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Emergency Disaster Services

When a natural disaster or sudden catastrophe causes social and personal chaos, The Salvation Army moves into action - often minutes after the tragedy has occurred - to meet the needs of the victims.  The Army's first priority is to meet the immediate needs of any victim or relief worker at the disaster scene without discrimination by supplying food, shelter and grief counseling.

How We Serve:

The Salvation Army self-contained mobile feeding units are a familiar sight on the scene of any disaster.  These "canteens," which resemble United Parcel Service trucks, are equipped with all the conveniences of a modern-day kitchen and are operated by trained volunteers.  They are an important food source for victims and relief workers at the height of an emergency.  They can serve about 2,000 people a day from a single unit.

 

Spiritual Counseling:

The Salvation Army is unique in its service to others.  Because all Salvation Army officers are ordained ministers trained in grief counseling, they provide disaster victims with spiritual guidance and emotional support.  The extra care and concern The Salvation Army officers give helps the victims to overcome feelings of loss and despair and begin to facilitate the grieving process.

Partners in Service

The Salvation Army is an integral member of the community disaster service organizations.  The Army's role has been affirmed in The Federal Relief Act of 1970 (PL 91-606) and The Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (PL 93-288)

The Salvation Army is Active in:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                                      
National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (NVOAD)                Voluntary Organizations Active In Disasters (VOAD)                                         Local/State/Regional Emergency Management Organizations                              Local/State/Regional Planning and Service Organizations

The Salvation Army Has Reciprocal Service Agreements With                     The Following Organizations:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                                      American Radio Relay League (ARRL)                                                        American Red Cross                                                                                          Civil Air Patrol (CAP)                                                                                        Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Teams, International (REACT)

 

The Salvation Army Has Reciprocal Service Agreements With The Following Organizations:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)                                                                                                                                  American Radio Relay League (ARRL)                                                                                                                                                    American Red Cross                                                                                                                                                                                      Civil Air Patrol (CAP)                                                                                                                                                                                   Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Teams, International (REACT)