PRESS RELEASE
The Salvation Army Among 19 Groups
at Disaster Response Fair
Rice Creek Community Disaster Preparedness Fair being held May 21
SHOREVIEW, Minn. – To increase public awareness about disaster response, The Salvation Army is teaming up with 19 disaster response organizations (listed at bottom) and Wells Fargo & Co. for the Rice Creek Community Disaster Preparedness Fair.
The free event is open to the public and will be held May 21 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. outside of the Shoreview Wells Fargo, 1801 Park View Drive. (Rain date: May 22, same time and place.)
The Salvation Army will serve free hot dogs and refreshments. Also provided will be free education about The Salvation Army’s many disaster service programs, which last year assisted nearly 27,000 disaster survivors and relief workers in Minnesota and North Dakota through meals, emotional and spiritual care, long-term social services and more.
From drug- and bomb-sniffing dogs to a police helicopter, the event will feature plenty of original sights and activities from local, state and national organizations.
“We’re excited to take part in helping team members and people in our community do as much as possible to prepare for natural disasters,” said Wells Fargo Operations Manager Mike Benjamin.
Shoreview Mayor Sandy Martin underscored the importance of the event.
“Having experienced the devastating effects of a tornado in Shoreview 10 years ago, it is important that we be prepared for any future emergency situation,” Martin said. “We are very please that Wells Fargo is sponsoring a Disaster Preparedness Fair for the Rice Creek Community.”
The following organizations will showcase their services (RC = Ramsey County):
Allina Hospitals
American Red Cross
Animal Disaster Coalition
Citizen Corps
City of Shoreview
Lake Johanna Fire Dept
Minnesota Horse Council
MN National Guard
MN State Police Aviation
MNVOAD
RC Canine Unit
RC Crime Prevention
RC Emergency Management
RC Explosive K9 Unit
RC REACT
RC Sheriffs Department
RC Volunteer Coordinator
RC Water Rescue
St. Paul Bomb Squad
Parking: Corner of County Rd J (85th St.) and Park View Dr.
To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks earmarked “Disaster Relief,” can be made out to The Salvation Army and sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
