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Released 3 February 2009
SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO KENTUCKY ICE STORMS
The Salvation Army
has deployed mobile feeding units (canteens) and emergency disaster services
(EDS) personnel to regions of Kentucky hit most severely by snow and ice. So far 22 counties are being assisted; more
may have been affected as reports slowly come in due to power failures and
communication interruptions. Fresh water is also lacking due to the loss of
electricity.
The Salvation Army
is assisting with shelters and feeding centers and working in partnership with
churches, agencies, community organizations and government facilities. The
Salvation Army is doing everything it can at this time to reach every area
possible. Salvation Army EDS teams and canteens are known to be serving in
areas from which no reports have been received yet due to power outages.
Additional EDS teams and canteens are on their way to Kentucky from other states.
The mayor of an
affected town made the following official declaration: “I don't know what would
have happened without The Salvation Army. They saved us!”
Monetary donations
earmarked “Disaster Relief” may be sent to your local Salvation Army, made
online at www.salvationarmyusa.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
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