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We combat natural disasters with acts of God
Disasters of incredible magnitude call for people of incredible generosity.
When tragedy strikes in your community, The Salvation Army is on the scene, alongside fire, police and rescue personnel.
How we help disaster survivors
History The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, TX in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people. Since then, The Salvation Army has responded to numerous natural disasters, transportation accidents, civil unrest situations and terrorist attacks. By providing beverages, meals, and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and survivors, The Salvation Army strives to bring hope and healing to people who find themselves in the midst of extremely difficult situations. | Want to Volunteer? Local or national disaster volunteers must participate in training. Training courses include classes in: - Incident management Click here to find training opportunities in your area. | |||
What Disasters Do You Respond To? Visit our national newsroom to see our recent disaster responses.
| Local Disaster Response In the Spring of 2017, a tornado hit Chetek and damaged several homes and many lost their homes. The Salvation Army was among the first on scene to provide food, water and organize spiritual assistance to the hurting. We are honored to be able to serve our community in this way.
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