{"id":12000,"date":"2017-09-01T14:11:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-01T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/?p=12000"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:14:32","slug":"salvation-army-officers-doing-the-most-good-as-evacuees-move-into-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/index.php\/2017\/09\/01\/salvation-army-officers-doing-the-most-good-as-evacuees-move-into-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Salvation Army Officers Doing the Most Good as Evacuees Move into Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lake Charles, LA \u2013<\/strong> With most of the nation\u2019s attention on Houston and Southeast Texas following Hurricane Harvey, Lake Charles, Louisiana as well as other cities in the state have seen a number of evacuees crossing state lines in search of a safe place to stay until the flood waters recede. Salvation Army officers, working alongside partner organizations, are helping care for hundreds in the shelter at the Lake Charles Civic Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe original plan was for our canteen truck to support shelters in the area with hot meals,\u201d said Lieutenant Richard Watts, Lake Charles Corps Officer. \u201cThe city and churches quickly realized that one consolidated shelter was the best option.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lieutenant Watts, with the help of 80 volunteers, has managed meals three times a day for up to 1200 evacuees and residents driven from their homes by Harvey. Lieutenant Watts says it sounds like a daunting task, but the community has come together to make sure all those in need are helped. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have rallied as a community, and you can\u2019t ask for more than that,\u201d said Lieutenant Watts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lieutenant Watts also received a helping hand from Alexandria Corps Officer, Major Glenn Riggs, who provided emotional and spiritual care for the shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s been about comforting,\u201d said Major Riggs. \u201cI\u2019ve cried a little, encouraged, empathized with them, even though you couldn\u2019t possible know what they are going through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major Riggs estimates he\u2019s prayed and encouraged nearly 300 folks in this shelter. He says he\u2019s spoken with some who have lost loved ones and their homes from the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey are pleased with the care they\u2019ve received here, and even with the uncertainty, in fairly good spirits,\u201d said Major Riggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More evacuees are expected in cities across Louisiana according to officials because flood gates will have to be opened to release the built-up water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>How People Can Help<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to help after a disaster is to make a financial donation. Monetary contributions also support local economies and ensure that businesses can operate when relief supplies diminish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online<\/strong>:&nbsp;helpsalvationarmy.org&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Donate By Phone:&nbsp;<\/strong>1-800-SAL-ARMY&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mail Checks to<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salvation Army&nbsp;PO Box 1959&nbsp;Atlanta, GA 30301 &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Please designate \u201cHurricane Harvey\u201d on all checks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Text to Give:<\/strong> STORM to 51555<\/p>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-12001\">The Salvation Army <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lake Charles, LA \u2013 With most of the nation\u2019s attention on Houston and Southeast Texas following Hurricane 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