{"id":13375,"date":"2026-11-03T14:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/?p=13375"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:21:19","slug":"the-salvation-army-of-georgia-supports-regional-emergency-preparedness-exercise-at-savannah-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salarmyeds.org\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/the-salvation-army-of-georgia-supports-regional-emergency-preparedness-exercise-at-savannah-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"The Salvation Army of Georgia Supports Regional Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Savannah Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SAVANNAH, GA (November 3, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 When disaster strikes, The Salvation Army is ready to respond. That commitment was on display October 22 as The Salvation Army of Georgia&#8217;s Savannah Corps, with support from the St. Marys Service Center, joined regional emergency response agencies for a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise at Savannah\/Hilton Head International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exercise, conducted from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the north side of the airport&#8217;s airfield, brought together multiple emergency response organizations to practice and strengthen their coordinated response to a potential aviation mass-casualty incident. The drill included airport fire and rescue crews, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), and other local and regional emergency partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations requiring airports to hold a live emergency exercise on airport property every three years, the event provided an important opportunity for participating agencies to test emergency plans, refine response procedures, and strengthen the partnerships essential to protecting lives during a crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While emergency personnel conducted the exercise, regular commercial flights and terminal operations continued without delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salvation Army played a vital support role throughout the five-hour exercise, providing breakfast foods, lunch, and refreshments for the volunteers and first responders working to make the drill a success. In total, The Salvation Army distributed approximately 150 meals, 575 drinks, and 575 snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Emergency preparedness is about more than having a plan in place. It&#8217;s about people working together, building relationships, and knowing that when a crisis happens, we can depend on one another,&#8221; said Major Patrick Richmond, commanding officer of The Salvation Army&#8217;s Savannah Corps. &#8220;We are grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside our emergency response partners and support the dedicated men and women who stand ready to protect our community. It&#8217;s a privilege to serve those who serve others.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lanita Lloyd, Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Director for The Salvation Army&#8217;s Georgia Division, emphasized the importance of collaboration and The Salvation Army&#8217;s longstanding presence in disaster response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Disasters don&#8217;t wait for a convenient time, and when they happen, communities need organizations they can count on,&#8221; said Lloyd. &#8220;The Salvation Army has a long history of standing alongside first responders and providing practical, compassionate assistance to people affected by disasters. Exercises like this strengthen the partnerships and coordination that allow us to respond effectively when lives are disrupted, and needs are greatest. We want our emergency partners and the communities we serve to know that The Salvation Army has always been there for them, is here today, and will be there in the future whenever disaster strikes \u2013 serving first responders, comforting survivors, and helping communities begin the journey toward recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salvation Army&#8217;s Emergency Disaster Services teams respond to a wide range of emergencies, from local fires and severe weather to hurricanes and other large-scale disasters. Working alongside emergency management agencies, first responders, and community partners, Salvation Army personnel and volunteers provide meals, hydration, emotional and spiritual care, and other essential assistance to disaster survivors and emergency personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organization recognizes that effective disaster response begins long before an emergency occurs. Through preparedness exercises, ongoing training, and relationships with emergency management partners, The Salvation Army continually works to ensure it is ready to serve when called upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing The Salvation Army during the Savannah exercise were Major Patrick Richmond, Savannah Corps Officer; Carey Richmond, Savannah Corps Officer; Linda James, Center of Hope Director; Julia Jones, Family Store Manager; Adelaide Schlachter, Administrative Assistant; Alise Pate, St. Marys Service Center Director; St. Marys Service Center volunteers Glenn Streiff, John Thomas, and Wannell Parvey; and Cindy Puryear, Assistant EDS Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Salvation Army extends its appreciation to Savannah\/Hilton Head International Airport, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency, participating emergency response organizations, and the many volunteers who helped make this important preparedness exercise possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAVANNAH, GA (November 3, 2026) \u2013 When disaster strikes, The Salvation Army is ready to respond. 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