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The Salvation Army has received an $885,000 equipment donation from Bobcat Company to enhance relief efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The donation includes 23 critical items, such as forklifts, generators and light towers, which will be stored in Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) warehouses and deployed as needed across the Southeast.
Previously, The Salvation Army often had to rent equipment after disasters, adding logistical challenges and costs.
This donation will allow for faster and more efficient response, improving support for affected communities.
“This equipment will not only help with our immediate response efforts to Hurricanes Helene and Milton but will also save valuable time and money responding to future disasters,” Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army said.
“Service delivery is severely impacted when critical equipment is unavailable during disaster operations, and this significant addition of operational equipment in our warehouses and the field is essential to ensuring the safety of our workers and in providing crucial services to survivors.”
The Salvation Army’s EDS teams have provided emotional and spiritual care to more than 130,000 survivors throughout the Southeast since the hurricanes made landfall, as well as providing the following support: 580,000 meals and 370,000 snacks, 115,000 ready-to-eat meals, 88,000 food boxes, 280,000 drinks, 87,000 cases of water and 86,000 clean-up kits.
With Bobcat’s support, these critical services will continue as long as needed.
Moreover, as The Salvation Army has a presence in many impacted areas, residents can rely on ongoing support as they rebuild their lives.
“Bobcat equipment is often at the forefront of helping communities rebuild after natural disasters,” Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America said.
“Our collaboration with The Salvation Army allows Bobcat and our equipment to make an even greater impact, empowering The Salvation Army to maximize their efforts in doing the most good.”
With this generous donation, The Salvation Army is better equipped to serve communities across the Southeast as they recover from the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and for rapid deployment in future disaster situations to help individuals and families in need.