EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES
The Salvation Army is a national first responder in times of disaster. Our responsibilities include, but are not limited to dispatching mobile feeding units (mobile canteens) to supply food, water and other basic essentials, hygiene supplies & comfort stations, transitional housing, and clean-up supplies, as well as providing trained support staff and emotional and spiritual counselors.

The Salvation Army’s Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) is also activated during emergencies to help provide information concerning the health and welfare of affected individuals to anxious family and loved ones.            

The Salvation Army has local, regional and national disaster services programs where Salvation Army staff and volunteers are first on the scene and last to depart, honoring a century-old commitment— "To serve those in need, at the time of need and at the place of need."



A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SALVATION ARMY'S EMERGENCY SERVICES:
"Over a Century's Commitment of Service."







The Salvation Army’s Disaster Services program officially began on Sept. 8, 1900 when a hurricane devastated Galveston, TX, leaving more than 5000 people dead.

Salvationists went on to serve alongside the military in WWI, where “Donut Lassies” supplied fresh donuts and coffee to men on the fighting lines, helping create the USO and Red Shield Clubs” of WWII and into the 21st century where most recently, The Salvation Army served at Ground Zero following 9/11, remaining at the scene for nearly two years.

Currently The Salvation Army is engaged in emergency relief efforts along the hurricane-stricken Gulf Coast.

In times of disaster relief operations, monetary donations from the public help The Salvation Army to address the specific and changing needs of the relief operation as well as re-invest funds into the disaster-stricken communities.


Tucson's Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Response Teams are working closely with V.O.A.D., local government and the Governor's office to create a preparedness plan that will address not only national disasters but also regional concerns and emergencies.










  HOW YOU CAN HELP ...


In times of disaster relief operations, monetary donations from the public help The Salvation Army to address the specific and changing needs of the relief operation as well as re-invest funds into the disaster-stricken communities.
One-Hundred percent  of Disaster Donations to The Salvation Army go to aid the victims, where they need it most!.