MEDIA ADVISORY: Salvation Army Incident Command Moves to Hammond, La.

ADVISORY - MEDIA BRIEFING
September 1, 2009















THE SALVATION ARMY DEPLOYS INCIDENT COMMAND TEAM
Emergency Response Team Rolls Out from Hattiesburg, Miss., to Hammond, La.

WHO: The Salvation Army incident command team which will lead the initial relief and recover operation in Louisiana.

WHAT: A Salvation Army convoy with emergency responders will depart Hattiesburg, Miss., moving to Hammond, La, to move closer to the impacted areas.

WHEN: Depart Hattiesburg at 4 p.m. CST; Arrive Hammond, La. at approximately 6:30 p.m.on Monday, September 1, 2008
**CALL TO CONFIRM**

WHERE: Departing Hattiesburg Corps, 5670 US Highway 49 South, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401; Arriving at Hobby Lobby Shopping Center, 2722 West Thomas, Hammond, LA 70403

BACKGROUND: Hurricane Gustav made landfall today inflicting massive damage throughout the Gulf Coast. Over the last few days, The Salvation Army has prepositioned its resources before the storm. From feeding kitchens to response vehicles, witness how The Salvation Army collects all of its resources and then redeploys them to those in need. Interviews are available with Salvation Army officers and emergency disaster services staff.














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