On 16 October 2021, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Karangasem and Bangli districts, Bali, Indonesia, two areas that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The earthquake triggered landslides in several locations in the district, damaging houses and temples. At least three people were killed according to Indonesia’s Search and Rescue Agency. As of 17 October, the Disaster Risk Reduction Forum reported the following damage data:
259 severely damaged houses 366 moderately damaged houses 101 damaged temples
THE SOLUTION Kopernik is providing shelter kits, hygiene kits and emergency food supplies to the affected locations in Karangasem and Bangli. The kits comprise of the following:
Tarps (A5) : 100 pieces Rope for tarps (6mm, 20 m/pack) : 100 pieces Towels : 200 pieces Sarongs : 200 pieces Blankets : 200 pieces Buckets : 200 pieces Water scoops : 200 pieces Toothbrushes : 200 pieces Menstrual hygiene kits : 200 pieces Emergency Food packages : 100 packages
THE EXPECTED IMPACT This response is expected to reach more than 500 people from 100 households in Karangasem and Bangli who have been heavily impacted by the earthquake.
https://kopernik.info/en/donate/bali-earthquake-emergency-response
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