The Salvation Army Mobilizes Disaster Response Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

The Salvation Army

Emergency disaster professionals prepare to meet the immediate and long-term needs of impacted communities across the Gulf Coast

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are preparing to respond as Hurricane Isaias, currently a Category 3 hurricane, approaches the northern Gulf Coast with landfall expected overnight Friday, October 9. In anticipation of potentially severe impacts, including flooding and widespread power outages, trained disaster personnel and mobile feeding units are ready to deploy to affected communities and provide critical support.

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