PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Brings Aid to
Midwesterners Affected by Flooding
January 10, 2008 –Midwesterners are still battling the effects of Monday’s bizarre January severe weather outbreak that included tornadoes, heavy rains and damaging straight-line winds. The Salvation Army continues to assist residents in Wisconsin, northern Illinois and Missouri who are assessing tornado damage while offering aid to communities affected by flooding from heavy rains coupled with melting snow.
Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams were deployed to Pontiac, Ill., after several inches of rain caused the Vermillion River to overflow its banks forcing many residents to evacuate their homes. In addition to meeting the needs of those whose homes have sustained water damage, Salvation Army EDS personnel and volunteers are part of a community sandbagging effort in the hopes of saving additional homes.
With roads and houses still under water in northern Indiana residents have been unable to return to their homes. A Salvation Army emergency disaster services vehicle (canteen) has been deployed to Tippecanoe County to bring comfort and aid to residents and emergency responders.
The Salvation Army serves in more than 100 countries and provides both immediate emergency assistance and long-term recovery help in the event of any disaster. Funds for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services come from corporate and private donations given specifically for disaster relief. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
