PRESS RELEASE
Oklahoma Salvation Army Continues Relief Efforts
February 12, 2009 – The Ardmore, Oklahoma Salvation Army continues to provide help and hope to those impacted by the devastating F4 tornado that hit yesterday evening. Ardmore is assisted by three additional mobile feeding units (canteens) from Enid, Oklahoma, Sherman, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas. Captain Ric Swartz from McAlester, Oklahoma has also arrived in Ardmore to assist with the Army’s disaster response.
During today, The Salvation Army served 619 meals, over 900 drinks, and approximately 500 snacks. For dinner this evening, The Salvation Army prepared 1,500 meals for the responders and survivors of Lone Grove. These meals were served by the Salvation Army, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, and the American Red Cross in a combined feeding effort. Over the course of the past 24 hours, The Salvation Army has prepared and served over 4,000 meals along with thousands of snacks, and hot and cold beverages.
As Salvation Army units and personnel that responded to this same line of storms impacting Oklahoma City, Edmond, and Perkins, Oklahoma return to their commands today, it is very apparent that the community of Lone Grove is devastated. There are eight confirmed deaths and the community is hurting. Emotional and spiritual care will be a very important part of our service as survivors return and salvage the few items that may remain as part of their home.
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.
