Salvation Army Called in Amid Efforts to Save Trapped Utah Miners

One of the largest Christian organizations in the country is meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the families and rescuers of the trapped Utah miners as they anxiously await news on the status of their loved ones.

The Salvation Army has sent an Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team from Salt Lake City to Huntington, Utah., about 140 miles south of the Utah capital.

The emergency disaster services vehicle, called a canteen, began providing breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday to about 100 people each day. Salvation Army says it will continue to serve throughout the rescue process.

Officials on scene of the mining disaster had requested assistance from The Salvation Army to provide their services to the remote location, 10 miles outside of Huntington, when it became apparent that the rescue was going to take longer than originally expected.

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