In the wake of disasters, one organization is always known for “doing the most good.” After the deadly storms that tore through the south the last week of April, it was no surprise to see the Salvation Army living up to their “good” reputation in areas that were hit hardest by the storms, such as Tuscaloosa, Ala. What was even better was the fact that the Army had not forgotten about smaller areas, such as Pine Flat, Miss.
Pine Flat, a little town fifteen minutes away from Ole Miss, was hit extremely hard by the storms. Houses were torn apart and those left intact were without water or electricity. Devastation was visible on nearly every road.
Though Pine Flat has a much smaller population than Tuscaloosa, the need was still present. The Salvation Army saw they were needed and were quickly available to help.
They arrived the day after t storm with meals, clothes, water, and workers. Levon Johnson, a Salvation Army employee, was there to help clean up some of the mess.
He said that the storm was so powerful it, “turned pieces of plastic into bullets.” Johnson discovered a tree earlier that morning with piece of siding from houses that driven deep into the bark.
Pine Flat native, Russell Wells, was extremely thankful for the selflessness of the Army. “I am so thankful that they are here,” he said in an off camera interview.
The Salvation Army has made it a point to say they will be in Pine Flat and any other areas affect by the storms for as long as they are needed.
If interested in making donations, the University Residents Housing Association will be having drop off areas for “Lighten Your Load.” All donations go to the Salvation Army in order to help the storm victims. They are in need of lightly used clothes, toiletry items, and imperishable food items.
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