On the May 27 earthquake that hit Yogyakarta Indonesia. The 6.2 scale quake scale has reportedly killed as many as 4,600 people in the region.

Direct Relief International today committed an initial $100,000 in cash and $500,000 in medical material to assist victims of the devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia on May 27.

“This is an initial cash commitment from our existing resources to respond to the severe medical needs of the people who have been injured and displaced,” said Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe.

“We are committing these funds regardless of how much money we may receive,” said Tighe. “If we receive more, we will increase our commitment.”

Direct Relief has been coordinating with colleague U.S.-based international groups with staff members in Indonesia, with partner companies, and with the National Chairman of Muhammadiyah, Indonesia’s largest civic organization whose hospital in the quake affected area is already overwhelmed with victims.

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