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Jan 11, 2018

The Salvation Army has been on the front lines of many disasters since 1865 and with the Halifax Explosion in 1917, the organization began its great work in Canada. Join us as we talk to the Emergency Disaster Services Director for The Salvation Army’s Canada & Bermuda Territory, Perron Goodyear. Perron gives us some history as to the start on the organization and the incredible disaster and emergency services the organization provides around the globe. We'll learn how a person can become a trained disaster volunteer and how best to help those impacted by disasters. We'll also learn about its Incident Comment Team (ICT) structure and how it's slight modification helps those in need. Listen in and find out how this 'army' helps those in need when disaster strikes.