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The Salvation Army Continues to Provide Support in Alberta to First Responders and Evacuees

The Salvation Army's continues to provide support for Fort McMurray Fires

The Salvation Army - Alberta Fires

The Salvation Army Continues to Provide Support in Alberta to First Responders and Evacuees Edmonton, May 7, 2016 – The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services continues to provide support to first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire response efforts. The Salvation Army has four Community Response Units in the field that are feeding hundreds of first responders. Clothing Our thrift stores in Alberta are giving out five sets of clothing to people from Fort McMurray. If people from Fort McMurray are in need of clothing, they can turn to The Salvation Army for help and need only provide their Red Cross registration number. We are also providing practical assistance such as food and hygiene kits. We are currently requesting donations of clothing at our thrift stores in Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary only. This is to replenish supplies given to Fort McMurray evacuees. Donations The public can also help with relief efforts through monetary donations. Donations can be made at SalvationArmy.ca/albertafires or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. A $10 donation can also be made by texting FORTMAC to 45678. Church Service for Fort McMurray Evacuees The Salvation Army is hosting a church service in Edmonton at 2 p.m. on Sunday for those displaced from Fort McMurray. We will have people available to offer emotional and spiritual support. Refreshments will be provided. All ages are welcome. The address of the church is 9115 75 St NW. Practical, Emotional & Spiritual Care The Salvation Army is committed to supporting the evacuees as best we can. Salvation Army personnel are available to provide practical assistance, such as food and clothing, or emotional and spiritual care. The Salvation Army has operated community and social programs in Fort McMurray since 1979 and will continue to be an active presence in this city. For further information please contact: John McAlister National Director of Marketing and Communications The Salvation Army Cell: 416-452-5116 Email: John_McAlister@can.salvationarmy.org Captain Pam Goodyear Divisional Secretary of Public Relations and Development Alberta and Northern Territories Division Phone: 403-410-1115 Mobile: 403-874-9413 Email: Pam_Goodyear@can.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army has developed a National Disaster Training Program (NDTP), a very detailed emergency response training program whereby volunteers are trained in every aspect of Salvation Army emergency response. www.salvationarmy.ca

Alberta Fire Response Update #1

The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services is providing support to first responders and those impacted by the disaster. We have served in Fort McMurray since 1979 and will continue to be an active presence in the community. http://www.salvationarmy.ca/blog/2016/05/06/alberta-fire-response-update-1/

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As the fires continue in Alberta, Major Pam Goodyear of The Salvation Army updates us on our response efforts. We continue to offer thoughts and prayers to survivors, first responders and all those affected. To support our efforts, you can donate online at SalvationArmy.ca/albertafires, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or text FORTMAC to 45678 to donate $10.

The Army’s established and well-rehearsed emergency protocol allows the organization to deliver fast, efficient service to first responders and disaster survivors. And while the Army is often first at the scene, it is the last to leave when tragedy strikes. www.salvationarmy.ca

As one of Canada’s major emergency relief organizations, The Salvation Army is, many a time, assigned specific roles by Emergency Preparedness authorities. Emotional and spiritual support, registration and inquiry, shelter, transportation, emergency housing, feeding or clothing is provided both in the response and recovery phase.

The Salvation Army - Alberta Fires

The Salvation Army Responds to Alberta Fires May 5, 2016 – As fires continue to rage in Alberta, The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services is providing support to first responders and disaster survivors. The Salvation Army has deployed four Community Response Units to feed 800 first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire response efforts. Two additional response units will arrive in today. The Salvation Army is working closely with other NGOs and community agencies to determine how we can best assist and to ensure that no needs go unmet. The Salvation Army’s established and well-rehearsed emergency protocol allows the organization to mobilize quickly. Before the fires intensified and led to a city-wide evacuation, The Salvation Army was providing food and water to displaced residents. Once the fires are under control, and people can return home, The Salvation Army will be present to provide practical support as well as emotional and spiritual care. At this time, the best way for the public to help with relief efforts is though monetary donations. Donations can be made at SalvationArmy.ca/albertafires.

Emergency Kits

Emergency Kits – In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery-operated or wind-up flashlight. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark? Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible place, such as your front-hall closet. If you have many people in your household, your emergency kit could get heavy. It's a good idea to separate some of these supplies in backpacks. That way, your kit will be more portable and each person can personalize his or her own grab-and-go emergency kit. http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/index-en.aspx

Last year, The Salvation Army in Canada helped 9,800 people when disaster struck. www.getprepared.ca