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Released 28 January 2009
SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO OKLAHOMA/ARKANSAS ICE STORMS
Yesterday a state
of emergency was issued for all of Oklahoma’s
77 counties as the state and northern Arkansas were hit with severe ice storms with more on the way. It’s expected many
counties in Arkansas will soon
declare emergency status, reported Major Richard Watts, in charge of The
Salvation Army’s work in northwestern Arkansas.
Salvation Army
personnel are working with state emergency management officials and other
agencies to coordinate services and provide ongoing assistance to residents in
both Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Mobile feeding units (canteens) are providing relief as requests for services
are received. Many areas are projected to be without power for days, if not
weeks.
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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