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Released 23 September 2009
SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO ATLANTA AREA FLOODS
ATLANTA, GA (September 23, 2009) - In the aftermath of an un-named storm, the Metro Atlanta area and surrounding counties became victim to unprecedented flooding on Sunday, September 20, which washed out highways, closed schools, caused mud slides, stalled cars and sadly, took the lives of several citizens.
At the request of local Emergency Management Agencies, The Salvation Army swiftly provided relief to first responders and affected persons by providing emergency food and water.
As part of the initial phase of assistance, The Salvation Army will supply roving canteens today in Lawrenceville, Mableton, Austell, Douglasville, Powder Springs, and the Bolton/Lincoln Hills area. When further assessment has been conducted, canteens will locate to designated distribution points.
Additionally, corporate partners, Kroger and WSB Radio Station have combined efforts to donate and distribute 3,000 bottles of water to community members who find themselves without basic necessities like clean drinking water. The work of The Salvation Army is made possible everyday by the generosity of corporate citizens like Kroger and WSB during times of disaster.
The following highlights summarize the assistance given by The Salvation Army to date:
- Per request by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, The Salvation Army has provided food and hydration to emergency crews handling water main breaks and searching for those who are reported missing.
- Counties impacted are Carroll, Fulton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Douglas, Paulding and Toccoa.
- Monday, September 21, the Army served 95 breakfast meals and 156 lunches with beverage those who were displaced by the floods.
- Toccoa Emergency Management Offices received 181 cases of bottled water from the Army after being placed under a boil water advisory.
- Carroll County first responders received 100 meals from Army personnel and volunteers.
- Gwinnett County residents and first responders were fed 150 meals during Monday's relief efforts.
- Salvation Army Gwinnett County Social Workers have surveyed the neighborhoods of a fatal accident to provide grief counseling as needed.
The second phase of the Army's relief effort will involve dissemination of clean-up kits to help flood survivors regain a sense of normalcy by helping them clear mud and debris from their homes.
To donate, please call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.