• Shelley Henderson

The Salvation Army Expands Disaster Preparations into North Carolina After Debby Makes Second Landfall

Charlotte, NC (August 8, 2024)--The Salvation Army of the Carolinas expanded its service preparations into North Carolina as Tropical Storm Debby made its second landfall near Bulls Bay in Charleston County, South Carolina, early Thursday morning and began its slow trek north. Across North and South Carolina, Salvation Army employees and officers heightened their readiness as more extensive areas of the Carolinas faced sustained rain and potential flooding.

 

“We’re anticipating heavy rain and flood risks across eastern North Carolina and parts of the Piedmont. Once the rain subsides, we will better understand the local impacts and how we can best respond,” said Mike Patterson, Emergency Disaster Services Director for The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. “While we hope the effects will be minimal, we are prepared for the worst.”

 

The Salvation Army’s trained personnel in North and South Carolina are closely monitoring the developing situation while maintaining communication with community partners and state and local emergency management agencies. Nineteen mobile feeding units (canteens) are on standby, ready to deploy as needed in coordination with local emergency management and partner agencies.

 

Even before disaster strikes, The Salvation Army actively engages in collaborative planning with community partners and state and local governments, ensuring effective coordination to meet the emerging needs of disaster survivors.

 

“No single organization can do it all, but by working together, we can leverage our strengths and resources to provide help before, during, and after a disaster strikes,” said Mike Patterson. “The Salvation Army is dedicated to being part of the solution, and close collaboration with key partners is vital to our efforts.”

 

How to help

• To contribute to The Salvation Army’s disaster relief efforts, visit HelpSalvationArmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
• When you support Salvation Army disaster services, 100% of your donation is applied to the disaster relief operation you select. And The Salvation Army NEVER applies an administrative fee to any disaster gift. If disaster donations exceed identified needs, excess funds will be restricted to support future disaster services