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Released 16 September 2008
SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO CHICAGO-AREA
FLOODING
The Salvation Army continues to
assist thousands of first responders and survivors following weekend storms
that caused massive flooding in parts of Chicago, surrounding suburbs and
Indiana. Five mobile feeding
units (canteens) began moving into Des
Plaines,
Albany Park, Calumet
City,
Plainfield and
Hammond-Munster,
Ind., after rising flood waters began
forcing residents from their homes.
As of September 15, Salvation Army
volunteers have served 4,570 meals, given out 8,423 bottles of water and 2,041
snacks to emergency responders and flood-affected residents. “We are on
the scene in the most devastated areas to help those responding to this
disaster and families who have been displaced as a result,” said Lt. Colonel David Grindle, leader of the Chicago metropolitan Salvation Army. “We’re also supporting the City of Chicago by
providing meals to people seeking help at shelters in Albany Park.”
The Salvation Army, in coordination with
the City of Chicago Health Department, is handing out 9,000 clean-up
kits—containing a broom, cleaning solutions and brushes—to
flood-affected residents of the city, surrounding suburbs and
Indiana.
Salvation Army canteens will continue to provide 24-hour
assistance until affected areas no longer need help. “We are
running low on supplies and resources to help those affected by the
flooding,” continued Lt. Colonel David Grindle in an appeal for community
support through monetary donations and time.
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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