The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Prepares for Tropical Storm Henri Response- Trained teams ready to help across all of New England

August 22, 2021
Laura Krueger | laura.krueger@use.salvationarmy.org | (860) 937-8932

RHODE ISLAND/MASSACHUSETTS (August 22, 2021) – Now that Tropical Storm Henri has officially made impact, The Salvation Army is actively preparing to respond in communities across New England. Incident Command Teams at both The Salvation Army’s Southern New England and Massachusetts Headquarters were established last week in preparation for the storm, covering any response needs in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Our Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) mobile canteen teams are on standby, as well as our fixed Corps locations, to be able to provide feeding and other needed supports to those affected. Our EDS department is also in regular coordination with local, state, federal, and non-profit partners to determine emergency needs and manage responses across the state.

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The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.