Winter Storm Fern – Fast Facts

As freezing temperatures moved across the country, The Salvation Army quickly stepped in to provide relief services. Warming Centers were opened throughout the affected areas, and centers began providing hot meals and cold weather gear. 

During freezing winter weather, The Salvation Army provides vital emergency shelter and additional services to help protect vulnerable individuals and families from life‑threatening temperatures. By providing extra beds and ensuring safe places to sleep, the organization offers more than simply a roof overhead, it provides warmth, hot meals, and compassionate care when they are needed most. These emergency efforts help ensure that no one must face the cold alone, offering safety, dignity, and hope during the harshest winter conditions.

CAT 3

HURRICANE

10.10.24

LANDFALL

FL

RESPONDING STATES

Response Stats for Winter Storm Fern

Food Service

  32,992 hot meals

  38,090 drinks

  32,451 snacks

12 mobile feeding units

Product Distributed

  1,276 comfort/hygiene kits

  1,499 food boxes

  2,301 winter clothes 

Service Time

  45 disaster workers

  2190 hours served

Emotional & Spiritual Care

  1,541 contacts

Give Online

Give By Phone

1-800-SAL-ARMY  (725-2769)

Give By Mail

P.O. Box 1959
Atlanta, GA 30301

The Salvation Army extends its heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional partners and donors who were instrumental in our disaster relief efforts during 2024, particularly in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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