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Released 23 May 2011
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Faithe Colas
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Wauwatosa, WI (May 23, 2011) The
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Teams responded to a tornado
that touched down on the south side of LaCrosse late Sunday afternoon damaging more
than 200 homes and businesses. The
Salvation Army deployed its mobile feeding unit providing meals to recovery and
response teams and families affected by yesterday’s tornadoes and storms. Clean up kits and vouchers for emergency
lodging and clothing have also been provided by The Salvation Army to those
families impacted by last nights tornado and storm. The mayor of LaCrosse has
declared the area a state of emergency.
“Our teams will be here
providing food, emergency shelter and cleaning supplies to area families until
recovery is complete,” said Terry Leece, Salvation Army Director of Disaster
Services.
“We have been able to
provide a hand up and relief to those in need,” said Major Curtiss Hartley
Salvation Army LaCrosse.
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The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part
of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His
name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive
assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of
social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for
disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill,
clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged
children. Approximately 84 cents of every dollar raised is used to support
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