| 13 November 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDING TO THOSE AFFECTED BY EASTERN COASTAL STORMS |
Over the past two days, parts of Virginia had anywhere from 8 to 13 inches of rain, and the Tidewater Area felt the effects of 70 to 75 mph wind gusts throughout last night. With the flooding that has already occurred there is still the potential of increased flooding with high tide tonight, and in the morning. 84,000 people in Virginia are reported without power.
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| 11 November 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO FLOODING VICTIMS IN EL SALVADOR |
With over 124 lives lost and 60 people still missing after last weeks flooding in El Salvador, The Salvation Army is providing emotional care and support, food packages, cleaning supplies and daily necessities to victims.
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| 9 November 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY READIES FOR IDA’S ARRIVAL |
ATLANTA, GA – The Salvation Army along the eastern coast of the Gulf of Mexico is ready for the possible arrival of hurricane, or tropical storm, Ida. The Salvation Army continues to partner with FEMA, local and state emergency management officials and local non-profits to ensure residents are protected.
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| 9 November 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY TEMPORARILY ON LOCK DOWN AFTER A DEADLY SHOOTING NEAR DOWNTOWN ORLANDO All employees are safe and accounted fo |
The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command was on temporary lock down this afternoon by the Orlando Police department after a shooting near downtown.
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| 6 November 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY PROVIDES PASTORAL CARE AT FORT HOOD |
The Salvation Army is responding this morning to an urgent request from the State of Texas to report to Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, site of the tragic shooting incident of Thursday afternoon, to provide pastoral care and counseling to first responders, family members and children affected by this horrific tragedy.
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| 30 October 2009 |
| Daughtry To Kick Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign During Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game |
Irving, TX (October 30, 2009) – Grammy-nominated rock band, Daughtry, will perform live at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Oakland Raiders in a nationally televised halftime show that will air on CBS television network on November 26, 2009 at 3:15 pm CST, Cowboys owner and manager Jerry Jones announced today.
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| 30 October 2009 |
| The Salvation Army Serving Storm Victims across Northwest Louisiana |
Jackson, Miss (Oct 30, 2009) – As residents of the northwest Louisiana continue cleaning up after Thursday’s storms moved through the metro Shreveport/ Bossier area, Salvation Army volunteers and staff are providing snacks and meals in hardest hit neighborhoods in the Haughton/Red Chutt area near Shreveport throughout the day on Friday.
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| 22 October 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF TEAM IN SUMATRA, INDONESIA, OFFERS MEDICAL HELP AND MORE |
The Salvation Army in Indonesia continues to provide emergency assistance and medical services to people affected by the earthquake in West Sumatra. Having focused attention and established a presence in the Pangang Pariaman sector, the Army is seeing an average of 200 patients each day in a makeshift medical tent, the only service available for miles. In addition, 1,000 tents, 2,000 blankets and 5,000 packets of milk powder were distributed in the first days of the crisis.
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| 15 October 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES BECOMES AID CENTER |
Since September 26, when Typhoon Ondoy (known in the global media as Ketsana) swept across The Philippines and impacted the lives of more than four million people, The Salvation Army has been working tirelessly. Its Central Philippines Divisional Headquarters in Quezon City was transformed into an aid centre and is stocked with sacks of rice, cans of sardines, boxes of noodles, piles of blankets and mats and bottles of medicine.
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| 6 October 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO SAMOAN EARTHQUAKE |
The Salvation Army is currently coordinating response efforts following Tuesday's major earthquake off the coast of the Samoan Islands. Communication and transport to the region remain extremely difficult, but response teams are already coordinating with government officials and others to provide support to tsunami survivors.
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| 2 October 2009 |
| TARGET DONATES $100,000 TO GEORGIA FLOOD RELIEF |
Target today announced its commitment to provide $100,000 in cash and product donations to support flood relief efforts in northwest Georgia. Target is working closely with local relief agencies, including The Salvation Army and the American Red Cross, as well as emergency responders, to offer assistance throughout the region.
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| 30 September 2009 |
| Salvation Army Expands To Seven Disaster Assistance Centers |
Beginning Wednesday, September 30th, The Salvation Army will expand its Disaster Assistance Centers operations to include six locations to distribute foodboxes, cleanup kits, and clothing assistance to victims in the following flood-affected areas.
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| 24 September 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY BEGINS SECOND PHASE OF GEORGIA FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS |
As part of its ongoing Georgia Flood Disaster Relief efforts, The Salvation Army will be distributing clean-up kits, toiletry kits, bottled water, and food boxes to victims of the recent Georgia Floods.
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| 22 September 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO GWINNETT COUNTY FLOOD EVACUEES |
At the request of local Emergency Management Agencies, The Salvation Army will continue its Gwinnett County Emergency Disaster Relief efforts through this evening and Tuesday Afternoon.
