At a moment’s notice an explosion can wreak havoc in a community or a torrential downpour can trigger rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding. Both situations are dire, and simulated planning is required to effectively respond and minimize tragic outcomes. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Ontario participated in two collaborative mock disaster  […]

Olivia Vansevenant’s passion for volunteering developed at a young age. This desire to help others has led her to The Salvation Army in London, where she is an active volunteer with The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services in Ontario. Her skills and experience have made her a valued member of the team since signing up  […]

May 7 to 13, 2023 is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada and The Salvation Army in Ontario encourages residents to be ready for disasters in the province. Ontario’s Salvation Army EDS volunteers are trained and prepared on how to best respond to adversity, in the same way The Salvation Army assists anyone facing homelessness, food  […]

On Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th Suncoast Citadel, in Goderich, hosted a fundraiser to assist with fire relief efforts in Fort McMurray. Having experienced the effects of a natural disaster, and the outpouring of love from those outside the community, it was evident that this cause hit home with many. In addition to  […]

The Salvation Army locally has received a request for assistance from the Army in Saskatchewan due to the ongoing wild fires situation.  The Ontario Great Lakes Division’s Director of Emergency & Disaster Services, Perron Goodyear, is being deployed early on Wednesday, July 8 to assist with leadership of the relief efforts on behalf of the  […]

From August 5-9, 2014 The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team from London assisted with Rail Emergency Response Training in partnership with the City of London, CN/CP Rail, the Railway Association of Canada, and members of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada. The multi-day awareness training provided participants with an understanding of hazardous material  […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING! To date, throughout the areas affected by flooding in southern Alberta, The Salvation Army has provided food and hydration to over 41,000 people.  We have also provided emotional and spiritual care (ESC) and crisis intervention stress management support to more than 1500. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for the tremendous support that  […]

The Salvation Army locally has received a request for assistance from The Army in Alberta due to the ongoing flooding situation.  The Ontario Great Lakes Divisional Director of Emergency & Disaster Services, Perron Goodyear, was deployed early on Tuesday, June 25 to assist with leadership of the relief efforts on behalf of the organization. Goodyear  […]

With Hurricane Sandy on track to make landfall early in the week, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services is making preparations for a possible response. Preparations include ensuring all Community Response Units (mobile canteens) and other disaster relief equipment are operational and ready to deploy as well as identifying trained personnel who may be available.  […]

The Salvation Army of St. Thomas celebrated Labour Day by participating in the 30th Annual St. Thomas Fire Muster Days.  In addition to operating a “Lost & Found” booth the display included the Community Response Unit from nearby London and an amateur radio demonstration by local SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network) volunteers. This event  […]