Tag: Emergency Disaster Services
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Street Outreach Supports Those Living Outdoors
The Salvation Army operates a year-round street outreach that offers daily support to those living outdoors in East Toronto. Recently, Ontario has been affected by above-seasonal amounts of snow and…
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Hurricane Melissa: Salvation Army Prepares for Emergency Response
As Hurricane Melissa brings devastation to Jamaica and other Caribbean nations, we pause to pray for all those affected. We ask that those in the path of the storm may…
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Clean-Up Kits Give Wildfire Evacuees a Path to Recovery
After a summer with many devastating wildfires along Canada’s east coast, many evacuees are now returning to their homes, hoping to see minimal damage and getting ready to clean up…
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Donation of Meals Reaches First Responders Through The Salvation Army
Newfoundland has battled devastating wildfires for much of the summer. Many residents were affected. Trying to get everything under control are first responders such as firefighters and The Salvation Army’s…
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Salvation Army Responds to Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires
Emergency disaster services provides meals and emotional support. As wildfires continue to impact communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are providing critical support…
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Salvation Army Responds to Catastrophic Texas Floods
Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas following the devastating flooding…
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Salvation Army Partnership Boosts Wildfire Response in Remote Communities
Each summer, many regions across Canada face the growing threat of wildfires. While towns and cities may be well equipped to respond, isolated communities often face delays in accessing emergency…
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Salvation Army Responds to Fire at a Landmark Hotel
On the morning of Oct 19, a fire destroyed the Driftwood Inn, a historic hotel in Deer Lake, N.L. Shortly after firefighters arrived to put out the blaze, The Salvation…
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Salvation Army in Canada Deploys Team of Disaster Professionals to Provide Critical Support Amidst Widespread Devastation Following Hurricane Helene and in Anticipation of Hurricane Milton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 —TORONTO — The Salvation Army Canada is responding to a request from The Salvation Army USA South for reinforcements to provide critical support and…
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Salvation Army Volunteers Respond to Hurricane Ernesto
On August 17, Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto struck Bermuda, bringing up to 18 cm of heavy rainfall, massive waves, and strong winds that reached up to 168 km gusts, downing…
