The Carnival Triumph cruise ship and its 4,229 passeners have finally made it to port in Mobile, AL after an engine room fire caught four days ago. Reports indicate the crew and passengers suffered through horrific conditions during what was intended to be a luxurious four day getaway.
The Salvation Army joined passengers’ friends and family at port as they waited for their loved ones. Salvation Army staff provided food, beverages, and comfort to the crowd.
Major Mark Brown of The Salvation Army’s Coastal Alabama Area Command described the event stating “Each of these families are awaiting the assurance that their loved ones are safe and secure. We can only imagine the anxiety each must be experiencing. We pray that our presence can be a source of hope and calm amidst their concern.”
For updates on The Salvation Army’s disaster services, visit http://www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/.