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disaster recovery manager for the
New Orleans region while Salva-
tion Army facilities and programs
were being rebuilt and restored.
Major Michael Hawley became the
first official post-Katrina area com-
mander, followed by Major Ethan
Frizzell, Major W.D. Owens, and
now Captain Worthy. Also of great
importance were Majors Mel and
Esther James, who came out of re-
tirement to devote years of service
to the Army's recovery effort.
Now that a full decade has
passed, Captain Worthy sees his
role as the present New Orleans
area commander as a mandate to
return Salvation Army services,
which have ministered in south-
east Louisiana since 1886, to their
traditional roles. "The work of di-
saster services is done here," Wor-
thy observes. "We are transitioning
back to the historical area com-
mand unit, promoting highly sus-
tainable programs that are
intentional and specific to the
needs of the people here."
Corps activities are alive and
well in the New Orleans Citadel
Corps, particularly over the last
five years. Chermane Allen is one
example of the corps' new life. She
is one of a handful of soldiers who
were faithful to the corps before
August 2005, and now she's taken
up where she left off in her wor-
ship, praise and service to others.
"I've been a soldier for 30 years,"
Chermane says. "Being a part of this
corps helps me overcome the night-
mare we all experienced because of
Katrina. I'm back at home now!"
Marie Pellegrin, a soldier for
25 years, has also returned to the
In downtown Gulfport, at the inter-
section of US Highway 49 and US Highway
90, stands a hollowed out First Baptist
Church in September 2005.
This is the
same spot today.
2003
SOUTH & MIDWEST �
Emergency personnel offered
aid to residents hit by multiple
tornados, wind storms and
flooding that killed 43 people
and destroyed hundred
of homes and businesses.
EAST COAST � Army
facilities across several states in Hurricane Isabel's path
sheltered residents driven from their homes. Workers
prepared and distributed meals to some of the 12,000
individuals without power.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA �
The Army provided meals for thousands of
Southern California residents and firefighters
affected by deadly wildfires.
2004
FLORIDA � Disaster response
teams from the Southern Territory
distributed food, water, cleaning
supplies and hope among the one
million citizens in the 30 counties
hit by Hurricane Charley.
FLORIDA GULF COAST � After
Hurricane Frances, each Army
command assessed needs in co-
operation with local and state emergency management
officials, then deployed one-stop "comfort stations"
to provide food, supplies and logistical support.
FLORIDA GULF COAST � More than 100,000 meals
were served in the weeks following Hurricane Ivan. Meal
delivery increased as residents remained without power.
SOUTH ASIA � The Army maintained ongoing relief
efforts after earthquakes and tsunamis left hundreds
of thousands killed and millions homeless and
at risk from hunger and disease in the 11-country
area. Long-term, the Army helped rebuild
devastated communities in remote areas.
2005
LOUISIANA & MISSISSIPPI �
Relief workers served over
1 million hot meals to more than
30,000 survivors and emergency
responders in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina. Many were
given comfort and aid at dozens of temporary
and permanent Army�managed facilities.
MEXICO � Army officers and cadets rode out
Hurricane Wilma and set up three shelters that
each served 1,000 people a day. The Texas
Division donated five mobile canteens.
2007
VIRGINIA � After a gunman
left 30 people dead and another
17 wounded at Virginia Tech
University, Army personnel
were available day and night to
counsel traumatized families.
2010
HAITI � Salvationists
and Haitians began to
restore vitality to this nation
ravaged by a 7.0 earthquake.
Integrated community
development programs in 50
communities have continued to the present to address
needs such as clean water, income generation,
education, food security and home reconstruction.
CHILE � The Army dispatched supplies and
emergency vehicles--including a mobile canteen
recently donated by the Southern Territory--
to assist citizens of Chile immediately after
an 8.8 earthquake devastated parts of the
country and left more than two million
people homeless and without necessities.
KATRINA +
SPECIAL
REPORT:
Snapshot:
25 Years of EDS
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