Earthquake affects thousands in Indonesia
PHOTO: REUTERS/Widodo Djatmiko (courtesy www.alertnet.org)
Following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake in southern Indonesia on Wednesday, Plan is coordinating with the National Disaster Management Agency and other NGOs to meet the needs of thousands of people forced to leave their homes.
On Wednesday afternoon, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit southern Indonesia causing building collapses and a devastating landslide. According to the National Disaster Management Board, 57 people were killed, 167 injured and 5,368 displaced. Around 9,000 houses and 300 schools have been damaged. The most affected districts are Tasikmalaya, Garut and Cianjur.
Immediate needs for the displaced people include potable water, food, tarpaulins or tents, blankets, mats and medicine.
Plan is specifically working with local organizations in the Garut and Cianjur districts to provide:
- Over 2,000 blankets for children and adults
- 800 tarpaulins
- 800 plastic mats
Plan is also assessing the longer-term needs of children affected by the earthquake and will focus on providing educational and psychosocial support over the next few months as families and communities work to rebuild. 
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