by Staff | Jul 16, 2026 | Relief/Aid
Over the Fourth of July weekend, an unexpected surge of severe storms brought damaging winds and flooding across the state. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) received almost 550 work requests from the Norman and Bartlesville areas. Work response sites have been...
by Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | Relief/Aid, Tornado
In late April, a series of damaging tornadoes caused widespread damage in multiple areas and communities in Oklahoma. Amid the devastation and wreckage, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers stepped up to serve people in need. “We always want to provide...
by Staff | Apr 27, 2026 | Relief/Aid, Tornado
ENID—Within hours after a large tornado did major damage in Enid on April 23, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers arrived to help. “We always want to provide help, hope, and healing to the people impacted by this storm, as we serve in the name of Jesus,”...
by Staff | Oct 20, 2025 | Flood, Relief/Aid
[View as slideshow] Anchorage, ALASKA—Earlier this month, the western coast of Alaska was slammed by two different typhoon events. This brought destructive winds and severe flooding to numerous Alaska Native villages along the coast. According to the state, more than...
by Staff | Sep 10, 2025 | Hurricane, Relief/Aid
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina became an extremely powerful hurricane that caused enormous destruction and significant loss of life. It was the costliest hurricane to ever hit the United States, surpassing the record previously held by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. In...
by Staff | Aug 5, 2025 | Flood, Relief/Aid
SAN SABA, Texas — One month after destructive floods devastated the area, Oklahoma Baptists Disaster Relief (DR) teams have finished response in San Saba, Texas. Texas DR ministries have begun their rebuilding efforts, handling these needs with local, in state, teams....
