{"id":12035,"date":"2017-08-28T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/?p=12035"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:47:48","slug":"emergency-declaration-for-5-la-parishes-salvation-army-alm-crews-on-standby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/index.php\/2017\/08\/28\/emergency-declaration-for-5-la-parishes-salvation-army-alm-crews-on-standby\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency declaration for 5 LA parishes, Salvation Army ALM crews on standby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JACKSON, MS&nbsp;\u2013 As forecasts for Tropical Storm Harvey predict the future path the storm may take, The Salvation Army stands ready in Louisiana and neighboring states. The Louisiana Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now monitoring Harvey 24 hours a day. The Salvation Army Division Liaison Coordinator, Bill Feist, will deploy to the EOC tomorrow to coordinate with state and non-governmental organizations to identify opportunities for The Salvation Army to provide disaster relief to affected communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur liason works shoulder to shoulder with state, county and local agencies to coordinate mass care needs such as food and hydration.\u201d said Terry Lightheart, The Salvation Army of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Emergency\/Disaster Services Director. \u201cCoordination and communication is so important because no single agency can help everyone who is or may be in need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The federal emergency declaration is for Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vermilion parishes in southern Louisiana. Although torrential rain has already fallen, state officials are expecting upwards of ten to fifteen inches more in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMuch like Texas, the National Weather Service is reporting the main threat for the southwest portion of Louisiana as flooding.\u201d said Lightheart. \u201cWe also have been monitoring threats from isolated tornadoes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salvation Army is prepared to respond when needed. Currently, 29 canteens or mobile feeding trucks are on standby with personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhether disaster relief needs are in Louisiana or Texas, we are ready. The mobile feeding units are stocked and personnel are prepared to deploy.\u201d said Lightheart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How People Can Help<\/strong><\/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-12036\">The Salvation Army <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JACKSON, MS&nbsp;\u2013 As forecasts for Tropical Storm Harvey predict the future path the storm may take, The Salvation Army stands ready in Louisiana and neighboring states. 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