The Salvation Army - Emergency Disaster Services - USA

Laurie Fried, Territorial Long Term Recovery Program Specialist, for The Salvation Army's Southern Territory attended the National VOAD National Convening on Disaster Recovery this week. The gathering, which brought together leaders from various sectors to discuss the latest developments in Long-Term Recovery, focusing on reducing the timeline for recovery and jumpstarting efforts to build resilience. #HopeIsOnTheWay #LoveBeyondDisaster

In response to recent floods in Kentucky, The Salvation Army has served over 2,000 hot meals to flood survivors and first responders, distributed nearly 1,000 personal hygiene kits, and provided more than 250 cleanup kits to aid in recovery efforts. Among the volunteers was Jimmy and Judy Keen, a couple who lost their home in the Rowdy area during the devastating August 2022 flood. Water rose to their roofline, leaving their house a total loss. Now they serve others impacted by flooding, returning every Friday to volunteer with The Salvation Army unit in Perry County. Reflecting on their service, Judy Keen shared, “We know firsthand what it’s like to lose everything. Volunteering with The Salvation Army gives us the chance to give back and offer hope to others who are facing the same heartbreak we did.” #HopeIsOnTheWay #Volunteer #WhyIVolunteer #loveBeyondDisaster Read more: https://loom.ly/KOacKO8

Today, The Salvation Army, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, and Send Relief renewed their agreement to partner together in disaster relief efforts for the coming year. #HopeIsOnTheWay #SendRelief #LoveBeyondDisaster

With the help of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources officers, The Salvation Army was able to ferry meals by boat to residents in Leslie County who are stranded by floodwaters. Volunteers braved sub freezing temperatures to bring hot meals to the water’s edge along the Hal Rodgers Parkway, where floodwaters have persisted since last weekend’s storm. #HopeIsOnTheWay

The Salvation Army in Kentucky delivered clean up kits for distribution in areas ravaged by the recent floods. Hot meal service to survivors will begin today. #HopeIsOnTheWay

Multiple winters storms moved through West Virginia this weekend, causing flash flooding and river flooding. Salvation Army teams are on the ground providing meals and emotional and spiritual care. #HopeIsOnTheWay #WestVirginia

Last week, representatives from three territories in the United States joined the Southern Territory to participate in a long-term recovery summit to discuss best practices in recovery as well as ongoing relief efforts in the territory. The summit culminated with a tour of the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum to reflect on past Salvation Army relief and recovery efforts. #HopeIsOnTheWay #WeRemember

Southern Emergency Disaster Services Territorial Public Information Officer, Michelle Hartfield, spoke with communications directors throughout the territory this week at the Community Relations and Development Conference. They discussed best practices, areas for improvement, and updates from the After Action meetings.

EDS directors from The Salvation Army’s Southern Territory were proud to participate in the 2025 roundtable hosted by our partner, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. Territorial Disaster Coordinator, Jeff Jellets, was privileged to address the delegation and lead a workshop. The event was a wonderful opportunity to fellowship and plan for future disaster relief efforts as we grow our cooperative commitment to provide feeding, emotional & spiritual care, and long-term recovery to survivors and first responders. #sendRelief #HopeIsOnTheWay

Following Wednesday night's tragic plane crash, Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services is on the ground at Gravelly Point, providing hot coffee, snacks, and support to the first responders working tirelessly at the scene. #hopeIsOnTheWay