by Staff | Jun 24, 2024 | Flood, Relief/Aid
Oklahoma Disaster Relief Volunteers have been busy this year thanks to the weather that has brought the need for fire, wind and rain responses. Since April 28, there have been DR volunteers serving Oklahomans impacted by tornado damage. Chainsaw teams continue to work...
by Jacob King | May 30, 2024 | Fire, Relief/Aid
Earlier this year, a large outbreak of wildfires devastated western Oklahoma. According to oklahoma.gov, approximately 152,294 acres of land were burned. Many lost their homes and property to the fires. One of these homeowners was an elderly gentleman named Jerry...
by Staff | May 13, 2024 | Donation, Relief/Aid, Tornado
When disaster strikes, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) will be there “to bring help, hope and healing to our neighbors and friends,” according to Jason Yarbrough, Oklahoma Baptist DR state director. The late spring tornadoes that devastated areas of the state...
by Staff | May 9, 2024 | Relief/Aid, Tornado
BARTLESVILLE—In the aftermath of the powerful May 6 tornado that devastated the town of Barnsdall, and also hit the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) is actively serving in these areas. To support these DR efforts and the people they serve,...
by Staff | May 7, 2024 | Donation, Relief/Aid, Tornado
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were in action responding to the outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma in late April and early May. Oklahoma Baptist DR has been serving in hard-hit areas the state, including Sulphur and Morris. On the morning of May 7, DR...
by Staff | May 1, 2024 | Donation, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SULPHUR—As May 1 arrived, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers were in action responding to the outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma in late April, even as severe weather forecasts loom. Jason Yabrough, state director for Oklahoma Baptist DR, has been...
