JAKARTA, 31 May, 2006 - On the
morning of May 27, a densely populated area near Yogyakarta on the Island
of Java, Indonesia, was devastated by an earthquake measuring 5.9 on
the Richter scale. As of yesterday, Indonesia’s Social affairs
Ministry said the death toll had risen to 5846. More than 130,000
people have been left homeless.
Thousands of residences and commercial buildings were destroyed and
transportation networks disabled. Communications in and
around the regions of Yogyakarta and Bantul were also affected.
To support the relief efforts, Motorola, Inc (NYSE:MOT) has donated two -way portable
radios, phones and networking equipment to assist with the critical
communications required in the affected areas. Motorola is closely
monitoring the situation and communicating with the international and
local rescue teams to provide technical and related assistance.
In addition, Motorola Indonesia employees have launched a collection
for food, clothing, shoes and monetary donations for earthquake victims.
“The magnitude of damage caused by the quake is devastating and we are deeply concerned for the
thousands of people affected by the disaster. Motorola has activated its
local resources and extended immediate support in deploying our
communications devices to various first responders in their relief and rescue
operations,” said Robert van Tilburg, Motorola's Country Manager
in Indonesia.
Source: Motorola press release
