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Released 25 July 2010
Eastern Kentucky – After a disaster, it is easy to only see the gray clouds, and to focus on them as they seem to gather larger and larger. Of course, those who best move through disasters in life, vigilantly strive to stay focused on the rays of sunshine and hope.
Even with an abundance of ‘dark clouds’ throughout parts of Eastern Kentucky, The Salvation Army looks to share their ‘rays of hope.’ Part of that hope was joining with Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford in today’s declared "Day of Prayer" for those impacted by the floods.
The Salvation Army also sees hope in the decline in meals served. “This is a good thing,” said Joe Hughes, Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator. “It means people are finding ways to get back to a normal life.”
Without question there is still significant need in the more rural parts of the area, and recovery will take some time. But that need is a reflection of smaller numbers with greater needs.
This reduction has allowed another ‘ray of hope’—the ‘release’ of one of the canteens (mobile feeding kitchens) to return to its normal station in Danville, Kentucky. However, The Salvation Army is still conducting relief efforts in Pike, Floyd, Carter & Lewis Counties; and today was no exception.
Today alone, dedicated staff and volunteers prepared, served, and in some cases delivered via four-wheeler, 684 meals and thousands of cans of water.
Even the once highly sought after Salvation Army clean up kits were less coveted today. Yet, 196 clean-up kits were called into action. Putting into homes, cleaning basics like a mop, bucket, cleaning agents, sponges, masks, and gloves.
To learn more about what The Salvation Army is doing, please visit www.YourSalvationArmy.org
Financial donations are needed to support relief efforts. The Salvation Army asks those who want to help the individuals and families affected by disaster to visit www.YourSalvationArmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate “disaster efforts.” Monetary donations will ensure The Salvation Army can meet the most immediate needs of those impacted most.
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