by Staff | May 11, 2016 | Press Release, Tornado
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) disaster relief (DR) chain saw crews are working today in the Boswell, Glencoe and Sulphur areas after deadly tornadoes caused massive damage in those areas Monday evening. In addition to helping to clear debris left...
by Staff | May 10, 2016 | Press Release, Tornado
Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) Disaster Relief assessors are working today along the tracks of the tornadoes which swept across portions of the state yesterday to see where relief volunteers may provide assistance to those affected by the storms. BGCO...
by Staff | Apr 28, 2016 | Tornado
Oklahoma Southern Baptist Disaster Relief crews responded to several areas of the state April 27 after severe storms cut a swath across the state the evening of April 26. Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Disaster Relief Director Sam Porter said the Muskogee...
by Staff | Mar 31, 2016 | Tornado
BGCO disaster relief assessors, chain saw crews, roof tarping crews and chaplains responded after a tornado struck in Tulsa and the surrounding area March 30. DR director Sam Porter said damage was “scattered across several miles.” Initial reports indicated seven...
by Staff | May 12, 2015 | Press Release, Tornado
Disaster Relief volunteers with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) continue to serve storm victims in Oklahoma. According to Dave Karr, an official with the BGCO disaster relief, as of Tuesday, May 12, more than 10,000 meals have been prepared by...
by Staff | May 11, 2015 | Press Release, Tornado
OKLAHOMA CITY—Oklahoma Baptist disaster relief officials are continuing to receive requests for assistance related to the May 6 tornadoes in Central Oklahoma. According to Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) disaster relief official Dave Karr, Oklahoma...