Salvation Army responds to natural disasters in Utah, Colorado during COVID-19 outbreak
Emergency Disaster Services teams were still ready to serve as multiple crises stormed the division. By Vivian Lopez– In the span of two days—and in the middle of a worldwide pandemic—The Salvation Army Intermountain Division’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team responded to
Salvation Army relief efforts underway in Puerto Rico
The Salvation Army and Puerto Rico Emergency Management Agency (PREMA) are coordinating response efforts in Puerto Rico this week after a series of earthquakes damaged homes, buildings and roadways, caused power outages for nearly one million people, and left hundreds
Mental health becomes focus in Army’s Indonesia quake response
After a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi region Sept. 28, The Salvation Army immediately reacted, providing food, water, shelter and healthcare services for those physically hurt during the quakes. Now that three weeks have passed, efforts have turned
The Salvation Army responds to Mexico City earthquake
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake of Sept. 19 caused the collapse of buildings and other infrastructure in and around Mexico City. The epicenter was on the border between the states of Puebla and Morelos, around 75 miles from the Mexican capital. Colonel
The Salvation Army responds to earthquake in Italy
Emergency shelter in Ischia is currently housing 18 people. Two people were killed and more than 50 injured when a 4.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Italian island of Ischia on Monday evening. The Salvation Army is providing shelter and support to
Salvation Army reinforcements boost Ecuador earthquake response
In the wake of an April 16 earthquake in Ecuador now known to have killed nearly 600 people, Salvation Army teams are at work across the affected region around the country’s northwest coast. Red Shield emergency response teams have headed
Salvation Army provides assistance after earthquakes strike Japan
Two powerful earthquakes leave at least 44 dead and a thousand injured The Salvation Army is providing support in Kumamoto, a prefecture in the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, after a 6.2 and 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the country. The initial quake
General André Cox calls for prayer after Ecuador earthquake
7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves at least 400 dead and thousands injured General André Cox has called for prayer for those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the northwestern coast of Ecuador on April 16. The quake, with its epicenter
Haiti dedicates new clinic facility
Cutting the ribbon to officially open the new facility are Divisional Commander Major Jean Clenat, a public health representative, clinic administrator Dr. Danielle Prosper, and donor territory representatives Synnove Orsnes and Major Anne Kristine Herje (Norway), and Lt. Col. Lee
Army responds to China quake
[huge_it_slider id="5"] Following an earthquake that struck Dingxi City in the Gansu Province of China the morning of July 23, The Salvation Army mobilized a disaster assessment team from the Hong Kong and Macau Command. According to the Gansu Provincial Seismological