Caring Causes: Salvation Army Hurricane Ida Relief

 The Salvation Army Northern Division deployed its first team of disaster response workers to Louisiana this Sunday, September 12, to provide relief to those affected by Hurricane Ida. The team of four women relieved other emergency workers by taking over a mobile feeding unit in Gonzales, Louisiana for two weeks. Gonzales is situated midway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Hurricane Ida has left behind a path of damage and loss across eight states. Many Americans are dealing the substantial flooding, high temperatures, and power outages, and are now assessing the severe damage in their homes and neighborhoods.

The Salvation Army has expanded their operation to further meet immediate needs through feeding, sheltering, and emotional and spiritual care for survivors and first responders, as widespread power outages and flooding affect Louisiana and the northeast United States. Trained emergency response teams are providing meals, water, supplies and care to the affected areas, with additional resources on the way.

“Our emergency disaster relief teams are continuing their work on the ground in response to Hurricane Ida,” said Robert Myers III, Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army’s Eastern Territory. “Hurricane Ida inflicted damage in many ways, from severe flooding to the loss of loved ones. The Salvation Army is committed to helping these communities recover and get back on their feet.”

Ways in which people can support the ongoing Hurricane Ida relief effort are:

• Visit helpsalvationarmy.org
• Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)
• Text GIVE to 52000 to donate $10 charged to your cell phone bill

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The Salvation Army Northern Division annually helps 450,000 people overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardship through a range of social services, meeting human needs without discrimination. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army Northern Division is #DoingTheMostGood at 67 operation centers in Minnesota and North Dakota. For more information about The Salvation Army Northern Division, please visit SalvationArmyNorth.org.