The Salvation Army in Indonesia begins earthquake response on Lombok
The Salvation Army in Indonesia begins earthquake response on Lombok
13 August 2018
The Salvation Army in Indonesia is providing medical assistance following earthquakes in the Lombok area.
The Salvation Army in Indonesia is providing medical and other assistance to people affected by a series of earthquakes that hit the island of Lombok.
The official death toll is reported as 259 people, but provincial officials and local media are reporting that the final number may be closer to 350.
According to the government, more than 1400 people have been injured and at least 156,000 displaced. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck on 29 July, followed by 7 and 5.9-magnitude quakes on 5 and 9 August.
An assessment team from The Salvation Army’s Indonesia Territorial Headquarters 
The team immediately distributed a small supply of rice, noodles, sugar and bottled water to the affected population, and The Salvation Army is now preparing a more substantial response.
Plans are being put in place to use medical teams from Salvation Army hospitals in Surabaya,
Initially, two medical teams will be deployed, each made up of two doctors and four nurses working in rotation. A disaster such as happened on Lombok often increases the risks of outbreaks of 
Specially trained staff within the team will also offer mental
In addition to medical support, The Salvation Army is also planning to distribute nutritional support to children, clothing and hygiene items, drinking water and family food parcels.
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