Salvos assisting flood-affected residents in the Top End

Some of the SAES personnel assisting in the Top End. Image: WA SAES

The Salvation Army has recently been providing food, refreshments and emotional support following the effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle and devastating flooding in the Northern Territory.

The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) were active in several evacuation centres across the Northern Territory, including at Nightcliff and Foskey Pavilion in Darwin, and Katherine High School. While all these centres have now closed, The Salvation Army remains involved in the recovery phase.

The team has served thousands of meals and refreshments in the region, with more than 800 people relying on the support of SAES personnel as they sought to begin recovery.

“We currently have teams from across the country that have been deployed to support evacuees in Darwin and Katherine. The Salvos will continue to support these communities for the long haul, not just in the initial emergency response but throughout both short- and long-term recovery phases,” The Salvation Army’s External Communications Lead Peter Sampson said.

Scenes from the Foskey Pavilion Evacuation Centre in Darwin, where residents had access to lots of fresh fruit as well as drinks, meals and emotional support. Images: Daryl Crowden

“We are so grateful for the huge community effort that has taken place during this disaster so far. It is during these times of crisis that we see the Aussie spirit of generosity shine through, and we are certainly seeing that in the Northern Territory at the moment,” Peter said.

Anyone who has been impacted by the floods in the Northern Territory and needs support is encouraged to monitor the Northern Territory Government website for weather warnings, evacuation updates and information on funding support.

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If you would like to support the efforts of The Salvation Army in the Northern Territory, you can donate by visiting salvationarmy.org.au/naturaldisasters.

For more information, please contact The Salvation Army’s Media Relations Department on (02) 9466 3143.