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Hope is Greater Than Fear
We combat natural disasters with acts of God
Disasters of incredible magnitude call for people of incredible generosity.
Whether it is a local incident or a major disaster, The Salvation Army relief staff and volunteers are often the first on the scene and are some of the last to leave.
The Salvation Army stands ready to serve communities in Northern New England and around the world in the event of a disaster.
We give rest to the weary
While every disaster is unique, the core of our disaster program consists of several basic services. And while these services address many of the typical needs of a disaster survivor, Salvation Army disaster relief is also flexible. Our services are adapted to the specific needs of individuals and communities, and are scalable according to the magnitude of the disaster.
How we help disaster survivors
Here in the Northern New England Division, we have the following assets that allow us to efficiently and effectively provide emergency feeding and resource distribution services to those in need:
Emergency Disaster Food Service Canteens
Bath, ME
Lewiston, ME
Portland, ME
Portsmouth, NH
Emergency Mobile Response Kit and Trailers
Bangor, ME
Bath, ME
Sanford, ME
Berlin, NH
Derry, NH
Barre, VT
Emergency Preparedness
As one of the nation's major emergency relief organizations, The Salvation Army recognizes the critical importance of being prepared for natural and manmade disasters. Therefore, we take steps to ensure our own ability to respond quickly and efficiently to a disaster, while also working to educate other disaster professionals and the public at large about how to prepare for and respond to emergency situations.
Immediate Emergency Response
Emergency response services are activated on short notice according to an agreed-upon notification procedure coordinated with federal, state and local governments. Typically, Salvation Army personnel and resources will congregate at predetermined staging areas, entering the impacted area only once government first-responders have indicated that it is safe and constructive to do so. These immediate response activities include food and hydration services, shelter, cleanup and emergency communication assistance to put victims in touch with their loved ones.
Long-Term Disaster Recovery
Depending on the magnitude of the disaster, The Salvation Army may continue providing immediate response services, such as emergency shelter and food service, well into the recovery process. Additionally, The Salvation Army will often coordinate with local, state and federal entities to develop and execute long-term strategic disaster recovery plans. These activities include restoration and rebuilding initiatives, disaster social services (to address essential living needs, medical expenses or funeral costs) and in-kind donation distribution to disaster victims.
Spiritual and Emotional Care
Throughout the duration and aftermath of a major disaster, The Salvation Army provides spiritual comfort and emotional support upon request to victims and emergency workers coping with the stress of a catastrophe. Salvation Army counselors, who are often ordained as clergy (officers), may simply offer a "ministry of presence," but often people who know about The Salvation Army as representatives of God may ask for prayer or help from the Bible. Disaster relief and recovery services are provided to all in need without discrimination.
Contact Us
Katie Perrett
Emergency Disaster Services Director, Northern New England Division
Kathryn.Perrett@use.salvationarmy.org
Office: (207) 245-3711
Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) are a key group of agencies working to support disaster response efforts locally, state-wide, and regionally. The VOAD promotes cooperation, communication, coordination, and collaboration to foster an effective delivery of services to communities affected by disaster. While the VOAD itself does not provide direct services, the VOAD members and their respective agencies do. VOAD members consist of disaster-related agency professionals and volunteers, and together, these members actively work to meet the needs of those affected by disaster. The VOAD works to provide preparedness trainings, events, networking opportunities, and other initiatives to enhance the VOAD’s role. The Salvation Army of the Northern New England Division are proud members of the Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont VOAD’s.
Maine VOAD: www.mevoad.org
New Hampshire VOAD: www.nhvoad.org
Vermont VOAD: www.vtvoad.org
National VOAD: www.nvoad.org
EDS Front Line Newsletter Volume 3
