Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services of Western Pennsylvania

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Please join us in praying for and remembering longtime EDS Volunteer, Albert Johnson.

Albert went home to be with Our Lord this past weekend after battling cancer. Albert faithfully served with EDS for many years with a strong passion, steadfast dedication, and kind heart for the mission of not only EDS, but The Salvation Army collectively. Please keep Albert, his loved ones, and those who knew him in your prayers.

As we read in the Gospel of Matthew; Well done, good & faithful servant.

09/11/2026

25 years ago today; Volunteers, Officers & Employees from The Salvation Army gathered to serve with compassion for all who responded to what was once a common field, but is now and forever will be, a field of honor.

Today, we were blessed to be able to again serve the families, support personnel, and all who came to honor the 40 Heroes of United Airlines Flight 93.

Photos to come soon!

On September 11, 2001, an ordinary Salvation Army meeting in Western Pennsylvania was interrupted by a plane flying unusually low overhead.

Within minutes, those gathered realized United Flight 93 had crashed less than 10 miles away near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. What followed was a months-long ministry of service to the thousands of first responders, recovery workers and investigators who came to the site.

Through meals, refreshments, supplies, prayer and encouragement, The Salvation Army served those carrying out the difficult work of recovery and investigation.

More than two decades later, the memories of those who served at the Flight 93 crash site remain and The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services of Western Pennsylvania continues to serve alongside Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial.

Read the full story: https://salarmy.us/4iFExvc

09/10/2026

Tomorrow, our teams will be out at Flight 93 National Memorial to, once again, serve the emergency services personnel, families of the passengers from Flight 93, and all who visit the memorial.

A few of our team members who will be there serving, also served the day of and the weeks following September 11, 2001.

09/02/2026

We can smell it in the air, National Preparedness Month is finally here!🎉

What better way to kick off the month than by gathering items for an emergency 🚨 kit. Start off with the basics and build based on need, or even build multiple kits for a fun family project!

Follow the links in the post below for more info on disaster preparedness and to support our mission in Western Pennsylvania!

September is National Preparedness Month, and it's time to spread the word and learn more about disasters that can occur at any place and at any time.

The Salvation Army has three steps to help you and your family get ready in case of natural disasters in your area:

Create an emergency kit, stay connected, and work out a plan.

Learn about these steps and how to prepare for disasters here: salarmy.us/NPM

Visit salvationarmywpa.org/shield to support the local work of The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services of Western Pennsylvania.

07/08/2026

It’s been a busy last 24 hours for our Allegheny County EDS teams!

Currently, two teams are on-scene of a structure fire in the Mt. Washington neighborhood of Pittsburgh providing feeding, hydration, and cooling services to the first responders engaged in the incident.

Last evening the team responded to a Hazmat Incident on the 62nd Street Bridge - Providing approximately 6 hours of support for emergency crews with feeding & hydration services.

We are always looking for volunteers to join our teams! If you’re interested in getting involved, supporting our first-responders during an active incident, and helping those in crisis follow the link to learn more and get in contact with our team to sign up!

www.SalArmyEDS.org

06/11/2026

⚠️📸: What a busy week it has been! Here are some of our teams in action 🚨 over the last several days.

Celebrated National Donut Day.

Deployed Assets to PennDel EDS to support activations around event in Philadelphia.

Responded to tornado activity in Washington County.

Responded to several fires around Allegheny County.

Secured a new asset for our Territorial EDS program (More to come soon!)

Interested in getting involved with our Emergency Disaster Services team?
Visit: SalArmyEDS.org to find more info & get connected with your local team!

06/01/2026

Over the weekend we had the opportunity to train 30 Volunteers, Staff, and Officers in Disaster Food Service & Canteen Operations at the Altoona Salvation Army Corps!

What an incredible turnout!

If you’re interested in learning more about our program, or want to get involved send us a message or visit SalArmyEDS.org

05/19/2026

04/19/2026

The Salvation Army emergency disaster services team out of Washington city is currently on scene of a residential structure fire in North Franklin PA on Park Avenue. Cold drinks, snacks, hydration with Gatorade and water, as well as rehab towels are being distributed to the firefighters on scene.