Emergency Disaster Services

The frequency and impact of natural disasters is on the rise worldwide. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, forest fires, tornadoes, ice storms and severe rain storms are happening more often than ever before.

As one of Canada’s major emergency relief organizations, The Salvation Army is, many a time, assigned specific roles by Emergency Preparedness authorities. Emotional and spiritual support, registration and inquiry, shelter, transportation, emergency housing, feeding or clothing is provided both in the response and recovery phase.

The Salvation Army has developed a National Disaster Training Program (NDTP), a very detailed emergency response training program whereby volunteers are trained in every aspect of Salvation Army emergency response. Only pre-trained, pre-registered volunteers are called on during an emergency or disaster response.

The Army’s established and well-rehearsed emergency protocol allows the organization to deliver fast, efficient service to first responders and disaster survivors. And while the Army is often first at the scene, it is the last to leave when tragedy strikes.

The Salvation Army in Powell River is ready to respond to any disaster that strikes our community. From forest fires, to floods, to house fires. Our Community Response van is here to help!

Mobile Outreach Services

Every Wednesday evening you can find our Community Response Unit out around town, serving hot healthy meals.
Nobody will be turned away. All are welcome.
We stop at three locations each Wednesday.

• Glacier and Joyce  5:00pm – 5:45pm
• Life Cycle housing 6:00pm – 6:30pm
• Westview Motel on Marine  6:40pm – 7:00pm

We don’t want anyone to go without a hot meal.