PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Serves on Scene of Colorado Wildfires
January 9, 2009 – Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are providing food and hydration to emergency crews fighting wildfires in Boulder County, Colorado. As of yesterday, over 500 meals have been served from mobile feeding units (canteens) by Salvation Army volunteers from Boulder and Denver to fire fighters and law enforcement officials responding to the fire for traffic and security operations. Volunteers also prepared meals to be served to personnel on the fire lines.
“Keeping these frontline emergency personnel fed and hydrated is critical,” said Mike Gelski, emergency disaster services coordinator of The Salvation Army in Denver. “These men and women are protecting the residents of Boulder County and need to be fed and watered so they can continue to do their vital role.”
Salvation Army EDS teams and volunteers will provide feeding and hydration services, as well as emotional and spiritual care, as long as they are needed.
The Salvation Army serves in more than 100 countries and provides both immediate emergency assistance and long-term recovery help in the event of any disaster. Funds for The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services come from corporate and private donations given specifically for disaster relief. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
