Salvos take action as tornadoes devastate southern USA
Salvos take action as tornadoes devastate southern USA
25 January 2017
The Salvation Army has been mobilising communities in the United States south-eastern state of Georgia in the wake of last weekend’s tornadoes.
A series of devastating storms tore across south-eastern United States at the weekend, taking in its wake the lives of 15 people in the state of Georgia.
In response, The Salvation Army of Georgia deployed five of its mobile feeding units (canteens) to provide aid and support for first responders and those affected by the storms. Additional canteens are on stand-by across the state to further support the Georgia relief efforts, or to deploy to other impacted areas as needed.
Georgia averages 20 tornadoes a year. During the storms that passed through the state from early Saturday to Sunday night, 30 tornadoes were reported.
The storms led Governor Nathan Deal to declare a state of emergency in 16 South Georgia counties. The Governor plans to visit affected areas on today. President Donald Trump called Governor Deal to offer condolences and pledge his support.
“To all in South Georgia impacted by this deadly storm, we are keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers as we take action to move quickly and serve compassionately,” said Major Jack Butler, Emergency Disaster Director for The Salvation Army of Georgia.
The Salvation Army canteens deployed are tasked with providing hot meals, snacks and hydration to first responders and those affected by the storms.
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