The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division has set up an online donation page to help fund emergency response efforts for residents of Chuuk affected by Typhoon Maysak.
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division has set up an online donation page to help fund emergency response efforts for residents of Chuuk affected by Typhoon Maysak.
The Salvation Army operates the Chuuk Corps in Weno and an Outpost in Wichap. Communication has been difficult since the storm struck March 29 and headed toward Yap and the Philippines.
The Division’s Guam Corps in Tayan has been assisting in outreach to Chuuk.
“We heard from our Chuuk Corps … that they had been providing food, water and shelter to about 50 people starting Sunday evening and they anticipated sheltering upwards of 100 people starting last evening,” said Maj. Mark Gilden, divisional secretary for business for the Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division.
“Power was out and, since local stores were closed, residents have been unable to purchase food or water. Volunteers also have been cleaning road debris to help provide access to nearby businesses and other locations.”
The public is encouraged to support the emergency disaster services efforts via monetary donations at www.hawaii.salvationarmy.org or by calling the Salvation Army at 808-988-2136.
All donations will support the Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services in Chuuk.