EU mobilises further support to Indonesia

EU mobilises further support to Indonesia

Following Indonesia's request to activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, further assistance has now been offered by Germany, France, Spain and the U.K. in addition to that already offered by Belgium and Denmark. 

The European Commission's Emergency Response Coordination Centre is coordinating the offers of assistance to the areas affected by the deadly earthquake and tsunami that hit Central Sulawesi. "I commend the generosity and solidarity of our Member States. The European Union was swift in helping our friends in Indonesia during this moment of need. Our support will provide crucial assistance to the people affected on the ground," said Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides.

Support offered via the Mechanism includes water purification equipment, emergency shelters, generators and other essential supplies.

Copernicus, the European Commission's emergency satellite mapping services, has produced 10 maps of the areas near the earthquake's epicentre.

Additionally, the European Commission and several EU Member States have collectively pledged an amount of approximately €8 million in humanitarian assistance to Indonesia for this disaster.

(For more information: Carlos Martin Ruiz De Gordejuela – Tel.: +32 229 65322 ; Daniel Puglisi –  Tel.: +32 229 69140)