As The Salvation Army throughout the USA continues to provide ongoing assistance during the pandemic, three south-eastern Divisions within the USA Southern Territory prepare\u00a0personnel and resources in prepartion for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias.\u00a0<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Florida Division: Lindsay Crossland-Director of Communications <\/strong>lindsay.crossland@uss.salvationarmy.org\u201cExperience has taught us that when it comes to hurricanes, we need to prepare for the worst but hope for the best. As such, we are preparing to respond to the needs of our community on a moments\u2019 notice,\u201d says Captain Jeff Marquis, Corps Officer serving the Treasure Coast of Florida. \u00a0\u201cOur mobile feeding unit is prepped and stocked, our volunteers are making preparations to be available to serve, and our staff are coordinating with local officials to ensure sufficient coverage. While our prayers are for minimal impact, we stand ready to serve should the need arise.\u201d\u00a0Captain Jeff Marquis:<\/em>\u00a0Corps Officer, Martin County<\/em>\u201cThe people of Miam-Dade County can rest assured that in the wake of a storm The Salvation Army will be there to serve,\u201d says Major Roy Williams, Miami Area Commander. \u201cOur mobile feeding units are stocked and ready to serve once the storm passes. Our personnel and volunteers are prepared to aid in response to any disaster.\u201d\u00a0Major Roy Williams:Area Commander Miami, Florida<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n Georgia Division: Donald Felice-Director of Communications <\/strong>donald,felice@uss.salvationarmy.orgThe Salvation Army of Georgia\u2019s emergency disaster service stands ready and prepared in advance of a possible impact by Hurricane Isaias along the Georgia coastline. The Salvation Army of Georgia has ready 25 mobile feeding units (canteens) which can be stationed to quickly provide feeding, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care throughout any impacted areas, including five new rapid-response units recently added to the fleet. The Salvation Army of Georgia also has bottled water, clean up kits, and 10,000 meals in their disaster services warehouse, located in McDonough, Georgia ready to be distributed at a moment\u2019s notice. As multiple factors currently limit anticipating a clear and predictable track for a possible impact of Hurricane Isaias\u2019 on Georgia, The Salvation Army will continue to assess and evaluate the situation to determine any anticipated impact, and will appropriately deploy resources as needed to help those in the most severely affected areas.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n North & South Carolina Division: Shelley Henderson-Director of Communications <\/strong>shelley.henderson@uss.salvationarmy.orgThe Salvation Army of North and South Carolina is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane ISAIAS as it continues to make its way toward the United States. The future track is yet uncertain, but all 49 Salvation Army commands in the Carolinas are prepared for response if the storm impacts the Carolinas.\u201cThe Salvation Army is one army with one mission\u2014to serve others in the name of Jesus Christ without discrimination,\u201d said Major Gene Hogg, general secretary of The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. \u201cWe are watching the storm carefully and praying mightily as we prepare to stand strong for the communities in the path of this storm.\u201d<\/p><\/p>\n