Oklahoma Baptist DR volunteers bringing hope, help after deadly tornadoes
Volunteers with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) were called into action in the immediate aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma on April 27. From preparing meals to chainsaw/debris clean-up to chaplaincy ministry, Oklahoma Baptist DR teams are...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief responding in Sulphur, other tornado-impacted areas of state
Photo: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Chaplains and Damage Assessors are now in areas of Oklahoma affected by devastating tornadoes on April 27. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief has been activated in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes on April 27. ...
DR continues serving Oklahoma Panhandle in wildfires aftermath
Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptists Disaster Relief (DR) director, reported 22 DR volunteers began working Wednesday, March 6, in cleanup and fire recovery in areas located in the Oklahoma Panhandle. DR has been serving in Gage and other parts of Ellis County since...
DR Teams Respond To Wildfires In Panhandle
Oklahoma Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers responded quickly on Feb. 28 to provide relief following devastating wildfires that swept through northwest parts of the state the evening before. “Our volunteers are delivering pallets of water, snacks, etc....
Oklahoma Baptist DR Teams in Guam, Headed to Florida
Posted by Bob Nigh -- A team of five Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers arrived in the Pacific island of Guam on Sept. 17 to help do clean-up, repair and rebuilding following Typhoon Mawar. Other state DR teams are being formed to travel to Florida in...
DR Crews on the Job After Powerful Winds Strike in Hennessey, Owasso
Post by Bob Nigh -- Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) debris removal crews responded quickly after severe thunderstorms and damaging winds knocked out power and scattered debris overnight in at least two areas of central and northern Oklahoma Aug. 13-14. DR crews...
DR Teams Continue Work in Tulsa Area
As of July 5, Oklahoma Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers—supported by volunteers from several other states—had completed 258 work orders which resulted from late June tornado/storm damage across the northern section of the state. “We moved our Command Center from...
OBDR Volunteers Spring Into Action After Weekend Storms
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (OBDR) volunteers began providing meals to approximately 150 Laverne area residents on Mon., June 19 following damage sustained in the Harper County town from a severe storm on June 17. “We set up at Laverne, First, and are serving...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief offers help after severe storms
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers jumped into action following storms that raced across the state on June 17. There is widespread damage from the tornadoes and strong straight-line winds. “Our desire is to bring help, hope and healing to individuals...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Sees Professions of Faith, Amid Ongoing Relief Work
SHAWNEE—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to do work on multiple fronts. According to Jason Yarbrough, state director for DR, relief work continues after wildfires and a series of tornadoes and severe storms in Oklahoma. “We are seeking to provide the...