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

The West

July 1, 2016

Alaska Salvation Army dedicates new state-of-the-art EDS canteen

Divisional Commander Major Mike Dickinson presides at dedication ceremony for

Impact Stories

June 27, 2016

The changing nature of disaster relief

The Army has done much to modernize its approach in the last decade

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

Impact Stories

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

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Disaster

Alaska Salvation Army dedicates new state-of-the-art EDS canteen

The changing nature of disaster relief

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

Behind the scenes: How Salvation Army staff identify valuable donations to support rehabilitation

Pathway of Hope helps Afghan family build a new life in America

Warm Home Fund partnership helps Washington families facing financial hardship

Cosmo the robot dog’s unlikely mission