The Salvation Army Expands Cold Weather Response

McKenzie Hughes,

The Salvation Army has shared they are expanding their cold weather response has cold temperatures come to Tennessee and Kentucky.

“While the snow and ice may be gone, the danger is far from over. Extended power outages combined with prolonged subfreezing temperatures create serious and ongoing risks. Our teams are committed to walking alongside these communities for as long as it takes—providing warmth, nourishment, emotional support, and hope as Kentucky and Tennessee recover from this storm.”

– Scott Tibbets, Emergency Disaster Services Director for The Salvation Army said.

They have continued to expand warming centers and sheltering operations.

There are now 13 Salvation Army warming centers open across Kentucky and Tennessee, including:

Kentucky

  • Louisville
  • Bowling Green
  • Hopkinsville
  • Madisonville
  • Henderson
  • Ashland

Tennessee

  • Dyersburg
  • Cleveland
  • Sevierville
  • Bristol
  • Kingsport
  • Johnson City
  • Clarksville

Salvation Army mobile kitchen units is staged and ready to provide hot meals, drinks and essential supplies as needs continue to evolve, they say.

They say these efforts are made through donations and financial contributions.

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