Rising flood waters have forced the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army to evacuate its offices at 1000 C Avenue NW. The Army is now coordinating its disaster response operations from several remote sites throughout the community including the Cedar Hills Community Church, Viola Gibson Elementary School and the Emergency Operations Center on the Kirkwood campus. General questions regarding The Army's response efforts can be directed to 319-396-6680 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Inquiries regarding volunteer needs are being directed to 319-378-0337.

Viola Gibson Elementary School is serving as the base for The Army's ongoing mobile feeding operations throughout the Cedar Rapids community. The Army is continuing to provide food and hydration for displaced residents, volunteers, emergency workers and others in need. Food and beverage donations are currently being accepted at Prairie High School, 401 76th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids.
The Army is anticipating wide-spread devastation and long-term relief efforts. Cash donations are also now being accepted. Checks earmarked for flood relief can be mailed to The Salvation Army at P.O. Box 8056, Cedar Rapids, 52406. Donations can also be made by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. For more information on immediate and long-term financial needs, call The Army's Director of Development and Communications, Mindy Kayser, at 319-533-2334.