Salvation Army Deploys Emergency As Vermont residents began coping with the worst flood disaster in 80 years, The Salvation Army joined disaster response efforts today by sending a Burlington-based canteen to the stricken town of Ludlow, located in the southeastern part of the state. Captain William Thompson, newly appointed commander of The Salvation Army's Burlington Corps, is leading a team of trained disaster response volunteers from Lewiston, ME, to provide meals for emergency workers and victims of the flooding in just one of the many communities devastated by Tropical Storm Irene. |
Salvation Army to Open Flood Recovery Center in Rutland Following its initial flood relief efforts, The Salvation Army will enter into longer term assistance when it opens its Flood Recovery Center on Saturday, September 17, 9:00 a.m. to offer food, clothing, furniture and spiritual support for those impacted by Tropical Storm Irene in the state of Vermont. The Center is located at 263 South Main Street, Rutland in the former Smith Buick GMC. The space was generously donated by John and Shirley Barnhart. In addition to serving victims of Hurricane Irene, The Salvation Army is accepting donations at this location. |