Rescuers move a body found after the earthquakes and tsunami
in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi province was hit by 6.1-magnitude and
7.5-magnitude quakes and a subsequent tsunami on September 28, which left over
2,070 dead and around 5,000 others missing.
Director of Operations of the AHA Centre Arnel Capili said the centre has
established two working groups, one in Jakarta and one in Palu city.
The Palu group has worked with the Indonesian government and local authorities
to launch humanitarian activities and provide checkups for patients as well as
examine their living conditions, in a bid to overcome consequences of the disasters.
He also stressed that the AHA Centre focuses mainly on coordinating
humanitarian aid from countries, regional and international organisations to
support victims of the quakes and tsunami.
The centre was tasked with connecting countries and organisations which offer
aid to Indonesia with its government. Once the assistance is accepted, the
centre will distribute necessities, devices and budget for Indonesia.
The centre also works closely with national disaster management agencies of all
10 ASEAN members in monitoring and sharing information about hazards and
disasters in the region.
Additionally, it closely monitors the hazards and earth observations well as
early warning releases by hydro-meteorological and geological agencies of ASEAN
countries to build a disaster-resilient region.
It serves as a bridge linking scientists and disaster management agencies of
respectively countries, while seeking solutions to mitigate losses caused by
natural disasters.
Source: VNA
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