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Recovery underway in Blue Mountains

Recovery underway in Blue Mountains

Recovery operations are well underway at The Salvation Armys Relief Support Centre in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney where bushfires destroyed nearly 200 homes a little more than a week ago.

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People in need urged to seek help in Blue Mountains

People in need urged to seek help in Blue Mountains

With donations of clothing, toiletries, household items and food coming in to the Springwood Salvos Store,The Salvation Army is encouraging people in need to access the service.

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Salvation Army prepares for new bushfire evacuations

Salvation Army prepares for new bushfire evacuations

The Salvation Armys Hawkesbury Emergency Service Teams are preparing for an influx of bushfire-affected residents to arrive at the North Richmond Evacuation Centre.

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Salvation Army ready to respond in fire-affected areas

Salvation Army ready to respond in fire-affected areas

The Salvation Army Emergency Services is on stand-by and ready to assist in fire-affected areas across New South Wales today, with the weather expected to worsen throughout the day.

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NSW Bushfire Update 2013

NSW Bushfire Update 2013

Central Coast Doyalson RSL Evacuation Centre opened at 7pm last night and served 500 people for dinner until about 3am. Blankets and pillows were provided to 100 people and 200 people stayed the night...

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The Salvos continue to support fire-fighters and those affected by bushfires in NSW

The Salvos continue to support fire-fighters and those affected by bushfires in NSW

While many Salvation Army Emergency Service crews have been stood-down as evacuation centres close and people are allowed back to their homes, our volunteers and personnel remain on stand-by.

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2011 QLD Flood Report: 12 Months On

2011 QLD Flood Report: 12 Months On

This report looks at the ongoing response of The Salvation Army to the 2011 Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi, 12 months after the disaster.

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Queensland floods: Standing together for the long haul

Queensland floods: Standing together for the long haul

The Salvation Army recognises that it will take many Queenslanders years to recover from the enormity of the natural disasters that hit the state in early 2011.

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2011 QLD Flood Report: 6 Months On

2011 QLD Flood Report: 6 Months On

This report looks at the ongoing response of The Salvation Army to the 2011 Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi, 6 months after the disaster.

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January 2011 - Unprecedented Flood Crisis in Australia (QLD, NSW, VIC)

January 2011 - Unprecedented Flood Crisis in Australia (QLD, NSW, VIC)

As the immediate emergency response of feeding and housing people affected by floods concludes, The Salvation Army now has staff and centres available to assess people for assistance.

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