PRESS RELEASE
July 14, 2010 – A Salvation Army Disaster Services crew from Fargo, N.D. is en route to assist residents of storm-ravaged Lisbon, N.D. Strong winds caused destruction in the southeastern North Dakota city early this morning, leading to power outages and the evacuation of a local nursing home.
Four Salvation Army staff and volunteers are bringing a mobile service unit and a food trailer to provide meals and water to residents and relief workers as they begin cleaning the city. Salvation Army crews in the North Dakota cities of Bismarck and Jamestown are on standby.
For more information on the damage in Lisbon, click here.
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.
