Salvation Army Supports Survivors and First Responders of Colorado Flooding

Denver, CO- A week of torrential downpours in the eastern Rocky Mountains has left a rising death toll, people still awaiting evacuation, and  thousands of damaged and destroyed homes.

Salvation Army emergency disaster services personnel have provided more than 20,000 meals and nutritional items and 85,560 drinks to first responders, law enforcement, and evacuees.

In the past 24 hours The Salvation Army expanded its services in response to a growing need for assistance.

As flood waters move across the state, The Salvation Army prepares to assist areas expected to be hit in the days ahead.