Current National and International Disaster Efforts
Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica is facing one of its worst hurricanes in history with sustained wind speeds of 160 mph (260km/h), and storm surge. The greatest risk is catastrophic flooding though, as the storm is forecast to hover over Jamaica and deposit an estimated 40 inches of rain (100cm) to parts of Jamaica over the next four days.
Learn More DonateLong-Term Recovery for Texas Floods
On July 4, 2025, Kerrville, TX experienced catastrophic flooding that devastated homes, businesses, and essential community infrastructure. Long‑term recovery efforts are underway, focusing on the broad work required to help the community become whole again. These efforts continue long after initial emergency crews, federal agencies, and outside volunteers have left the area.
Learn More DonateLong-Term Recovery for Hurricane Helene
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeastern United States, causing catastrophic wind and flooding damage to homes, businesses, and essential community infrastructure across multiple states. Long-term recovery efforts are underway, focusing on restoring housing, rebuilding critical infrastructure, supporting families with financial and emotional recovery needs, and helping communities regain stability after the initial emergency response has ended. These long-term efforts continue even as most outside agencies and short-term support leave the affected areas, requiring coordinated work from state partners, nonprofits, and local leaders to help communities become whole again.
Learn More DonateUkraine Support
For the last three years, winter conditions have become much more challenging due to the war in Ukraine. In the build up to, and during winter each year, Russia has attacked civilian energy infrastructure. The Salvation Army offers continued relief efforts to Ukraine throughout these challenging times.
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