by Brian Hobbs | Nov 21, 2018 | Fire, Press Release
PARADISE, Calif.—Following the tragic campfire that ravaged the town of Paradise, Calif. and has killed more than 70 people, California Baptists reached out to Oklahoma Baptists to send their “highly-trained and experienced” chaplains. “We’re sending some of our most...
by Emily Howsden | Oct 17, 2018 | Press Release
PANAMA CITY, FL—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers left for Florida, Sun., Oct. 14 to begin cleanup in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. “Our feeding team of 25-30 people will arrive in Panama City and get supplies together to feed an estimated 10,000...
by Emily Howsden | Oct 9, 2018 | Press Release
MIDWEST CITY—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers are active in the Oklahoma City metro after severe weather hit on Tues. morning, Oct. 9. Assessors were dispatched after strong winds caused damage near Midwest City. A group of trained and equipped DR...
by Emily Howsden | Sep 27, 2018 | Press Release
BAYBORO, N.C.—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers have begun clean-up efforts following widespread damage after Hurricane Florence hit the coast of North Carolina. DR arrived in the town of Bayboro late in the evening Tues., Sept. 25. On the first day of...
by Emily Howsden | Sep 17, 2018 | Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) and Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief will partner to provide aid to those affected by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. Oklahoma Baptist DR have been on standby since the projected landfall of Hurricane Florence,...
by Emily Howsden | Sep 10, 2018 | Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY—As hurricane storms threaten the coastal United States, the Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) operation is on standby to assist, with trained volunteers and equipment in the event they are called on to offer disaster relief assistance. According to...
