Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Respond to Flooding in Alaska
Anchorage, ALASKA—Earlier this month, the western coast of Alaska was slammed by two different typhoon events. This brought destructive winds and...
DR Assists Flooding Response in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, WI — On Aug. 10, severe flash floods hit Milwaukee, Wis. and impacted surrounding areas in the southeast regions of the state. The unprecedented rainfall caused extensive damage to hundreds of homes in the area. According to the Wisconsin State Climatology...
Remembering Hurricanes Katrina, Rita Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Response: 20 Years Later
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...
Texas Floods: One Month Later, Oklahoma Baptist DR Serves Hundreds in Recovery
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....
Oklahoma Baptist DR Shares Gospel with Homeowners in Texas During Flooding Response
SAN SABA, Texas — Over the past few weeks Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) have been bringing help, hope and healing to those affected by flooding in San Saba, Texas. After completing work requests in the area, they will transition to the Kerrville area to help...
Oklahoma DR Volunteers in Texas for Flood Response
SAN SABA, Texas—Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) volunteers have arrived in Kerr County, Texas and are on the ground responding to the damage caused by catastrophic flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. More than 100 homes were impacted in this Central Texas...
Oklahoma DR Volunteers Respond to Texas Flooding
Over the Fourth of July weekend, flash floods devastated areas of Texas, including Kerr County, Texas. The reported death toll tragically has risen to more than 100 lives lost, including children, in the flash flooding, In response to this catastrophe, Oklahoma...
Disaster Relief Appreciation Sunday June 1
Oklahomans know that storm season can be a difficult time of the year. Tornadoes, flooding and hail are all common occurrences across the country during the earlier months, but where there is storm damage, there are also Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) teams...
Eastern Oklahoma Storm Damage Spurs Oklahoma DR Response
Storms on May 20 produced damage from tornadoes and strong winds in Eastern Oklahoma. In response, Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) has assigned chainsaw teams to work in Wilburton, Fort Gibson, Blanco and Pittsburgh. Other areas will be assessed, and DR will...
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief Begins Flood Damage Clean-up
Record setting rain between April 29 and May 1 has opened the door for Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief (DR) to serve the needs of those impacted. Areas in Eastern and Southern Oklahoma were heavily impacted by the floods. On May 5, all needed equipment and resources...