by Tythan Skipworth | Sep 20, 2023 | Hurricane, Relief/Aid, Severe Storms
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...
by Tythan Skipworth | Aug 15, 2023 | Relief/Aid, Severe Storms
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...
by Staff | Jun 21, 2023 | Relief/Aid, Severe 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...
by Staff | Jun 19, 2023 | Relief/Aid, 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...
by Staff | Feb 27, 2023 | Severe Storms, Tornado
In the aftermath of severe storms and multiple tornadoes that did damage in areas across Oklahoma on the night of Feb. 26, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers sprang into action to offer help and hope. From Cheyenne to Norman to Shawnee, as well as areas...
by Staff | May 9, 2022 | Relief/Aid, Severe Storms, Tornado
SEMINOLE—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to help people in Seminole and surrounding area recover from the May 4 tornadic storms. Last Saturday, May 7, members from different Oklahoma Baptist churches offered their time to serve those affected by the...