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| 14 September 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY SENDS HELP TO MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS |
(Eagle Pass-TX) The Salvation Army of Texas has been busy in Maverick County this morning responding to a countywide flood that swept in suddenly on September 10th. The Salvation Army Service Extension in Eagle Pass began assisting flood victims immediately as requests came pouring in for help with cleaning supplies and other household necessities.
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| 31 August 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO CALIFORNIA WILD FIRES |
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Salvation Army Envoy Carlos Souza and members of the Lancaster Corps and Community Center arrived at a Highland High School evacuation center in Palmdale to bring coffee and water to evacuees.
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| 24 August 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY RALLIES TO TEXAS TORNADO SITE IN BEAUMONT |
Yesterday, we were called to respond to a different kind of natural emergency in Beaumont, Texas” said Major James Taylor. “Hurricane season may be in full swing, but we are also ready and prepared locally to meet the needs of other storms and emergencies like this one, year round” he finished.
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| 17 August 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY IN TAIWAN RESPONDS TO TYPHOON MORAKOT |
Taiwan experienced its worst flooding in decades after the typhoon washed out roads, snapped bridges and sent dwellings crashing into rivers. Current estimates indicate that more than 500 people lost their lives.
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| 7 August 2009 |
| GENERAL CLIFTON MEETS THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS |
General Shaw Clifton attended the United Nations in New York, USA, for a meeting with Mr Ban, Ki-moon, the Secretary-General. The General was accompanied by Commissioner Helen Clifton (World President of Women's Ministries), Commissioner Christine MacMillan (Director, International Social Justice Commission), Lieut-Colonel Geanette Seymour (Deputy Director, ISJC) and Major Richard Gaudion (Private Secretary to the General).
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| 4 August 2009 |
| Hundreds turn out for The Salvation Army’s Community Cool Off today |
Several blocks down the street at 7:00 a.m. this morning dozens of vehicles were already lined up at The Salvation Army’s Irvington Corp Boys & Girls Clubs Community Center located at 4516 Irvington Blvd. in Houston’s near north side.
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| 27 July 2009 |
| LOCAL SALVATION ARMY KETTLES AND BELLRINGERS MAKE FIRST-EVER SUMMER APPEARANCE |
This Summer season, Salvation Army locations in cities across the country have deployed their familiar red kettles in an attempt to balance a rising demand for emergency social services and a plateauing number of charitable donations from individual donors.
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| 10 July 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY IN PAKISTAN PROVIDES ACCOMMODATION AND ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED PEOPLE |
The Salvation Army in Pakistan is providing vital assistance to families forced from their homes by fighting. Many villages in Pakistan's western border areas have been hit by violence as separatists and pro-Taliban militants fight government forces.
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| 2 July 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY WRAPS UP RELIEF EFFORTS AT ATLANTA GARAGE COLLAPSE |
SALVATION ARMY WRAPS UP RELIEF EFFORTS AT ATLANTA GARAGE COLLAPSE
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| 30 June 2009 |
| Salvation Army Ends Second Day of Service at Garage Collapse |
As The Salvation Army Atlanta Disaster Team rested its second day of efforts to feed and hydrate the more than 100 Firefighters laboring to shore up the partially collapsed ...
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| 29 June 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE DURING DEADLY COMMUTER TRAIN CRASH |
— The National Capital Area Command Disaster Response Team was on high alert since the evening of Monday, June 22nd until approximately 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning in response to a deadly commuter train accident in the District of Columbia.
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| 23 June 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO DEADLY COMMUTER TRAIN CRASH |
Atlanta, GA Salvation Army officers, employees and volunteers were soon on the scene of the two train crash that occurred in the Washington D.C. Metrorail system, Monday afternoon.
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| 10 June 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY ASSISTS FAMILIES OF CONAGRA FOOD PLANT |
The Salvation Army of Wake County worked into the night responding to the ConAgra Foods plant explosion.
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| 1 June 2009 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY STANDS READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON |
Atlanta, GAࠖ With today being the official start of hurricane season, The Salvation Army is preparing for an active season. Dr. Bill GreṒs April 2009 hurricane forecast calls for 12 tropical storms, 6 of which will become hurricanes with 2 becoming major hurricanes. However, even if the season is relatively quiet, just one strong storm could pose a serious threat and cause catastrophic damage if it makes landfall in a populated area.
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| 29 May 2009 |
| SALVATION ARMY HELPS KEEP HEADS ABOVE WATER |
Following recent heavy rains that prompted flash flood conditions in some western North Carolina counties, Salvation Army personnel in Statesville, North Carolina (service area includes Iredell, Wilkes and Ashe Counties) are providing assistance to families evacuated from a local community in Wilkes County.
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| 29 May 2009 |
| The Salvation Army Continues Ongoing Disaster Relief Efforts |
The Salvation Army of Volusia/ Flagler counties dispatched the mobile kitchen unit (canteen) for the sixth day in row on Tuesday, in response to last week’s flooding.
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