Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian, which reached Category 5, was the third costliest weather disaster on record worldwide and the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since 1935. Much of the damage was caused by flooding brought about by storm surge of 10 – 15 feet. Millions were left without power, and in some cases, entire roadways were washed away.

In the immediate aftermath of the storm, Salvation Army canteens served food for hours to lines that never
dwindled. Even after running out of food, they continued to distribute bottled water to the seemingly never-ending line of grateful residents who swapped stories about water damage and their fears while riding out the storm. In the weeks that followed, mobile feeding units continued to reach new neighborhoods as roads were made passable and coordinated its efforts with federal, state, and local officials, as well as other social service agencies.

CAT 5

HURRICANE

09.28.22

LANDFALL

FL, GA, SC

RESPONDING STATES

Response Stats for Hurricane Ian

Food Service

382,234 hot meals

265,776 drinks

163,616 snacks

54 deployed mobile
feeding units

Product Distributed

9,850 cleanup kit

14,710 comfort/hygiene kits

17,181 food boxes

35,494 MREs

10,171 cases water

978 bags ice

35,459 infant supplies

Service Time

1,478 disaster workers

40,391 service hours

Emotional & Spiritual Care

16,078 contacts

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The Salvation Army Mission Statement

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

Mission Statement

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