by Brian Hobbs | Jun 16, 2013 | Fire, Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY–Oklahoma Baptists’ Disaster Relief operation, which has played a leading role in response to the Oklahoma tornadoes, will respond to a call to help Colorado amid its destructive wildfires, according to Sam Porter, Disaster Relief Director for...
by Staff | Aug 20, 2012 | Fire
The fires have slowed down but the cleanup /recovery effort is A BLAZE! Thus far the “army” of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have completed approximately 98 home sites after the first full week of “Ash Out” Recovery. The fires burned 114,000 acres of...
by Staff | Aug 14, 2012 | Fire
In the aftermath of the recent Oklahoma wild fires, the total number of families needing ash-out help has risen to 282 across the state. We really need an army of volunteers on the ground everyday for the next month to accomplish this task. I am calling upon every...
by Staff | Aug 8, 2012 | Fire
The BGCO’s Sam Porter gives an update on Oklahoma Baptists disaster relief efforts. Messenger Insight 150 – Oklahoma Wildfire Response
by Staff | Aug 6, 2012 | Fire
OKLAHOMA CITY—Oklahoma Baptists are making a huge impact in the devastation from Oklahoma Wildfires through disaster relief volunteers and a wildfire relief fund. “Our feeding units have been serving victims of the fires and volunteers during this critical time, and...
by Staff | Aug 5, 2012 | Fire
OKLAHOMA CITY—Oklahoma Baptist disaster relief volunteers, who for weeks have been assisting in Colorado and New Mexico, are helping in the wake of Oklahoma Wildfires. “We have assessors and chaplains on the ground talking to home owners about what we can do to help,...
