The Ministry of Social Affairs distributed assistance to RP. 202 million for the victims of the Posto earthquake

Jakarta – The Ministry of Social Affairs (Ministry of Social Affairs) has distributed logistical assistance to earthquake victims who shook Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi. The help was sent directly from the Nipotowe Palu Sentra Warehouse and Central Sulawesi Province Social Service Warehouse. “When dealing with the earthquake disaster in Poso, we did an assessment and data collection of the needs of the residents concerned and distributed logistical assistance,” Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf or Gus Ipul explained Monday (18/8/2025). The Ministry of Social Affairs and Tagana Poso also erected a family tent of the family on the Posto Local Hospitalblad as a temporary evacuation site for inpatients. Browse to continue with content “help spread in the form of mattresses, blankets, tents, fast food, including food and needs for children. The help is prioritized to ensure that the needs of the victims are met,” says Gus Ipul. The total assistance sent from the Palu Nipotowe Sentra warehouse is RP. 202,199,210, including 150 sheets of mattresses, 100 blankets, 100 children’s clothing packages, 200 pieces of rolling tents and 3 multipurpose tents. In addition, the Ministry of Social Affairs also distributed logistical assistance from the Central Sulawesi Province Social Service Warehouse in the form of 20 mattresses, 24 children’s clothing packages, 20 family set packages, 48 children’s food packages, 230 instant chances, 24 sheets based on the report of the metorological, climatology and intestinal agency (BMKG). Earthquake with a department of 10 (a mixed earth issue) miles took place in the Poso Sea Area on Sunday (17/8) at 05.38. This shock caused concern about the tsunami, but there was no further warning of BMKG. The shock that lasted a few seconds damaged a number of amenities, such as houses of worship/churches in Towu Village, school buildings in Tangkura and Towu villages, as well as residents’ homes. Data temporarily recorded 184 heads of family or 433 people, scattered in the towns of Masani, Tiwaa, Towu, Bega, Lape, Tokorondo, Kilo, Maranda, Tangkura and Patiwunga. One person allegedly died, while 14 other injuries sustained. The injured were evacuated to the Posto Regional Hospital and Tokorondo Health Center. Currently, some residents whose homes have been damaged to evacuate to their respective family members’ homes. Residents are also advised to remain calm and be aware of the potential for aftershocks. (PRF/EGA)