In the early morning of February 29, 2012 there were several reports of strong winds and confirmed tornado touchdowns. According to the Weather Channel, “Seven states across the nation’s Heartland were victimized by tornadoes that rushed through towns like Harrisburg, Ill., Branson, Mo. and Harveyville, Kansas, leaving millions of dollars […]
Response to Missouri and Illinois Tornadoes
St. Louis, Missouri ? Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams have mobilized and are responding to areas impacted by the severe weather and tornadoes that ripped through Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois on Wednesday morning. “Our Emergency Disaster canteens are now or will be soon in the hardest hit communities […]
Salvation Army In Ukraine Offers Life-Saving Assistance As Temperatures Plummet
As severe cold weather spreads across much of Europe, one of the worst-affected countries is Ukraine, where temperatures have dropped as low as -36 degrees Celsius (32 below zero Farenheit). More than 120 people are known to have lost their lives because of freezing conditions which the government has now […]
Rapid Response For Alabama Tornadoes
Chattanooga, TN – The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Division has deployed three mobile kitchen units and two rapid response vehicles (catering trucks) to the tornado-torn areas of Alabama this morning. These communities include: Maplesville, Centerpoint and the Birmingham Area. More units are on stand-by and may be […]