Ogdensburg, NY EDS responds to North Country Fire
Michael R. Schwartz | michael.schwartz@use.salvationarmy.org | (315) 434-1367
Ogdensburg, NY - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Team based in Ogdensburg, NY responded to a multi alarm commercial fire in the City on Tuesday morning. The team provided canteen and hydration services to approximately 30 firefighters who were involved in fighting this fire, which destroyed a local auto garage.
“We are grateful to the Ogdensburg EDS Team for their continued service to the people of the North Country. Their selfless dedication to their community and service to those in need are inspirational to all of the members of our EDS Team across the Empire State Division.” said Michael R. Schwartz, Divisional Disaster Director for the Empire State Division of The Salvation Army.
For more information on The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services, please contact Michael Schwartz at (315) 434-1367 or michael.schwartz@use.salvationarmy.org
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