Earthquake and Tsunami in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) expresses its condolences for the people affected by the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that struck Central Sulawesi in the Republic of Indonesia on September 28. This tragic natural disaster has claimed over 844 lives, and left over 48,000 displaced. The United States stands with the people of Indonesia in their hour of need, and USAID is providing immediate assistance to people displaced by the earthquake and tsunami.

USAID has a team of disaster experts on the ground in Indonesia who are conducting assessments of damage, identifying priority needs, and coordinating closely with local authorities, the Government of Indonesia, humanitarian partners, and faith-based organizations on response efforts. We will continue to monitor the situation closely in order to respond to needs on the ground, save lives, and help the people of Central Sulawesi recover.

 

https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/oct-1-2018-statement-usaid-spokesperson-mccleskey-earthquake-tsunami-sulawesi-indonesia

 

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Vice President Mike Pence

 

 

 

 

Our hearts & prayers go out to the people of Indonesia following the devastation from Friday’s earthquake & tsunami. The US has offered assistance & @USAID resources are on the ground to help w/ relief efforts. We continue to monitor the situation. The American people are w/ you.

 

 

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Thank you , As of 19 hours local time October 1st. 2018 within 109 affected sites Death Toll : 925, 799 severely injured, 5940 displaced, 99 missing, 152 still buried, 66,733 buildings destroyed. https://sc.mp/2DLtxdR