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Pertamina Patra Niaga Delivers Energy and Care to Flores Residents

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Pertamina Patra Niaga provided humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia, following a 7.7 magnitude quake.
  • The aid included food, mineral water, biscuits, UHT milk, health supplies, portable toilets, and a generator.
  • The company emphasized its commitment to supporting affected communities during difficult times and ensuring energy availability.

Following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), Indonesia, on August 15, Pertamina Patra Niaga has mobilized to provide essential humanitarian aid to affected residents.

The company's "Pertamina Peduli" program swiftly delivered aid packages, addressing the immediate needs of those displaced and concerned by the disaster. The initial distribution on Saturday, August 15, reached approximately 422 beneficiaries, providing over 250 ready-to-eat meals, 100 boxes of mineral water, 20 boxes of biscuits, 15 boxes of bread, and 20 boxes of UHT milk.

Beyond immediate sustenance, Pertamina Patra Niaga also supplied crucial health and hygiene items, including paracetamol, diarrhea medication, vitamins, eucalyptus oil, diapers, sanitary pads, soap, and wet wipes. To further support the emergency response and daily life, the company donated three portable toilets and a 3,000-watt generator.

"Alhamdulillah, tonight we have received aid for the earthquake-affected community. On behalf of all affected residents, we thank Pertamina Patra Niaga for the assistance provided," said a representative of the affected community, expressing gratitude for the timely support. Kitty Andhora, VP of Corporate Communication at Pertamina Patra Niaga, reiterated the company's commitment, stating, "In times like these, the most important thing is how we can be present and help meet the needs of the affected community. The aid we prepare is not just about quantity, but how the aid can truly meet the community's needs on the ground."

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.