PRESS RELEASE
Salvation Army Ready to Repsond to
Gulf Coast Sub-Tropical Depression
September 24, 2007 – As Sub-Tropical Depression Ten (STD 10) moves further into the Gulf of Mexico The Salvation Army is preparing for a Saturday afternoon landfall near the Mississippi/Louisiana border. Of greatest concern are the mobile homes in low lying areas and large number of trailers and temporary shelters remaining in parts of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. These housing units are exceptionally vulnerable to heavy rainfall, strong winds and isolated tornadoes. While STD 10 remains somewhat disorganized it is gradually developing tropical characteristics and should make landfall as Tropical Storm Jerry.
The Salvation Army emergency disaster services team is in contact with the Emergency Management agencies in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and began staffing the Mississippi Emergency Operations center this morning. The Salvation Army also will be providing staff to county Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) as requested. All Salvation Army units in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi have been placed on preparedness alert for possible deployment to areas affected by a land falling tropical cyclone along the central Gulf Coast region. Twenty- three mobile emergency disaster services vehicles (canteens) are also available for immediate deployment to the Gulf Coast if 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.
