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  <h1 style="font-size:34px">Port Aransas Residents Grateful for Salvation Army Support as Cleanup Continues</h1>
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     <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6">September 26, 2017 <br/><strong>Lt. Trish Adkins</strong> | 
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	  	<p><strong>Port Aransas, Texas (September 26, 2017)</strong> - The mountain of debris lining the streets of Port Aransas grows larger each day as residents sift through what is left of their homes and work to salvage any of their belongings that remain. Hurricane Harvey devastated much of the idyllic barrier island community that found itself in the direct path of the storm just over a month ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The idea of life returning to normal on the island could not be further from the reality that residents are facing. Following mandatory evacuations in the immediate days following the storm, people have returned to find homes and businesses in ruin. The mound of debris along the highway and piled at every intersection indicates the full effect Harvey had on the people who call Port Aransas home; furniture, mattresses, personal belongings, toys, appliances, books, all waiting to be trashed.</p>

<p>The Salvation Army was one of the first agencies to bring any assistance to the island following the storm, initially working to support first responders and law enforcement. Mobile feeding units have delivered hot meals, snacks, and drinks while emotional and spiritual care officers have provided a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on. The Salvation Army has stationed a mobile kitchen at the intersection of Port St. and W. Avenue A. where residents have lined up for meals each day. In addition to a much-needed hot meal and perhaps some conversation with staff and volunteers, this has brought a welcome break and distraction from the grueling cleanup work.</p>

<p>Tracey Henderson, Manager of The Island Hotel in Port Aransas, said &ldquo;It feels great to know that people from everywhere have come to help.&rdquo; Tracey stayed on her farm during the hurricane as she did not want to leave her horses alone. She returned after the storm to find that all the rooms on the first floor of the hotel had been badly damaged. Tracey, along with Penny, a friend from Rockport who lost everything in her home, has been staying on the second floor of the hotel. Both ladies have received clean-up kits, assistance and daily meals from The Salvation Army.</p>

<p>Penny added, &ldquo;It is amazing that perfect strangers have been willing to come alongside our community during this time. Thank you!&rdquo;</p>

<p>As of September 26, The Salvation Army has served 798,839 meals, 792,713 snacks, and 838,552 drinks statewide in response to Hurricane Harvey. Emotional Spiritual Care Officers have spoken with 47,150 first responders and survivors.</p>

<p>You can support the ongoing relief work of The Salvation Army by making a financial donation at to www.helpsalvationarmy.org, call 1-800- SAL-ARMY, text STORM to 51555.</p>

<p>For the latest information please go to www.disaster.salvationarmy.org and watch for regular updates on our social media pages at www.facebook.com/salvationarmytexas/ and www.twitter.com/salarmytx. To access photo and video resources related to The Salvation Army Hurricane Harvey relief efforts please go to www.salvationarmysouth.org/harvey.</p>
<strong>About The Salvation Army</strong> <br/>The Salvation Army, established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need without discrimination for more than 135 years in the U.S. More than 25 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a range of social services: food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (HumanNeedsIndex.org). The Salvation Army has served survivors of every major national disaster since 1900. The Salvation Army does not place an administrative fee on disaster donations. During emergency disasters, 100 percent of designated gifts are used to support specific relief efforts. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.SalvationArmyUSA.org">www.SalvationArmyUSA.org</a> or follow on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/SalvationArmyUS">@SalvationArmyUS</a>.
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