Disaster

Learn more about how The Salvation Army supports disaster survivors with a variety of stories and articles.

Impact Stories

May 15, 2025

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

Volunteer trainings help prepare locals for increasing disaster response needs

byHaley Osness

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster

Spirituality

May 12, 2025

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster

Scripture regularly recounts ordinary people encountering the greatest hardship

byEmily Anderson

After the disaster: A year after San Diego floods

Impact Stories

April 29, 2025

After the disaster: A year after San Diego floods

Over one year after San Diego’s floods, The Salvation Army continues

byHaley Osness

Another tool in The Salvation Army's disaster response? Ham radio

Impact Stories

April 1, 2025

Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

A dedicated ham radio room at The Salvation Army Petaluma (California) Corps

byKelly Dawson

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

Impact Stories

March 25, 2025

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

While on the path to recovery, men from The Salvation Army Santa Monica ARC

byHaley Osness

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

Impact Stories

February 5, 2025

Salvation Army brings support and aid to Pasadena Wildfire Resource Hub

The Salvation Army joins a multi-agency Wildfire Resource Hub in Pasadena to

byHaley Osness

217 A Practical Guide to Family Emergency Planning

Podcast

February 3, 2025

217: A practical guide to family emergency planning

In recent episodes, we’ve explored the impact of the Los Angeles

Territorial Director of Volunteer Engagement aims to keep opportunities 'relevant'

Impact Stories

January 28, 2025

Q&A: Territorial Director of Volunteer Engagement aims to keep opportunities ‘relevant’

It’s simple: The Salvation Army couldn’t meet the millions of human needs it

byHillary Jackson

Recognizing Collective Trauma after Disaster with Dr. David Eisenman

Podcast

January 27, 2025

216: Recognizing collective trauma after disaster with Dr. David Eisenman

In our recent episodes, we’ve explored what it means to lose home—from the

215: Helping Others While Also Experiencing Uncertainty with Captains Nick and Becky Helms

Podcast

January 20, 2025

215: Helping others while also experiencing uncertainty with Captains Nick and Becky Helms

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Salvation Army spreads hope to survivors of Southern California wildfires

Impact Stories

January 14, 2025

Salvation Army spreads hope to survivors of Southern California wildfires

As The Salvation Army’s Emergency/Disaster Services vehicles deploy throughout

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San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

Chino welcomes new Salvation Army Thrift Store with community celebration

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San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster

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Another tool in The Salvation Army’s disaster response? Ham radio

ARC beneficiaries serve meals and strengthen purpose after California wildfires

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217: A practical guide to family emergency planning

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216: Recognizing collective trauma after disaster with Dr. David Eisenman

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Salvation Army spreads hope to survivors of Southern California wildfires

San Diego volunteers train to respond to disaster ‘within a moment’s notice’

Chino welcomes new Salvation Army Thrift Store with community celebration

5 ways William Booth’s dream lives on in the West today

5 names of God for comfort during times of disaster