Czech Salvationists Finish Emergency Work (Update 2 June)
THE Salvation Army in the Czech Republic has reached the end of its emergency response to flooding in the north of the country but it remains available to provide whatever longer-term help is needed. All emergency work was concluded in the village of Troubky, one of the worst-hit communities, on Friday 28 May. Other organisations providing relief aid also withdrew on Friday.
Lieutenant Petr Janousek, who coordinated The Salvation Army's response, will stay in contact with the village's mayor and vice-mayor who will let him know how the Army can help.
Plans are in place to hold an event in the village later in the year, just to let the people know that The Salvation Army hasn't forgotten them. The exact nature of the meeting is still to be decided but ideas include a barbecue or garden party featuring music by a Salvation Army group from Prerov.