The Salvation Army opens flood relief center
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – As The Salvation Army begins a new phase of disaster relief, The Salvation Army has established a Flood Relief Center at 3400 Forest Drive in Columbia, SC 29016 (old Eckerd Building at Richland Mall).
At this location our team plans to provide clean up kits, snack boxes and limited clothing vouchers which will be redeemed at The Salvation Army Family Store.
In order to receive assistance each person must have a FEMA ID number on the FEMA print out which shows your name and nine digit ID number. The name on the FEMA print out must match the name on your picture ID to receive service at appointment time.
- Monday, October 19th – Saturday, October 24th
- Monday, October 26th – Tuesday, October 27th
- Closed on Sunday
Reservation times are separated into twenty minute appointments beginning at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Our team will take a one hour lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We will resume services at 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment please click here. https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/columbia/seeking-assistance/flood-relief/
If a person does not have access to a computer to make an appointment we have made arrangements with South Carolina United Way. Please dial 2-1-1 to assist with making an appointment.
The Salvation Army will have a phone on site for administrative purposes only. The number can be provided to local partner agencies but is not intended to be distributed to the general public.
On Site Phone Number: 803-361-6988
About The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
“The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.” While every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the core of The Salvation Army’s disaster program consists of several basic services. And while these services address many of the typical needs of a disaster survivor, Salvation Army disaster relief is also flexible. Our services are adapted to the specific needs of individuals and communities and scalable according to the magnitude of the disaster.
