Douglas, GA (October 1, 2024) – Days after hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall, reports continue to pour in of survivors emerging from decimated homes and flooded communities, resilient, and seeking assistance.
The Salvation Army Southern Territory has responded in force, with operations active in Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Florida, and more still to come. However, with such extensive need, The South turned to their counterparts in the Eastern Territory for additional support.
Without delay, once approved by their local Salvation Army leadership, two volunteers from Philadelphia joined the relief efforts. Chris and Mark, boasting a combined 23 years of disaster response experience, wasted no time in preparing their box truck for deployment. Their goal, to move critically needed resources across The Southern Territory, from one impacted area to the next. As part of this mission, they were tasked with delivering shelf-stable meal boxes to Alma, Georgia, where a joint effort between The Salvation Army and Southern Baptists will hand them out to survivors in Douglas and the surrounding communities.
To accomplish their task, Chris and Mark drove directly from Philadelphia, to Tampa, and then made their way to Alma, Georgia. At minimum a twenty one hour drive, just to ensure the needs of survivors hundreds of miles away are met.
Chris stated that in disaster services, his motto is always, “where next, what other way can I serve?” No matter the distance, no matter the need, Salvation Army volunteers, employees, and officers are ready and willing to deploy. Hope is on the way.
The Southern Territory is grateful to the East for their unwavering support during Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
If you would like assist with the response to Hurricane Helene, consider making a financial donation at helenehelp.org or by volunteering with your local Salvation Army unit. When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation.
