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Chattanooga Salvation Army Prepared For Severe Weather
Chattanooga, TN – The Salvation Army is on alert for possible severe weather today after a call from the National Weather Service. The Chattanooga Area Disaster Services Unit is prepared to assist those who may be affected by the storms. “We are hoping for the best, however, we are preparing for the worst,” said Area Commander Major Algerome Newsome.
In preparation for what many are predicting to be an active tornado season, the Chattanooga Salvation Army is holding disaster response training classes March 30 and 31, at The Salvation Army Citadel Corps, 1019 North Moore Road. Classes will give volunteers the tools necessary to serve on a Salvation Army disaster response team. All those interested in this free training may call 423-756-1023 or visit www.csarmy.org to register.
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.
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