The Salvation Army Response to Earthquake in Hawaii

Monetary donations may be sent to your local Salvation Army earmarked “Hawaiian Earthquake Disaster Relief” or they can be made online.

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(PORTLAND) - The Salvation Army in Hawaii activated its emergency response network across the state in response to the 6.6 magnitude earthquake which hit in the early hours of Sunday, October 15th.

Salvation Army disaster personnel are handing out water and sandwiches to travelers stranded at the airport and are on standby to assist the Red Cross in their sheltering operation on the Big Island.

At present, power outages, jammed phone lines and limited access to food supplies are reported on the islands. Staff is all accounted for and report that there has been no major damage to any Salvation Army facilities.

The Salvation Army's presence and work in Hawaii dates back to 1894 and now covers the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia.

In addition to its 16 worship and community centers, The Salvation Army also offers a wide range of comprehensive social service programs, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, family services, youth programs, adult day care and senior housing.

Monetary donations may be sent to your local Salvation Army earmarked “Hawaiian Earthquake Disaster Relief,” or they can be made online at the address link below.

To find out more about the comprehensive programs of The Salvation Army in your community log on to tsacascade.org

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