"We have information from the NTB Governor that the earthquake victims had three important needs, namely clean water, MCK (bathing, washing, and toilet facilities), and tents," Marshal Tjahjanto stated, while reviewing the quake victims at the emergency command post in North Lombok District, NTB, on Wednesday.
The TNI commander asked the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) to immediately send in hundreds of tents, which had been made available in Lombok and Halim Perdanakusuma Airbase in Jakarta.
Tjahjanto remarked in written statement that for clean water, the military would build and repair water installations damaged by the earthquake, which struck on Sunday evening (Aug 5). It will also provide clean water supply.
"I have also conveyed to the National Police Chief that clean water tanks will be distributed to six quake-affected subdistricts," the TNI commander, who was accompanied by National Police Chief General Tito Karnavian, revealed.
The military personnel will also build MCKs, which are badly needed by the local residents. "We will build them where residents need them," he added.
"Currently, there is a floating hospital, KRI Soeharso-990 Warship, and other public hospitals which are ready to assist victims who are injured by the earthquake. We have prepared all equipment to support health services for affected communities," he explained.
In principle, the TNI Commander further revealed that they would follow up on the needs of the disaster-affected communities, including those areas that are difficult to reach.
"We will evacuate victims using helicopter and will use KRI Soeharso if necessary," he pointed out.
Reporting by Syaiful Hakim
Editing by Andi Abdussalan, Yoseph Haryadi
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