by Staff | Apr 28, 2024 | Severe Storms, Tornado
Photo: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Chaplains and Damage Assessors are now in areas of Oklahoma affected by devastating tornadoes on April 27. Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief has been activated in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes on April 27. ...
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 Brian Hobbs | Apr 26, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SHAWNEE—Eight confirmed tornadoes slashed across Oklahoma’s midsection the evening of Wed., April 19, inflicting major damage to structures at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) and to other sections of Shawnee. Those twisters were among at least 15 tornadoes reported...
by Brian Hobbs | Apr 20, 2023 | Press Release, Relief/Aid, Tornado
SHAWNEE—In the wake of severe tornado damage at Oklahoma Baptist University on the evening of April 19, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) was already on the ground assessing damage and seeking to help by the following morning. Jason Yarbrough, state director for...
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...
by Staff | Mar 2, 2023 | Donation, Relief/Aid, Tornado
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) continues to serve many areas of the state that were affected by tornadic activity, Sunday, Feb. 26. DR trained volunteers served in Cheyenne, in western Oklahoma, Shawnee and Meeker area and have an incident command center set up...
