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

National Stories

June 27, 2016

Salvation Army steps up response to ‘unprecedented’ West Virginia flooding

Historic disaster comes in a year already marked by an abnormally high number of

The West

June 24, 2016

The Salvation Army responds to Erskine Fire in Kern County

Canteens and volunteers deployed from around California to support evacuees and

National Stories

June 24, 2016

Devastating flash floods hit West Virginia overnight

At least 44 out of the state’s 55 counties have declared a state of emergency

June 14, 2016

The Salvation Army completes national search and rescue fleet

Partnership with Polaris creates 53-vehicle fleet valued at $1

As Florida reeled from a mass shooting June 12, The Salvation Army supported first responders.

National Stories

June 13, 2016

Reflecting on service in Orlando

Area commander shares his perspective By Ted Morris, Major – Our emergency

National Stories

May 31, 2016

Salvation Army steps up response as severe weather batters Texas

Heavy rains and tornados return in a year already marked by an unusually high

National Stories

May 27, 2016

Salvation Army responds to severe weather in Texas

Another round of record-setting rains brings floods and tornados The Salvation

National Stories

May 20, 2016

Salvation Army responds to water contamination in West Virginia

“Do Not Drink” advisory may remain in effect for weeks

International Stories

May 6, 2016

Salvation Army in Canada launches emergency response

Entire city evacuated due to wildfires Emergency response is underway in

Impact Stories

April 26, 2016

Disaster reduction in an age of rising seas

Adaptation and mitigation could play a larger role going forward

Impact Stories

April 22, 2016

Salvation Army reinforcements boost Ecuador earthquake response

In the wake of an April 16 earthquake in Ecuador now known to have killed nearly

Impact Stories

April 19, 2016

Salvation Army provides assistance after earthquakes strike Japan

Two powerful earthquakes leave at least 44 dead and a thousand injured The

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Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster

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Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey

Mesa volunteers create sought-after ‘ugly’ quilts for those in need

Disaster

Salvation Army steps up response to ‘unprecedented’ West Virginia flooding

The Salvation Army responds to Erskine Fire in Kern County

Devastating flash floods hit West Virginia overnight

The Salvation Army completes national search and rescue fleet

Reflecting on service in Orlando

Salvation Army steps up response as severe weather batters Texas

Salvation Army responds to severe weather in Texas

Salvation Army responds to water contamination in West Virginia

Salvation Army in Canada launches emergency response

Disaster reduction in an age of rising seas

Salvation Army reinforcements boost Ecuador earthquake response

Salvation Army provides assistance after earthquakes strike Japan

Salvation Army officers-in-training practice how to help amid disaster

Helena volunteer spreads the joy of music throughout community

People Like Us: Renee’s Story

Music and faith shape one man’s recovery journey