The Salvation Army of North and South Carolina Monitoring Conditions as Response Begins
Shelley Henderson | shelley.henderson@uss.salvationarmy.org | (704) 621-6106
Charlotte, North Carolina (October 3, 2015) – As rain continues to fall in the Carolinas, The Salvation Army is monitoring weather conditions from the Emergency Operations Centers in North and South Carolina. All Salvation Army units in the division are on standby and are continuing to assess the needs in their local communities.
“With continued heavy rain forecast for the Carolinas, The Salvation Army is ready to support the needs of those impacted by the storms,” said Major Tom Louden, General Secretary of The Salvation Army of North and South Carolina. “It is a privilege to show the love of Christ by serving those who need us most.”
On Friday evening Salvation Army response efforts began in several communities in South Carolina.
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Anderson, SC - The Stringer Emergency Lodge is open and operating as normal, however there are spaces for people as needed resulting from this flooding event.
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Columbia, SC - In collaboration with other local organizations and agencies, Salvation Army personnel is providing mass feeding and hydration support to an Inclement Weather Center shelter in Columbia through Sunday.
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Orangeburg, SC -Salvation Army personnel will provide support with mass feeding and hydration to the Orangeburg County emergency operations center through Sunday evening.
- Greenville, SC – The Salvation Army of Greenville, SC has opened an additional 35 beds for people who are homeless or are in low-lying areas.
For the latest emergency disaster services news from The Salvation Army, follow the social feed on Twitter at @salarmyeds or visit www.disaster.salvationarmy.
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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.
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.