DALLAS (May 29, 2015) – Flooding in Dallas overnight has mostly affected people on area roadways as numerous vehicles became stranded in floodwaters. One apartment complex was affected, and residents are staying at a Red Cross shelter in a Dallas suburb. Few other homes are known to have been affected.
Jimmy Stanford, Emergency Services Manager for The Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command, has sent a team to inspect damage in a neighborhood reported to have been flooded. The team will also evaluate conditions at the intersection of I-30 and Loop 12 in Dallas where vehicles are reported to have been stranded.
Unfortunately, more rain is headed to Dallas overnight and conditions could worsen, especially if the water tops city levees, which could result in massive flooding of residential areas.
In the event of a major disaster requiring mass care, The Salvation Army could be providing services not only individually, but as part of the Mass Care Task Force, a four-agency collaborative that also includes the American Red Cross, VolunteerNow, and the North Texas Food Bank. The agencies operate together through an official Memorandum of Understanding for local disaster relief efforts.
The Mass Care Task Force was created in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina when more than 25,000 evacuees found shelter in the DFW Metroplex for several weeks. The agencies have been meeting together and conducting joint drills and tabletop training events to be ready if and when a disaster occurs that requires mass care.
Please support the ongoing disaster work of The Salvation Army and help Texans affected by recent floods by making a financial donation at http://tsatx.org/floodandtornadorelief by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by texting TXFLOODS to 51555 (message and data rates may apply). Text HELP for help. Text STOP to unsubscribe.
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About The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services:
“The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.” While every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the core of The Salvation Army's disaster program consists of several basic services. And while these services address many of the typical needs of a disaster survivor, Salvation Army disaster relief is also flexible. Our services are adapted to the specific needs of individuals and communities and scalable according to the magnitude of the disaster.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.