PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Brings Aid in Response to Iowa Flooding
June 13, 2008 –Across Iowa Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are bringing aid to emergency responders and residents dealing with historical flooding including Cedar Rapids where the Cedar River has overtaken 400 city blocks.
According to Amy Grunewaldt, incident commander for The Salvation Army’s relief efforts in Cedar Rapids, the organization is coordinating and providing all meals and hydration in Cedar Rapids as well as Palo, a small town that has been completely evacuated. EDS volunteers and personnel have served 11,168 drinks and 5,370 meals to approximately 6,100 residents, emergency responders and volunteers.
In Iowa City The Salvation Army served 1,078 meals in one day and brought comfort and hope to 2,438 individuals. The Salvation Army is bringing aid in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area as well serving 1,348 meals and 1,100 snacks so far. Salvation Army EDS teams also are responding in Elkader, Bonaparte and Burlington, Iowa, and Henderson and Sangamon counties in Illinois.
The Salvation Army is asking the public to help. To donate, please click the button below or mail a check to 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113.
