RHINELANDER, WI (WSAU-WXPR) The Salvation Army will soon be better prepared to respond to disasters in the Northwoods.
It will be getting a kitchen trailer that will be housed between Vilas and Oneida counties.
When something like a major fire happens, first responders can be on scene for hours. This trailer will be able to up shop at a disaster site and help feed first responders while they work or to people affected by the disaster.
Benny Benedict is the director of emergency disaster services for the Salvation Army’s Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Division. “Because this are of Wisconsin is so remote, we have to have the capacity to go out and cook meals on site. We can’t just go to the local Subway or Jimmy John’s cause there might not be anything.”
With the truck and trailer combination, Salvation Army can park the trailer while freeing up the truck to make supply runs as needed.
You can learn more about the Salvation Army’s response to disasters and how to make sure you’re prepared for one at an open house on Tuesday. It’s from 5:00 to 8:00 with a presentation at 6:00 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Rhinelander.
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