Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, leaving parts of Louisiana and Texas without power and water and estimates that it would be some time before their return. With temperatures in the 90s, heat and dehydration became a
concern. The Salvation Army was on the ground the following day to deliver water and sports drinks as well as snacks and meals. One resident, Deatta, whose house was severely damaged talked about her fear as the ceilings caved in and her windows blew out around her. The simple luxury of a few bottles of water made a tremendous difference. “The Salvation Army is the only organization I’ve seen on the ground this early. It just means so much to know that someone cares about us.”
With COVID-19 precautions still in effect, The Salvation Army remained committed to serving those affected by Hurricane Laura, widening service areas as more roads were cleared of debris. Response stretched on for many weeks with several Incident Management Teams in place to ensure the greatest number of needs could be met.
HURRICANE
LANDFALL
RESPONDING STATES
331,308 hot meals
212,813 drinks
141,118 snacks
44 deployed mobile
feeding units
1,912 cleanup kit
1,660 comfort/hygiene kits
6,275 food boxes
1,302 cases water
375 bags ice
4,637 infant supplies
322 disaster workers
26,363 service hours
8,302 contacts
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination
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