Tag: Emergency Disaster Services
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Salvation Army in Penticton Lends a Hand after Wildfire
The municipality of Summerland, B.C., was heavily affected by the recent Bald Range wildfire. This blaze started on Aug. 7 and forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people. Since…
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The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Impact Report
From wildfires and floods to tornadoes and ice storms, The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) teams worked faithfully to support communities across Canada and Bermuda in 2025. Read all…
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9/11 Memories
Twenty-five years ago, tragedy struck New York City’s Twin Towers. By Ken RamsteadFaith & Friends On September 11, 2001, two hijacked jetliners slammed into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers…
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Salvation Army in St. Catharines Provides Support After Flooding
During July and August, St. Catharines, Ont., was hit by several rainstorms that brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of the city. The extreme precipitation caused flooding that damaged thousands of…
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Salvation Army Participates in 9/11 Heritage Minute
Reposted from Salvationist.ca The Salvation Army appears in a new episode of Historica Canada’s iconic Heritage Minute series, highlighting the generous response of Gander, N.L., in the aftermath of the…
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Salvation Army Responds to Wildfires Across British Columbia
It has been a busy summer for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in British Columbia as it has provided assistance to wildfire evacuees and first responders over…
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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Team Aids Wildfire Evacuees
On June 26, a devastating wildfire broke out near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., forcing residents of the village to evacuate. Many were transported to Yellowknife, where The Salvation Army and local…
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Venezuela Earthquake Support: Update 1
Within 24 hours of one of Latin America’s worst earthquakes, The Salvation Army’s local disaster services team was on the ground in the hardest-hit areas, providing food assistance, hygiene supplies,…
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The Salvation Army Joins Emergency Response in Venezuela After Devastating Earthquake
On June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Currently, the death toll stands at around 920 people, but the number is expected…
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New Mobile Feeding Program Serves Breakfast and Encouragement
The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., has made an effort to expand its services in several ways to meet growing local demand. One of its newest initiatives is a mobile…
