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 | May 4, 2023 | Relief/Aid, Tornado
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...
by Staff | Apr 4, 2023 | Fire, Relief/Aid
With Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers busily preparing to minister to storm victims in Little Rock, Ark. on Mon. morning, April 3, other state DR volunteers were working closer to home, assisting homeowners who lost homes and other property as a result...
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...
