The latest news 2018, with First Lady Iriana, President Joko
Widodo went to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara to see first hand the conditions
earthquake victims. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake occurred on Sunday,
29 July 2018 at 05.47 WIB. Even until Monday morning, there was still an earthquake
continuation. Of course it makes the Lombok people worried.
During his visit, the President wanted to be sure
that the handling of earthquake impacts can be completed quickly and effectively.
Among them such as distribution of health service assistance, availability
basic and logistical needs for refugees, emergency education services to
home renovation due to earthquake.
President Jokowi also met with earthquake victims
and give books directly. Jokowi's presence to Lombok, of course you can
strengthen the hearts of the people of Lombok who are affected by the disaster. Especially until
Monday morning, the earthquake occurred almost every hour at least 200 times.
As a result of this earthquake, about 400 climbers were trapped on Mount Rinjani.
BNPB (National Disaster Management Agency)
explained to the President that according to preliminary data BPBD NTB had been recorded
14 people died, 162 people were injured and thousands of homes suffered
damage. BPBD and several instances have channeled various assistance
to refugees. Starting from food, mineral water, side dishes, refugee tents
and others.
Various equipment and logistics continued
channeled and trying to provide the best care for earthquake victims. Besides
Ms. Iriana, Jokowi was also accompanied by Basuki Hadimuljono, Minister of Works
General and People's Housing. Then, there is also Moeldoko, the Presidential Chief of Staff
and NTB Governor Muhammad Zainul Majdi.
The group arrived at 07.30 at the SPN Helipad
(State Police School) NTB Regional Police, East Lombok Regency. Before entering
a vehicle headed for the refuge site in Madayin Square, Madayin Village,
Sambelia, Jokowo first listened to the report of Willem Rampangilei, Chief
BNPB. The Head of BNPB explained about the handling of the earthquake's impact.
Most victims experience trauma and more
choose to live in a refuge location rather than return home. Until then
this, the government around to conduct a review and provide assistance
needed. TNI personnel have also been mobilized to identify them
mountaineer Rinjani. Thus the latest news today which the admin can convey. :)