Salvation Army Gives Aid to Tornado Victims

Environment Canada has confirmed an F1 tornado touched down in Essex County in southwestern Ontario early Sunday morning. Leamington, a town of approximately 30,000 residents, saw damage to barns, grain bins, corn silos, houses and mobile homes, as well as countless broken and uprooted trees. A state of emergency was declared by the municipality.

Salvation Army emergency disaster services personnel were on the ground shortly after the tornado, bringing food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual support to those affected. A new Salvation Army Community Response Unit from Hamilton arrived on Monday to prepare meals for the work crews and residents. Additonal trained personnel are expected from other Salvation Army units in the area.

Says Perron Goodyear, Emergency Disaster Services Director for the area: “People are saying that we are living up to our motto and bringing them hope.”