by Staff | Mar 7, 2024 | Fire
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...
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 | Apr 2, 2023 | Fire, Relief/Aid, Tornado
Wildfires spread quickly in north Oklahoma City, Edmond and Guthrie on Friday, March 31 causing many to lose their homes. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) supported first responders providing meals on Friday and today, April 1. State DR Director Jason Yarbrough...
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...